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Yotsueda, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Yotsueda is a small town in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,000 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0145°, 130.7357° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.4 inches (2,651 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Yotsueda
Yotsueda is a small town in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yotsueda vs Japan Average
Income: Yotsueda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 32 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 400 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 80.2 sq mi (207.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0145°N, 130.7357°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 91 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 124 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 49 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 143 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 71 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 82 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 82 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 60 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 104 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 15 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 30 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 90 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 93 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 154 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 18.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Yotsueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.0") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Yotsueda
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立岡元小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立真幸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立真幸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立吉松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立吉松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yotsueda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yotsueda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 日本画美術記念館「草文」 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 霧島市立横川郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島県霧島アートの森 |
Libraries in Yotsueda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| くりの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yotsueda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 | |||||
| 横川物産館 |
Restaurants in Yotsueda
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yotsueda
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yotsueda
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yotsueda
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yotsueda
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yotsueda
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| えびの岡松簡易郵便局 | |
| 吉松郵便局 | |
| 川添簡易郵便局 | |
| 真幸郵便局 | |
| 般若寺簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yotsueda
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 般若寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yotsueda
What is the population of Yotsueda?
Yotsueda has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 80.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yotsueda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yotsueda?
Yotsueda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.4 inches.
How is the job market in Yotsueda?
The job market in Yotsueda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yotsueda?
The median home value in Yotsueda is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.