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Hiragi, Japan

Kagawa · Japan

Hiragi is a small city in Kagawa, Japan with a population of 26,878. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
26,878 Population 967/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
62.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent

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About Hiragi

Hiragi

Hiragi Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of in Miki, Kagawa, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad (Kotoden) and is designated station "N12".

People

Population26,878
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density967/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$360
Housing Units10,751

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population26,878
Population Density967 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates34.2706°, 134.1307°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagawa
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.8 inches (1,596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,800
Median Age49.8 years

About Hiragi

Hiragi is a small city in Japan (Kagawa) with a population of 26,878. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hiragi has a population of 26,878 with a density of 967 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,878
Total Population
967
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
27.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hiragi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hiragi is $29,800, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 860 business establishments.

Income: Hiragi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,800
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)860

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hiragi is $72,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $360 (69% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,751 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$360
69% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,751

Property Tax

Climate in Hiragi

Hiragi has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 2.1° / 9.7° 38.4
Feb 6.4°C / 44°F 2.2° / 10.5° 46.6
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F 4.9° / 14° 81.0
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.7° 75.5
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15° / 24.7° 100.9
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.6° 153.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.6° 160.4
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 32.8° 102.2
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.8° 156.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.2° 126.3
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 9° / 17.5° 54.4
Dec 8.1°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.1° 44.7
Hiragi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates34.2706°N, 134.1307°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"
65% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.84"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 89 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 149 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 65 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 120 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 146 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 139 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 135 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 136 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 118 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 149 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 143 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 84 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 146 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 128 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 75 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 98 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 71 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 90 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 98 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 158 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 68 km
2018 Trami Category 1 122 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 64 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 274 km
2017 Lan Category 2 300 km
2017 Noru Category 1 82 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 174 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 142 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 184 km
2014 Halong Category 1 161 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 199 km
2011 Roke Category 4 223 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 km
2009 Melor Category 1 222 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 178 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 245 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 214 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 275 km
2004 Songda Category 2 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 134 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 12 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 122 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 74 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 93 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 119 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 117 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in Driest

Hiragi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hiragi

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
県立三木高等学校
市立長尾小学校
市立長尾中学校
香川東部支援学校
Yamada Junior High School
Sogawa Elementery School
Higashiueta Elementery School
高松市立植田小学校
Kawashima Elementary School
Takamatsu Higashi High School
Sankei Elementery School
川東小学校
市立前山小学校
町立白山小学校
町立田中小学校
町立氷上小学校
町立平井小学校
町立三木中学校
市立安原小学校戸石分校(休校中)
市立安原小学校
Shionoe Elementery School
Sionoe Junior High School
市立前田小学校
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Radio Stations near Hiragi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hiragi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ando Museum
Benesse House Beach
Benesse House Museum
Chichu Art Museum
Herb craft Milos
Hishionogogendai Museum
Lee Ufan Museum
Les Archives du Cœur
Marukin Soy Sauce Factory
Megi House
Naoshima Neew Museum of Art
Naoshima New Museum of Art
Ogijima Lighthouse Museum
Onigashima Oninoyakata Museum
Sanuki City Henro Museum (Ohenro Exchange Salon)
Sanuki Folk Art Museum
Shikoku Mura Gallery
Shodoshima Yokai Museum
Takamatsu City Museum of Art
Takamatsu Heike Monogatari History Museum
Takamatsu Historical Archive
Teshima Art Museum
The Kagawa Museum
Tobias Rehberger
Valley Gallery
Yashima Temple Museum
Yokoo House
イサム・ノグチ庭園美術館 (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum)
さぬき市歴史民俗資料館
さぬき市産業資料館
吉野川市美郷ほたる館
壺井栄文学館
天体望遠鏡博物館
左甚五郎美術館
左甚五郎美術館(閉館中)
平尾篤勇美術館
平賀源内先生遺品館
旧恵利家住宅
旧永井家庄屋屋敷
東みよし町立歴史民俗資料館
漆芸研究所
瀬戸内海歴史民俗資料館
石の民俗資料館
神野郷土館
美馬郷土博物館
自然生態展示館
與田寺宝物館
讃岐国分寺跡資料館
郷土館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波市立土成郷土歴史館
阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館
香川大学博物館
香川県文化会館
香川県自然科学館
高松城陳列館
高松市立塩江美術館

Libraries in Hiragi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kagawa Prefectual Library0.0
Ogijima Library0.0
Takamatsu City Library0.0
Takamatsu City Mure Library0.0
うみの図書館0.0
さぬき市寒川図書館0.0
さぬき市志度図書館0.0
三木町文化交流プラザ0.0
三野図書室0.0
内海町立図書館0.0
吉野川市立山川図書館0.0
吉野川市立川島図書館0.0
吉野川市立鴨島図書館0.0
国分寺町立図書館0.0
土庄町立中央図書館0.0
東かがわ市とらまる図書館0.0
東みよし町立図書館0.0
玉野市立図書館0.0
美馬市立穴吹図書館0.0
美馬市脇町図書館0.0
阿波市立吉野笠井図書館0.0
阿波市立土成図書館0.0
阿波市立市場図書館0.0
阿波市立阿波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hiragi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ひまわり農産市
新鮮市場きむら
新鮮市場きむら

Hotels in Hiragi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

新樺川観光ホテル

Restaurants in Hiragi

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azuma Udon
CoCo ICHIBANYA
Ramen Tatsu
Tenkaippin
Tenkaippin
Teppanyaki Kakashi
うつ海うどん
お好み焼ハウスRUN
なかむら屋
はま寿司 高松十川店
ラーメン庵 福一本陣
手織うどん滝音
讃岐うどん 寒川
讃岐うどん処 麺喰

Cafes in Hiragi

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

zazu•plantes et cafe
輪楽

Clinics in Hiragi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #2338970763
多和診療所

Dentists in Hiragi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #2338970288

Train Stations in Hiragi

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kumommyō
Mizuta
Nagao
Nagao

Gas Stations in Hiragi

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
JP #2338970417
JP #2338970620
JP #2339276790
JP #761145903
JP #761147396
JP #767576773
JP #806074679
JP #965742757
JP #965742855
Kygnus
コスモ石油販売 四国カンパニーセルフピュア三木

Golf Courses in Hiragi

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

高松グランドカントリークラブ (TakamatsuGrand Country Culb)
鮎滝カントリークラブ

Breweries in Hiragi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Setouchi Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Hiragi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hiragi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hiragi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport
Kasaoka Air StationSmall Airport
Kohnan AirportSmall Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hiragi

22 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hikami Summary Post Office
Hiragi Post Office
Kagawa Daigakubyoin-nai Post Office
Kagawa Post Office
Kamiyama Post Office
Kawashima Post Office
Maeyama Summary Post Office
Miki Post Office
Mitani Summary Post Office
Nagao Post Office
Nishiueda Post Office
Shionoe Post Office
Takamatsu Higashiueta Summary Post Office
Takamatsu Maeda Post Office
Takamatsu Sogawa Post Office
Tanaka Post Office
Tawa Post Office
Yasuhara Post Office
下高岡簡易郵便局
井戸簡易郵便局
井戸簡易郵便局
香川大学病院内郵便局

Treatment Centers in Hiragi

21 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mashima Internal Medicine/Cardiology Clinic
Senoo clinic
あきやまクリニック
こくぶ脳外科・内科クリニック
せとうちクリニック
ふくだ眼科クリニック
ヘルスケアオフィス
むらかわクリニック
やしまリハビリステーション
丸亀町アイクリニック
仏生山駅前診療所
喜樂整骨院
大西整形外科クリニック
屋島おおはら内科・消化器内科クリニック
岩部医院
綾田クリニック
野田医院
高松e眼科
高松内視鏡クリニック
高松市歯科救急医療センター
高松紺屋町クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiragi

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
87 Nagao-ji
Hisamoto Shrine
Jodo-ji Temple
Oishi Shrine
Suwa Shrine
八幡神社
八幡神社御旅所
春日大明神
朝倉神社
池戸八幡神社
池神社
清水神社
熊野神社
藤尾八幡神社
讃岐輪楽オートバイ神社
龍王神社

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hiragi

What is the population of Hiragi?

Hiragi has a population of 26,878 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 967 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hiragi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,800, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $360 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 Hiragi?

Hiragi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.8 inches.

How is the job market in Hiragi?

The job market in Hiragi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 860 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hiragi?

The median home value in Hiragi is $72,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $360.

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