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Asso, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Asso is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 15,236. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Asso
Asso Station is a passenger railway station in located in the town of Kamitonda, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company.
People
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| Population | 15,236 |
| Population Density | 502 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7000°, 135.4167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.9 inches (2,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Asso
Asso is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 15,236. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Asso vs Japan Average
Income: Asso vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,094 |
Property Tax
Climate in Asso
Asso has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2262 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7000°N, 135.4167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 77 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 80 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 91 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 79 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 147 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 61 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 132 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 69 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 104 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 30 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 87 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 20 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Asso has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Asso
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立富田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上富田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立生馬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新庄第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立熊野高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上富田町立市ノ瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立熊野高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立生馬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立玉伝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立朝来小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立市鹿野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立市ノ瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川添中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立岩田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| はまゆう養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立北富田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上富田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鮎川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立馬我野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| (Municipal) Kinugasa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新庄第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新庄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大塔中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| (Municipal) Misu Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 南紀養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Asso
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Asso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minakata Kumagusu Archives | ||||
| Minakata Kumagusu's House | ||||
| Tanabe City Museum of Art | ||||
| エビとカニの博物館 | ||||
| ぎゃらりい梅園 | ||||
| すさみ町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南方熊楠記念館 | ||||
| 平瀬歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御坊市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 白浜民俗温泉資料館 | ||||
| 白浜民俗温泉資料館 | ||||
| 紀州博物館 |
Libraries in Asso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirahama-cho Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みなべ町立図書館上南部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| みなべ町立図書館中央館(ゆめよみ館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 上富田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立紀南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白浜町立図書館白浜分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Asso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれとれ市場 |
Hotels in Asso
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Asso
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Asso
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Asso
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Asso
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Asso
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Asso
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Asso
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Asso
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Asso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagisa Beer | ||||
| Voyager brewing co. | ||||
| Voyager brewing co. |
Airports Near Asso
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Asso
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ichikano Post Office | |
| Ichinose Summary Post Office | |
| Iwata Post Office | |
| Kamitonda Post Office | |
| Mikawa Post Office | |
| Nagano Summary Post Office | |
| Nakahechi Post Office | |
| Oto Post Office | |
| Shimoayukawa Summary Post Office | |
| Tanabe Kashimadai Post Office | |
| Tanabeshinjo Post Office | |
| Tonda Post Office | |
| 三栖郵便局 | |
| 田辺新庄郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Asso
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ichihara shrine | |
| Inabane-Oji | |
| Yagami-jinja Shrine | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 大潟神社 | |
| 岡川八幡神社 | |
| 岡川八幡神社 | |
| 岩渕神社 | |
| 平間神社 | |
| 日神社 | |
| 田中神社 | |
| 興禅寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Asso
What is the population of Asso?
Asso has a population of 15,236 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 502 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Asso expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Asso?
Asso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.9 inches.
How is the job market in Asso?
The job market in Asso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 488 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Asso?
The median home value in Asso is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.