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Living in Nobeoka

Nobeoka is a city in Japan. The unemployment rate was 4.07% at the end of 2020.

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

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 Nobeoka.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesNobeoka highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Nobeoka 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

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Nobeoka is 4.1%. Of 2,344 cities with data, 1,088 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–125 cities: 1% to under 2%251–2310 cities: 2% to under 3%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5Nobeoka 4.1%158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–714 cities: 7% to under 8%147–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.07 %country median 3.7%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)7Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

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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 Nobeoka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100017.89 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.15 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Nobeoka 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 10002.15 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Nobeoka's nearest airport was KMJ, 81 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km81 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKMJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Nobeoka. 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 Nobeoka.

Climate and air quality

Nobeoka's monthly mean temperatures were 6.8°C in January and 26.3°C in July. Nobeoka's monthly precipitation totalled 59.4 mm in January and 276.5 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 187.6 hours in January and 191.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Nobeoka average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Nobeoka average monthly precipitation, mm0110220330440597814618725142427726636821010566JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Nobeoka average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200188173179193180124191189155181172181JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 12.4 · Feb 13.6 · Mar 16.6 · Apr 21 · May 24.6 · Jun 26.5 · Jul 30.4 · Aug 31.6 · Sep 28.8 · Oct 24.5 · Nov 19.4 · Dec 14.3 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 延岡3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.9 · Feb 2.9 · Mar 6 · Apr 10.4 · May 14.9 · Jun 19.2 · Jul 23 · Aug 23.6 · Sep 20.4 · Oct 14.8 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 延岡3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 6.8 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 11.1 · Apr 15.5 · May 19.5 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 26.3 · Aug 27 · Sep 24.1 · Oct 19.2 · Nov 13.8 · Dec 8.6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 延岡3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 59.4 · Feb 77.8 · Mar 145.5 · Apr 186.5 · May 250.6 · Jun 423.5 · Jul 276.5 · Aug 265.9 · Sep 368.2 · Oct 209.5 · Nov 105 · Dec 66.3 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 延岡3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 187.6 · Feb 173.2 · Mar 178.5 · Apr 192.7 · May 180 · Jun 123.5 · Jul 191.2 · Aug 189.2 · Sep 155.1 · Oct 180.6 · Nov 172 · Dec 180.5 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 延岡3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

Population density was 136.4 people per km² at the end of 2020.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area868 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share0.689 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)9Official
Foreign residents771 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density136.4 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Nobeoka 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 employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents771 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate4.07 %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 area868 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.689 %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 density136.4 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 2026-08-31

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Nobeoka?

The unemployment rate is 4.07 %. 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 foreign residents live in Nobeoka?

771 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 Nobeoka a good place to live?

Nobeoka 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 12). Nobeoka, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/nobeoka/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Nobeoka, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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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 — 延岡 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. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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