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Matsuura

City in Nagasaki, Japan

Overview

Matsuura is a coastal city in Nagasaki prefecture known for its fresh seafood, attractive fishing ports, and proximity to the scenic islands of Northwest Kyushu. Its tranquil neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and slow pace offer a glimpse into rural Japanese life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Nagasaki
Population
21,203
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.34°, 129.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,030
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.2°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1962 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IKI
Distance
46 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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