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Ishikawa, Japan
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Ishikawa is a small city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 22,412. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ishikawa
Ishikawa was a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on September 26, 1945. It was named after the nearby Mount Ishikawa and the Ishikawa River.
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| Population | 22,412 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.4233°, 127.8214° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.7 inches (2,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,800 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Ishikawa
Ishikawa is a small city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 22,412. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ishikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Ishikawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,800 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 717 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,965 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ishikawa
Ishikawa has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2154 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 433.6 sq mi (1,123.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4233°N, 127.8214°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 41 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Ishikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").
Schools in Ishikawa
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onna Village Yamada Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Shiromae Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 村立仲泊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Iha Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Yamada Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Ishikawa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Iha Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onna Village Nakadomari Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa AMICUS International | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Ishikawa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Miyamori Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ishikawa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Ishikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISSTIA | ||||
| Chatan Museum | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginoza Okinawa State Museum | ||||
| Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC) | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Helios Distillery | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Moromi Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Nago Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Nakamurake Residence | ||||
| Nanjo Art Museum | ||||
| Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET | ||||
| Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura | ||||
| Okinawa Historical Folk Museum | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Onna Village museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu-mura | ||||
| Sakima Art Museum | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yuntanza Museum | ||||
| うるま市立海の文化資料館 | ||||
| エイサー会館 | ||||
| バーチャルミュージアム | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 木のふれあい館 | ||||
| 本部町立博物館 | ||||
| 森のふしぎ館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄市立郷土博物館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 風樹館 | ||||
| 風樹館 |
Libraries in Ishikawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayakari no mori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camp Courtney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatan Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginoza village culture center library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kadena Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kin Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Library（Kadena base） | 0.0 | |||||
| Meio University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Motobu Culture Exchange Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nago City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Wakasa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa International University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryukyu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Katsuren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yonabaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 宜野湾市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恩納村文化情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 読谷村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ishikawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Makishi public market | |||||
| Happy More Market | |||||
| Ishikawa no Eki | |||||
| JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba | |||||
| JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場 | |||||
| NOREN PLAZA | |||||
| Onna No Eki | |||||
| Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi) | |||||
| Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| わんさか大浦パーク | |||||
| 名護市営市場 | |||||
| 西原さわふじマルシェ |
Hotels in Ishikawa
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ishikawa
49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ishikawa
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ishikawa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ishikawa
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ishikawa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ishikawa
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ishikawa
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ishikawa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ishikawa
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ishikawa
5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ishikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMU Brewery | ||||
| チャタンハーバー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング |
Stadiums & Teams in Ishikawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha | ||
| Onoyama Athletic stadium |
Airports Near Ishikawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ishikawa
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ishikawa Higashi onna Post Office | |
| Ishikawa Post Office | |
| Nakadomari Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ishikawa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higa Ophthalmic Hospital | ||
| Hikari Clinic | ||
| JINON Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| Reha GRIT | ||
| Takamiyagi Derma Clinic | ||
| Torihori yōjō Clinic | ||
| WAN STYLE CLUB | ||
| あらかき内科クリニック | ||
| けいわクリニック | ||
| デイサービスつばさ | ||
| 琉球大学保健管理センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ishikawa
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arluis Suite | |
| Moon Beach Chapel | |
| Ribena Church | |
| Sokagakkai Okinawa Training Center | |
| 三ツ森之嶽 | |
| 中森城嶽 | |
| 伊波ヌンドゥンチ・神アシャギ |
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What is the population of Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a population of 22,412 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 433.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ishikawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.7 inches.
How is the job market in Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 717 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ishikawa?
The median home value in Ishikawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.