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Horikoshi, Japan
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Horikoshi is a small city in Kagawa, Japan with a population of 13,870. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Horikoshi
Horikoshi High School is a private high school in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. The school was founded by Chiyo Horikoshi in 1923.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 13,870 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4575°, 134.3013° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagawa |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.4 inches (1,458 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,800 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Horikoshi
Horikoshi is a small city in Japan (Kagawa) with a population of 13,870. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Horikoshi vs Japan Average
Income: Horikoshi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,800 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 5,548 |
Property Tax
Climate in Horikoshi
Horikoshi 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 313.6 sq mi (812.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4575°N, 134.3013°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 147 km |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 146 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 33 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 77 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 72 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Horikoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.2").
Schools in Horikoshi
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小豆島町立小豆島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 小豆島町立安田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立星城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立福田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 小豆島町立苗羽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立小豆島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 小豆島町立小豆島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Horikoshi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Horikoshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb craft Milos | ||||
| Hishionogogendai Museum | ||||
| Inujima Seirensho Art Museum | ||||
| Les Archives du Cœur | ||||
| Marukin Soy Sauce Factory | ||||
| Megi House | ||||
| Ogijima Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Onigashima Oninoyakata Museum | ||||
| Sanuki City Henro Museum (Ohenro Exchange Salon) | ||||
| Shikoku Mura Gallery | ||||
| Shodoshima Yokai Museum | ||||
| Takamatsu Heike Monogatari History Museum | ||||
| Teshima Art Museum | ||||
| The Kagawa Museum | ||||
| Tobias Rehberger | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| ベル・串田記念館 | ||||
| 壺井栄文学館 | ||||
| 夢二生家記念館・少年山荘 | ||||
| 夢二郷土美術館 夢二生家記念館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 東かがわ市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 海遊文化館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立美術館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立邑久郷土資料館 | ||||
| 犬島精錬所美術館 | ||||
| 石の民俗資料館 | ||||
| 神野郷土館 | ||||
| 竹久夢二生家 | ||||
| 與田寺宝物館 | ||||
| 郷土館 | ||||
| 須恵古代館 | ||||
| 高松城陳列館 |
Libraries in Horikoshi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagawa Prefectual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogijima Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takamatsu City Mure Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 内海町立図書館 | 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 |
Hotels in Horikoshi
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Horikoshi
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Horikoshi
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Horikoshi
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Horikoshi
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Horikoshi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Horikoshi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Horikoshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setouchi Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Horikoshi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Horikoshi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Horikoshi
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Horikoshi
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuda Post Office | |
| Kusakabe Post Office | |
| Mito Post Office | |
| Nishi Summary Post Office | |
| Noma Post Office | |
| Obe Post Office | |
| Sakate Post Office | |
| Uchinomi Post Office | |
| 二生簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Horikoshi
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mashima Internal Medicine/Cardiology Clinic | ||
| 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 | ||
| 五感リハビリ倶楽部 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 野田医院 | ||
| 高松内視鏡クリニック | ||
| 高松市歯科救急医療センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horikoshi
42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Oji Shrine | |
| Shrine | |
| 一ノ谷庵 17 | |
| 二十四の瞳天満宮 | |
| 佛ヶ滝 20 | |
| 保寿寺庵(浜ノ庵) 34 | |
| 古江庵 4 | |
| 向庵 7 | |
| 堀越庵 5 | |
| 大師堂 15 | |
| 奥之院 隼山 | |
| 安養寺 24 | |
| 岡ノ坊 12 | |
| 峯之山庵 22 | |
| 常光寺 8 | |
| 庚申堂 9 | |
| 当浜庵 86 | |
| 恵門ノ滝 81 | |
| 明王寺 | |
| 木ノ下庵 19 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Horikoshi
What is the population of Horikoshi?
Horikoshi has a population of 13,870 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 313.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Horikoshi 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 Horikoshi?
Horikoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.
How is the job market in Horikoshi?
The job market in Horikoshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 444 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Horikoshi?
The median home value in Horikoshi is $72,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $360.