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Inami, Japan

Wakayama · Japan

Inami is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 7,949. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,949 Population 181/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
72.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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About Inami

Inami

Inami is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 8,026 in 3333 households and a population density of 71 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 113.62 square kilometres (43.87 sq mi).

People

Population7,949
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density181/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units3,180

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain72.9 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,949
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates33.8091°, 135.2205°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceWakayama
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation72.9 inches (1,852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age50.8 years

About Inami

Inami is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 7,949. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Inami has a population of 7,949 with a density of 181 people per square mile, spread across 43.9 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,949
Total Population
181
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
43.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Inami vs Japan Average

The median household income in Inami is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 254 business establishments.

Income: Inami vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)254

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Inami is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,180 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$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,180

Property Tax

Inami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area43.9 sq mi (113.6 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates33.8091°N, 135.2205°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 88 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 118 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 72 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 108 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 81 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 29 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 145 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 129 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 107 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 119 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 139 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 34 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 53 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 145 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 19 km
Jul 5, 2003 122 km S of Shing?, Japan M5.1 149 km
Sep 5, 2004 63 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.1 124 km
Jun 10, 2009 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan M5.1 148 km
Jun 20, 2023 8 km E of Shingū, Japan M5.0 79 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 263 km
2023 Lan Category 2 46 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 256 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 57 km
2018 Trami Category 1 26 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 59 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 189 km
2017 Lan Category 2 189 km
2017 Noru Category 1 24 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 195 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 124 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 92 km
2014 Halong Category 1 200 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 138 km
2011 Roke Category 4 116 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 62 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 288 km
2009 Melor Category 1 128 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 95 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 82 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 78 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 95 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 99 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 125 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 103 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 90 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 119 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 137 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 40 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 86 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 88 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 79 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 34 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 92 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 102 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 12 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 94 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 90 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 6.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 7.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 10.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest

Inami has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Inami

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
和歌山工業高等専門学校 - - - -
市立名田中学校 - - - -
市立名田小学校 - - - -
町立切目中学校 - - - -
町立切目小学校 - - - -
町立切目川小学校 - - - -
町立印南中学校 - - - -
町立印南小学校 - - - -
町立清流中学校 - - - -
和歌山工業高等専門学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Inami

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Inami

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Minakata Kumagusu Archives
Minakata Kumagusu's House
Tanabe City Museum of Art
ぎゃらりい梅園
南方熊楠記念館
御坊市歴史民俗資料館
旧栖原家
湯浅おもちゃ博物館
湯浅しょうゆ資料館角長の職入蔵
甚風呂
白浜民俗温泉資料館
白浜民俗温泉資料館
紀州博物館
職人蔵
醤油資料館

Libraries in Inami

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shirahama-cho Children's Library0.0
みなべ町立図書館上南部分館0.0
みなべ町立図書館中央館(ゆめよみ館)0.0
上富田町立図書館0.0
和歌山県立紀南図書館0.0
御坊市立図書館0.0
湯浅町立図書館0.0
白浜町立図書館白浜分室0.0
美浜町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Inami

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とれとれ市場

Hotels in Inami

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Satsuki Ryokan
今又旅館

Restaurants in Inami

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lantern Pizza & Pasta
お多福
レストラン かどや
丸義寿司

Cafes in Inami

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drift Wood
MARINE-Q
カラオケ喫茶 のれん
八代
喫茶店千草
水平線

Train Stations in Inami

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inahara
Inami
Kirime

Gas Stations in Inami

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ESSO
JAいなみ
印南石油店
石橋 Gasta印南SS

Banks in Inami

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiyo Bank
きのくに信用金庫 印南支店
紀州農協 印南支店

Golf Courses in Inami

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

いなみCCフジ
紀南CC

Breweries in Inami

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nagisa Beer
Voyager brewing co.
Voyager brewing co.

Airports Near Inami

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kansai International AirportKIXLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Inami

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Inami Furui Post Office
Inami Post Office
Kirime Post Office
Nada Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Inami

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
一念寺
住吉神社
光明寺
冨王子神社
切目神社
印定寺
叶王子
妙典寺
東光寺
東宮神社 遺跡
若宮社 遺跡
西蓮寺
観音寺

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 Inami

What is the population of Inami?

Inami has a population of 7,949 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 43.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Inami expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Inami?

Inami 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 78°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.9 inches.

How is the job market in Inami?

The job market in Inami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 254 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Inami?

The median home value in Inami is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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