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Irino, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Irino is a small city in Kochi, Japan with a population of 10,262. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
10,262 Population 24/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
89.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 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
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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People

Population10,262
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units4,105

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain89.6 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population10,262
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates33.0167°, 133.0000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation89.6 inches (2,276 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Irino

Irino is a small city in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 10,262. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 89.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Irino has a population of 10,262 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 433.0 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,262
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
433.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Irino vs Japan Average

The median household income in Irino is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 328 business establishments.

Income: Irino vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)328

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Irino is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,105 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,105

Property Tax

Climate in Irino

Irino has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2548 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.9°C / 48°F 5.4° / 12.4° 100.0
Feb 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 113.8
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.1° 182.1
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 13.5° / 20° 203.8
May 20.6°C / 69°F 17.8° / 23.4° 240.1
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 21° / 25.4° 373.8
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 24.7° / 29.1° 211.5
Aug 28°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.3° 239.6
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.4° 378.2
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.3° 274.5
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 13.3° / 19.7° 138.0
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 7.9° / 14.5° 93.0
Irino 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 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area433.0 sq mi (1,121.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates33.0167°N, 133.0000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.6"
136% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 18, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 126 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 132 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 65 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 95 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 135 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 94 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 91 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 117 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 94 km
Mar 27, 2019 57 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.3 128 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 119 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 128 km
Mar 27, 2019 45 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 135 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 121 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 113 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 82 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 107 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 67 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 84 km
Aug 5, 2009 18 km ESE of Nobeoka, Japan M5.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 259 km
2023 Lan Category 1 262 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 232 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 258 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 170 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 102 km
2018 Trami Category 1 80 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 135 km
2017 Noru Category 1 44 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 53 km
2015 Goni Category 3 244 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 121 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 152 km
2014 Halong Category 1 28 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 184 km
2011 Roke Category 4 217 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 40 km
2009 Melor Category 1 211 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 118 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 708 125 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 92 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 110 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 123 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 141 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 123 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 124 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 74 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 153 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 163 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 9.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 13.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 13.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 12.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in

Irino has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Irino

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oyu Junior High School
Oyu Elementary School
市立蕨岡中学校
市立蕨岡小学校
町立三浦小学校
町立上川口小学校
町立伊田小学校
町立南郷小学校
町立田ノ口小学校
黒潮町立入野小学校
高知県立大方高等学校
黒潮町立大方中学校
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Radio Stations near Irino

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Irino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kayodo Hobby Museum
Kayodo Kappa Museum
Shimanto River Gakuyuu Hall
ジョン万次郎資料館
四万十市立郷土資料館
土佐足摺サンゴ博物館
海中天然ミュージアム 足摺海底館
竜串貝類展示館海のギャラリー

Libraries in Irino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shimanto Library0.0
佐賀町立図書館0.0
四万十市立図書館西土佐分館0.0
四万十町立図書館0.0
土佐清水市立市民図書館0.0
大方町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Irino

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tosa Saga Onsen
ネスト・ウエストガーデン土佐

Restaurants in Irino

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kakegawa Takoyaki
喫茶サーフサイド

Cafes in Irino

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

来夢

Train Stations in Irino

13 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ariigawa
Iejigawa
Iyoki
Kaina
Nishi-Ōgata
Saga-Kōen
Tosa-Irino
Tosa-Kamikawaguchi
Tosa-Saga
Tosa-Shirahama
Ukibuchi
Uminoōmukae
Utsuigawa

Gas Stations in Irino

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Idemitsu Gas Station
エネオス 浜田石油店

Golf Courses in Irino

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

土佐ユートピアカントリークラブ

Ski Resorts Near Irino

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Irino

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Irino

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ida Summary Post Office
Kamikawaguchi Post Office
Ogata Post Office
Saga Post Office
Tanoura Post Office
Tomiyama Post Office
Ukibuchi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Irino

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kanonji Daishido
萬行寺

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 Irino

What is the population of Irino?

Irino has a population of 10,262 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 433.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Irino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Irino?

Irino 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 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches.

How is the job market in Irino?

The job market in Irino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 328 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Irino?

The median home value in Irino is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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