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Ena, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Ena is a mid-size city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 48,777. Elevation: 1,175 ft (358 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
48,777 Population 251/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
83.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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About Ena

Ena

Ena is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city had an estimated population of 48,777, and a population density of 96.7 persons per km2, in 19,820 households. The total area of the city was 504.24 square kilometres (194.69 sq mi).

People

Population48,777
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density251/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units19,511

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain83.5 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Population48,777
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Coordinates35.4472°, 137.3833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation83.5 inches (2,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Ena

Ena is a mid-size city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 48,777. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ena has a population of 48,777 with a density of 251 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

48,777
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
194.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ena vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ena is $31,500, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,561 business establishments.

Income: Ena vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,500
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,561

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ena is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,511 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$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,511

Property Tax

Climate in Ena

Ena has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.9°C / 30°F -9.3° / 9° 50.2
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -8.8° / 12.1° 72.6
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F -5.6° / 17.5° 142.1
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -3° / 21.6° 154.3
May 14.4°C / 58°F 1.9° / 25.5° 198.5
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 8.8° / 27.7° 255.6
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 16.3° / 30.5° 306.7
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 33.2° 255.0
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 12.4° / 29.3° 170.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 2.7° / 25° 176.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -2.2° / 19.1° 82.0
Dec 1.4°C / 34°F -6.8° / 12.9° 55.1
Ena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates35.4472°N, 137.3833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.5"
120% above Japan avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 112 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 110 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 132 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 130 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 120 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 128 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 145 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 67 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 94 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 84 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 93 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 116 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 111 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 97 km
Oct 11, 1997 25 km SSW of ?yama, Japan M5.2 138 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 93 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 116 km
Jul 14, 1991 5 km E of Ueda, Japan M5.2 137 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 118 km
Oct 5, 1996 12 km NW of Kanaya, Japan M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 248 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 193 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 153 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 162 km
2018 Trami Category 1 252 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 262 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 108 km
2017 Lan Category 1 228 km
2017 Noru Category 1 264 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 231 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 99 km
2011 Roke Category 3 72 km
2009 Melor Category 1 176 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 221 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 156 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 161 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 140 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 240 km
2003 Etau Category 2 108 km
2002 Higos Category 2 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 107 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 98 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 85 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 112 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 110 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 146 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 73 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake - - 103 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 50 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 75 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 89 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 96 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 109 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 111 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 122 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 126 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 148 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 150 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 166 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 167 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 172 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 173 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 7.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 7.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 10.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 11.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 11.5 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 6.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Driest

Ena has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Ena

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立蛭川中学校 - - - -
市立恵那西中学校 - - - -
Ena High School - - - -
Oi Elementary School - - - -
Ena Higashi Junior High School - - - -
Osashima Elementary School - - - -
Ena Agricultural High School - - - -
県立岩村高等学校 - - - -
恵那養護学校 - - - -
市立阿木小学校 - - - -
市立釜戸中学校 - - - -
市立蛭川小学校 - - - -
中津川市立阿木高等学校 - - - -
市立武並小学校 - - - -
市立東野小学校 - - - -
市立恵那北小学校 - - - -
市立恵那北中学校 - - - -
市立岩邑小学校 - - - -
市立岩邑中学校 - - - -
市立山岡小学校 - - - -
市立山岡中学校 - - - -
Oi Daini Elementary School - - - -
市立三郷小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ena

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emperor Meiji Anzaijo
Hiroshige Museum of Art
Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館)
Nakasendō Hishiya Museum
Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum
Shimizuya Museum
Stone Museum Hakusekikan
Yume Hiraya
サイエンスワールド
ミュージアム中仙道
モザイクタイルミュージアム
中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館
中津川市苗木遠山史料館
中津川市鉱物博物館
中津川市鉱物博物館
中津川市青邨記念館
串原郷土館
古橋懐古館
和紙展示館
土岐市美濃陶磁歴史館
岐阜県現代陶芸美術館
岐阜県陶磁資料館
岩村歴史資料館
日本大正村資料館
歴史資料館
熊谷守一記念館
美濃焼ミュージアム
美濃陶芸村
脇本陣奥谷
脇本陣資料室
藤岡民俗資料館
藤村記念館
蛭川郷土館
豊蔵資料館
馬籠脇本陣史料館

Libraries in Ena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ena City Central Library0.0
中津川市立図書館0.0
中津川市立蛭川済美図書館0.0
土岐市図書館0.0
恵那市図書館0.0
楽集館0.0
瑞浪市民図書館0.0

Hotels in Ena

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL R9 The Yard 恵那
Hotel Route Inn
Ichikawa
シティホテル ミチ
プラザホテル
割烹旅館孫八
恵那峡温泉ホテル ゆずり葉

Restaurants in Ena

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

and more
Bronco Billy
Cerbea
Coco's
Gankotei
Hikari
Mimura
Rairaitei
Sagami
おへそば
たけちゃん
のんきや五平
ますき神明店みむら
三代目晴レル屋
味の蔵
大井宿食堂
炎家
福吉

Cafes in Ena

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amakara
Build a Brige
Komeda's Coffee
Maika
Malce
Starbucks
Starbucks
Swing
Yama5ya
YAMAAKARI
らんぷ
古民家カフェ 橘

Castles in Ena

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iwamura Castle
Oi Castle
Takachigaya Castle
椋実城跡

Theme Parks in Ena

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

恵那峡ワンダーランド

Train Stations in Ena

10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agi
Ena
Gokuraku
Hanashiro Onsen
Higashino
Iibama
Iinuma
Iwamura
Takenami
Yamaoka

Gas Stations in Ena

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Eneos
Idemitsu Kosan
Idemitsu Kosan
JP #1058406260
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Ena

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gifu Shinkin Bank
Juroku Bank
大垣共立銀行
東濃信用金庫

Gyms in Ena

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Makigane Park Gym

Golf Courses in Ena

5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

グルフ5カントリーみずなみコース
ひるかわゴルフ場
中仙道ゴルフ倶楽部
恵那峡カントリークラブ
阿木川湖パターゴルフ場

Breweries in Ena

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
奥飛騨酒造

Ski Resorts Near Ena

26 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dynaland Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mia Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ena

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base-Medium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Hamakita Gliderport-Small Airport
Hida Airpark-Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Nukata Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tokai Paraplane Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ena

18 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agi Post Office
Ena Higashino Post Office
Ena Osashima Post Office
Ena Post Office
Ena Suzumekogane Summary Post Office
Hirukawa Post Office
Iwamura Iiba Summary Post Office
Iwamura Post Office
Kasagi Post Office
Kerokubo Summary Post Office
Misato Post Office
Shimohirukawa Summary Post Office
Shimotoge Summary Post Office
Takenami Post Office
Yamaoka Post Office
下蛭川簡易郵便局
大湫簡易郵便局
藤簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ena

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chōeiji Temple
Chōkoku-ji Temple
Ena Christ Church
Entsuji Temple
Koanji Temple
Ryusoin Temple
Sokyuji Temple
Takenami Shrine
Tozenji Temple
市神神社
武並神社
武並神社
永平古墳
白山神社
神明神社

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 Ena

What is the population of Ena?

Ena has a population of 48,777 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Ena?

Ena has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ena?

The job market in Ena is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,561 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ena?

The median home value in Ena is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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