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Yufu, Japan
Oita · Japan
Yufu is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 32,772. Elevation: 1,381 ft (421 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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| Population | 32,772 |
| Population Density | 197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1956°, 131.3783° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.1 inches (2,135 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Yufu
Yufu is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 32,772. The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yufu vs Japan Average
Income: Yufu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,049 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,109 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yufu
Yufu has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 166.2 sq mi (430.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1956°N, 131.3783°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | 112 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 32 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 146 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 24 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 10 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 17 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 43 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 112 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 147 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 148 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 175 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Yufu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Yufu
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分県警察学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立下竹田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立南庄内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大津留小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立川西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立星南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立湯布院中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立湯平小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立阿南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立阿蘇野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 庄内養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西庄内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 由布市立東庄内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立由布院小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立由布高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立庄内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yufu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yufu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum | ||||
| Beppu Tourism Association Museum | ||||
| Bungomori Locomotive Museum | ||||
| Hirano Museum | ||||
| Kifune Castle | ||||
| Oita Fragrance Museum | ||||
| Yufuin Health Hot Springs Museum | ||||
| Yufuin Retro Motor Museum | ||||
| きつき城下町資料館 | ||||
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 二階堂美術館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 旧竹田荘 | ||||
| 朝倉文夫記念館 | ||||
| 杵築市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗原美術館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 由布院夢美術館 | ||||
| 由布院昭和館 | ||||
| 由布院美術館 | ||||
| 竹田市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市清川歴史民俗資料室 |
Libraries in Yufu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)松本記念児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beppu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 九重町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竹田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市緒方図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yufu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Yufu
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yufu
41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yufu
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yufu
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yufu
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yufu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yufu
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yufu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yufu
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yufu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Brewery | ||||
| Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei Shop |
Stadiums & Teams in Yufu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 別大興産スタジアム | ||
| 大分市営陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Yufu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yufu
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yufu
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下川簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 下竹田郵便局 | |
| 今市郵便局 | |
| 南由布郵便局 | |
| 堺簡易郵便局 | |
| 庄内郵便局 | |
| 庄内駅前郵便局 | |
| 東石松簡易郵便局 | |
| 湯平郵便局 | |
| 由布院郵便局 | |
| 谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 阿南郵便局 | |
| 阿蘇野簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yufu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EVO STRETCH Seitai Clinic | ||
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic | ||
| 圭成会大分泌尿器科病院 | ||
| 河村クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yufu
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shinto shrine | |
| Tenso Shrine | |
| 宇奈岐日女神社 | |
| 念相寺 | |
| 法蓮寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yufu
What is the population of Yufu?
Yufu has a population of 32,772 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 166.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yufu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Yufu?
Yufu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.1 inches.
How is the job market in Yufu?
The job market in Yufu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,049 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yufu?
The median home value in Yufu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.