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Akataki, Japan

Nara · Japan

Akataki is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 623. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
623 Population 13/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population623
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units249

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population623
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates34.3034°, 135.8816°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNara
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$31,600
Median Age49.4 years

About Akataki

Akataki is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 623. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Akataki has a population of 623 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

623
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above Japan avg
50.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Akataki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Akataki is $31,600, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Akataki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,600
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Akataki is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 249 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$80,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units249

Property Tax

Akataki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Japan avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates34.3034°N, 135.8816°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above Japan avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.36"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 85 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 136 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 120 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 113 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 97 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 44 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 147 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 90 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 145 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 54 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 150 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 107 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 31 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 81 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 126 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 62 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 129 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 75 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 96 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 295 km
2023 Lan Category 2 69 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 288 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 224 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 90 km
2018 Trami Category 1 66 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 113 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 114 km
2017 Lan Category 2 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 79 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 277 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 206 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 88 km
2014 Halong Category 1 280 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 210 km
2011 Roke Category 4 96 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 142 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 279 km
2009 Melor Category 1 74 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 117 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 131 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 87 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 55 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 109 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 88 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 94 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 128 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 109 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 129 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 136 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 81 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 49 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 108 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 114 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 114 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 109 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 105 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 92 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 7.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 8.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 12.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 11.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 7.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Driest

Akataki has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Akataki

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
村立黒滝中学校 - - - -
村立黒滝小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akataki

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
R/a/dio anime, jpop MP3
SOUND UP STATION NFRS indie, jpop MP3 96 kbps
REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ information, news MP3 128 kbps
NFRS Radio country, dj sets MP3 96 kbps
R/a/dio (US) 4chan, jpop MP3

Museums in Akataki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asuka Historical Museum
Chihaya Nature and Astronomy Museum
Fujiwarakyo Museum
Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan
Kaki Persimmon Museum
Kashihara City Museum of Insects
Nabunken Excavation Office
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House
Sumo Wrestling Museum
Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
くすり資料館
まちなみギャラリー石景庵
まちや館
五條市民俗資料館
八木札の辻交流館
喜多美術館
大和玉仙閣美術館
大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」
大阪府立近つ飛鳥博物館
天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター
天川村立資料館
太子町立竹内街道歴史資料館
宗宝蔵
宝物収蔵庫
宝物館
山上ケ岳歴史博物館
市立五條文化博物館
明日香民族資料館
月山日本刀鍛錬道場記念館
松源院民芸館
森と水の源流館
橿原市昆虫館新館
橿原市立こども科学館
歴史に憩う橿原市博物館
水平社博物館
當麻寺奥院宝物館
葛城の道歴史文化館
葛城市歴史博物館
賀名生の里歴史民俗資料館
香芝市二上山博物館

Libraries in Akataki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sakurai Municipal Library0.0
Yoshino Town Library0.0
下市町立図書館0.0
五條市立図書館0.0
大和高田市立図書館0.0
大淀町立図書館0.0
川上村立図書館0.0
広陵町立図書館0.0
御所市立図書館0.0
榛原町立図書館0.0
橿原市立図書館0.0
橿原市立図書館0.0
葛城市立新庄図書館0.0
葛城市立當麻図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Akataki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ
森谷醤油

Restaurants in Akataki

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

道の駅吉野路黒滝

Monuments in Akataki

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

人為玉霊峰碑
分岐石碑
地蔵堂
義経隠れ塔

Banks in Akataki

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

南都銀行 黒滝支店

Breweries in Akataki

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Good Wolf Brewery
The Good Wolf Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Akataki

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Akataki

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kansai International AirportKIXLarge Airport
Kobe AirportUKBLarge Airport
Osaka Itami International AirportITMLarge Airport
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport
Yao Airport-Medium Airport
Ichishicho Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield-Small Airport
Kushidagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryu's Skypark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Akataki

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kurotaki Post Office
Niu Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akataki

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kinpu-jinja

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 Akataki

What is the population of Akataki?

Akataki has a population of 623 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Akataki expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Akataki?

Akataki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Akataki?

The job market in Akataki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Akataki?

The median home value in Akataki is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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