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Yoshitomi, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Yoshitomi is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 6,875. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,875 Population 3,111/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
65.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,875
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density3,111/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units2,750

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain65.6 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population6,875
Population Density3,111 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates33.6025°, 131.1760°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation65.6 inches (1,665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Yoshitomi

Yoshitomi is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 6,875. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yoshitomi has a population of 6,875 with a density of 3,111 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,875
Total Population
3,111
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yoshitomi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yoshitomi is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 220 business establishments.

Income: Yoshitomi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)220

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yoshitomi is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,750 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,750

Property Tax

Yoshitomi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density3,111/sq mi
Coordinates33.6025°N, 131.1760°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"
73% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 98 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 136 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 99 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 117 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 52 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 61 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 126 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 101 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 109 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 97 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 117 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 83 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 144 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 66 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 92 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 31 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 84 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 66 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 101 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

58 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 147 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 53 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 254 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 200 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 274 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 95 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 279 km
2018 Trami Category 1 224 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 184 km
2017 Noru Category 1 202 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 193 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 297 km
2015 Goni Category 3 71 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 298 km
2014 Halong Category 1 209 km
2013 Danas Category 1 248 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 289 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 214 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 299 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 16 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 125 km
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 145 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 59 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 145 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 59 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 59 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 134 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 52 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 41 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 58 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 80 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 107 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 124 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in

Yoshitomi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Yoshitomi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立南吉富小学校
町立吉富小学校
町立築上東中学校
組合立吉富中学校
市立城北中学校
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Radio Stations near Yoshitomi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yoshitomi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakatsu Castle
みやこ町歴史民俗博物館
中津市木村記念美術館
中津市歴史民俗資料館
中津市歴史民俗資料館分館・村上医家史料館
大分県立歴史博物館
大江医家史料館
求菩提資料館
福沢記念館
福澤諭吉旧居
耶馬溪風物館
行橋市歴史資料館

Libraries in Yoshitomi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)童心会村上記念私立児童図書館0.0
中津市立三光図書館0.0
中津市立小幡記念図書館0.0
中津市立山国図書館0.0
中津市立本耶馬渓図書館0.0
中津市立耶馬渓図書館0.0
北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館0.0
北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館0.0
宇佐市民図書館0.0
宇佐市民図書館安心院分館0.0
宇佐市民図書館院内分館0.0
新吉富村立図書館0.0
椎田町図書館0.0
犀川町図書館0.0
苅田町立図書館0.0
苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト0.0
苅田町立西部公民館図書室0.0
行橋市図書館0.0
豊前市立図書館0.0
豊津町立図書館0.0

Train Stations in Yoshitomi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikekado
Yoshitomi

Stadiums & Teams in Yoshitomi

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Ski Resorts Near Yoshitomi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yoshitomi

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Hofu AirfieldMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofu GliderportSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yoshitomi

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
中津新魚町郵便局
南吉富郵便局
吉富郵便局
大平郵便局
小祝簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)
豊前三毛門郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yoshitomi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
自性寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yoshitomi

What is the population of Yoshitomi?

Yoshitomi has a population of 6,875 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3,111 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yoshitomi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yoshitomi?

Yoshitomi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.

How is the job market in Yoshitomi?

The job market in Yoshitomi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 220 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yoshitomi?

The median home value in Yoshitomi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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