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Ikatagoshi, Japan

Ehime · Japan

Ikatagoshi is a small city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 8,397. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,397 Population 17/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
71.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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People

Population8,397
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units3,359

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain71.6 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population8,397
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates33.5018°, 132.3422°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceEhime
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.6 inches (1,818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age50.6 years

About Ikatagoshi

Ikatagoshi is a small city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 8,397. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ikatagoshi has a population of 8,397 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 499.1 square miles. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,397
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
499.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ikatagoshi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ikatagoshi is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 269 business establishments.

Income: Ikatagoshi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)269

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ikatagoshi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,359 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$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,359

Property Tax

Ikatagoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area499.1 sq mi (1,292.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates33.5018°N, 132.3422°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.6"
88% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 67 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 28 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 119 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 52 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 91 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 121 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 81 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 78 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 123 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 102 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 77 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 128 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 139 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 144 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 99 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 110 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 50 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 60 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 87 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

60 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 221 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 162 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 174 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 183 km
2018 Trami Category 1 147 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 210 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 293 km
2017 Noru Category 1 123 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 133 km
2015 Goni Category 3 176 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 190 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 233 km
2014 Halong Category 1 105 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 259 km
2011 Roke Category 4 298 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 120 km
2009 Melor Category 1 293 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 198 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 96 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 64 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 134 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 137 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 137 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 147 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 130 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 147 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 89 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 64 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 64 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 92 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 112 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 130 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 134 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Ikatagoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ikatagoshi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立出海小学校
市立磯崎小学校
町立三机小学校
町立九町小学校
町立二見小学校
町立塩成小学校
町立瀬戸中学校
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Radio Stations near Ikatagoshi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ikatagoshi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
伊方町町見郷土館
八幡浜市民ギャラリー・郷土資料室
大洲市立博物館
宇和先哲記念館
宇和文化会館
宇和歴史民俗資料館
宇和民具館
宇和米博物館
愛媛県歴史文化博物館
西予市明浜歴史民俗資料館
開明学校

Libraries in Ikatagoshi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ōzu City Library 大洲図書館0.0
八幡浜市立保内図書館0.0
八幡浜市立図書館0.0
八幡浜市立市民図書館0.0
大洲市立図書館0.0
大洲市立長浜図書館0.0
簡野道明記念吉田町立図書館0.0
西予市図書交流館まなびあん0.0
西予市宇和図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ikatagoshi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAにしうわ特産センター
八幡浜市水産物地方卸売市場
新鮮市場
駅なか浜っ子

Ski Resorts Near Ikatagoshi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SOL-FA Oda ski slopes 0.0 $0
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ikatagoshi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Tachibana Wind ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ikatagoshi

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Isotsu Post Office
Izumi Post Office
Kikitsu Summary Post Office
Kushiu Post Office
Machimi Post Office
Seto Post Office

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 Ikatagoshi

What is the population of Ikatagoshi?

Ikatagoshi has a population of 8,397 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 499.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ikatagoshi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Ikatagoshi?

Ikatagoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ikatagoshi?

The job market in Ikatagoshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 269 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ikatagoshi?

The median home value in Ikatagoshi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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