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Living in Makurazaki

Makurazaki is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. An unemployment rate of 4.02% was measured at the end of 2020. Makurazaki had a population density of 267.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Makurazaki?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Makurazaki.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Makurazaki yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesMakurazaki highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Makurazaki highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 639 people of 18,442 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Makurazaki is 4.0%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5Makurazaki 4.0%171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.02 %country median 3.8%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Makurazaki. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Makurazaki. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100032.8 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.44 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Makurazaki when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10002.44 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Makurazaki's nearest airport was KOJ, 71 km away and offered 12 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count12 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km71 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKOJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Makurazaki. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Makurazaki.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 8.9°C in January to 27°C in July. Makurazaki's monthly precipitation totalled 96.2 mm in January and 306.9 mm in July. Makurazaki's average monthly sunshine was 109.9 hours in January and 203 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Makurazaki average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Makurazaki average monthly precipitation, mm01302603905209611416818819751330718123695129112JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Makurazaki average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240110121153173177110203223187182149126JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 12.9 · Feb 14 · Mar 16.8 · Apr 20.6 · May 24.1 · Jun 26.4 · Jul 30.2 · Aug 31.4 · Sep 29.2 · Oct 25.2 · Nov 20.3 · Dec 15.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 5 · Feb 5.6 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 12.2 · May 16.2 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 24.4 · Aug 24.8 · Sep 22 · Oct 16.8 · Nov 11.6 · Dec 6.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 8.9 · Feb 9.9 · Mar 12.6 · Apr 16.5 · May 20.1 · Jun 23.2 · Jul 27 · Aug 27.8 · Sep 25.3 · Oct 20.8 · Nov 15.8 · Dec 10.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 96.2 · Feb 114.3 · Mar 167.6 · Apr 188.3 · May 196.7 · Jun 512.9 · Jul 306.9 · Aug 181 · Sep 236.2 · Oct 94.8 · Nov 129.3 · Dec 111.6 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 109.9 · Feb 121.3 · Mar 153.2 · Apr 173.2 · May 176.9 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 203 · Aug 222.8 · Sep 186.7 · Oct 181.8 · Nov 149.3 · Dec 125.6 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
Iiyama18,446 residents東諸県郡国富町18,398 residents上伊那郡辰野町18,555 residents足柄上郡開成町18,329 residents駿東郡小山町18,568 residentsKamiichi18,315 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Makurazaki residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.5%Foreign residents 3.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area74.75 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share3.47 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents639 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density267.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population18,442 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Makurazaki a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents639 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population18,442 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.02 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area74.75 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share3.47 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density267.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Makurazaki?

The unemployment rate is 4.02 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Makurazaki?

The published population is 18,442 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Makurazaki?

639 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Makurazaki a good place to live?

Makurazaki may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Makurazaki, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/makurazaki/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Makurazaki, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
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Sources

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  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 枕崎 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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