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Kitakyushu
City in Fukuoka, Japan
Overview
Kitakyushu is an energetic city in northern Kyushu famed for its fusion of modern urban life and rich industrial heritage. The city boasts scenic waterfronts, busy shopping districts, historical architecture, and plenty of green spaces, making it appealing for both tourists and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukuoka
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.85°, 130.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,448
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1859 mm
Internet Speed
334 Mbps
Upload
442 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
35
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KKJ
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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