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Yuyama, Japan

Kumamoto · Japan

Yuyama is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 2,033. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,033 Population 17/sq mi density
1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
111.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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About Yuyama

Yuyama Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical automation company. It was founded in 1964 in Osaka, Japan. Since 1996 the company has had offices in United States.

People

Population2,033
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units813

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain111.7 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Population2,033
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Coordinates32.3287°, 131.0548°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKumamoto
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation111.7 inches (2,838 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age49.0 years

About Yuyama

Yuyama is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 2,033. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yuyama has a population of 2,033 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 121.5 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,033
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
121.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yuyama vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yuyama is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 65 business establishments.

Income: Yuyama vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yuyama is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 813 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units813

Property Tax

Yuyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates32.3287°N, 131.0548°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.7"
194% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.92"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

620 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 76 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 59 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 63 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 65 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 102 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 90 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 97 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 61 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 74 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 92 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 128 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 52 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 118 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 104 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 99 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 49 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 67 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 106 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 73 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 68 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 181 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 27 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 239 km
2018 Trami Category 2 131 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 232 km
2017 Noru Category 1 131 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 91 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 202 km
2015 Goni Category 3 71 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 227 km
2014 Halong Category 1 178 km
2013 Danas Category 1 283 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 297 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 266 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 293 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 295 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 173 km
2009 Melor Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 85 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 124 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 88 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 113 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 136 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 91 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 89 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 105 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 89 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 99 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 129 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 107 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 63 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 81 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 62 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 101 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 75 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 65 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 84 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 48 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 62 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 76 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 86 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 86 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 90 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 111 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 132 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 9.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 11.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 19.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 19.9 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 13.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Driest

Yuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.9") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Yuyama

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
村立水上中学校
村立湯山小学校
村立大河内小学校
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Radio Stations near Yuyama

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yuyama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts
人吉海軍航空基地資料館
人吉海軍航空基地資料館
小川城址公園
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
平家の里
湯前まんが美術館

Libraries in Yuyama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shiba Library0.0
あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館0.0
あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館0.0
ミニライブラリー0.0
湯前まんが図書館0.0
湯前まんが図書館0.0
錦町図書館0.0
錦町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yuyama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
吉無田商店

Ski Resorts Near Yuyama

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yuyama

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air BaseSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport
Taragi Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yuyama

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
古屋敷郵便局
大河内簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuyama

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
市房神社

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 Yuyama

What is the population of Yuyama?

Yuyama has a population of 2,033 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 121.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yuyama expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yuyama?

Yuyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.7 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yuyama?

The job market in Yuyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yuyama?

The median home value in Yuyama is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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