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Hondomachi-hondo, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Hondomachi-hondo is a mid-size city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 40,787. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 40,787 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4599°, 130.1671° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.1 inches (2,085 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Hondomachi-hondo
Hondomachi-hondo is a mid-size city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 40,787. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hondomachi-hondo vs Japan Average
Income: Hondomachi-hondo vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
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 | 16,315 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hondomachi-hondo
Hondomachi-hondo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1924 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1,727.4 sq mi (4,474.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4599°N, 130.1671°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 35 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 109 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 131 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 109 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 32 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 36 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 86 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 88 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 126 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 143 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 146 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Hondomachi-hondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Hondomachi-hondo
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天草養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立五和西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城河原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮地岳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立手野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立本町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立本町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立福連木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鬼池小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hondomachi-hondo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hondomachi-hondo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amakusa Collegio Museum | ||||
| Minamishimabara-shi Art Village | ||||
| 五和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉岳歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 口之津歴史民俗資料館分館 | ||||
| 天草ロザリオ館 | ||||
| 天草市新和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草市立天草切支丹館 | ||||
| 天草市立御所浦恐竜の島博物館 | ||||
| 天草市立有明歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 崎津資料館みなと屋 | ||||
| 本渡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 苓北町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 西望記念館 西望生誕之家 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 南串山展示館 |
Libraries in Hondomachi-hondo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上天草市立龍ヶ岳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加津佐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北有馬図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 口之津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天草市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立御所浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 南串山図書室 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Hondomachi-hondo
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hondomachi-hondo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉田屋 | ||||
| 浦川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Hondomachi-hondo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hondomachi-hondo
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hondomachi-hondo
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中田郵便局 | |
| 城河原郵便局 | |
| 宮地岳郵便局 | |
| 手野郵便局 | |
| 新合郵便局 | |
| 本渡本町郵便局 | |
| 碇石簡易郵便局 | |
| 福連木簡易郵便局 | |
| 鬼池郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hondomachi-hondo
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gyonindake | |
| Muian Temple | |
| Somedake Kannon Temple | |
| 百貫様 |
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What is the population of Hondomachi-hondo?
Hondomachi-hondo has a population of 40,787 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,727.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hondomachi-hondo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hondomachi-hondo?
Hondomachi-hondo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches.
How is the job market in Hondomachi-hondo?
The job market in Hondomachi-hondo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,305 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hondomachi-hondo?
The median home value in Hondomachi-hondo is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.