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Itogawa, Japan

Wakayama · Japan

Itogawa is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 25,258. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
25,258 Population 176/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
65.2 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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Full City Profile

People

Population25,258
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density176/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units10,103

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population25,258
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates34.0262°, 135.2528°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceWakayama
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.2 inches (1,657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age50.8 years

About Itogawa

Itogawa is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 25,258. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Itogawa has a population of 25,258 with a density of 176 people per square mile, spread across 143.8 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,258
Total Population
176
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
143.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Itogawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Itogawa 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 808 business establishments.

Income: Itogawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)808

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Itogawa 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 10,103 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 Units10,103

Property Tax

Climate in Itogawa

Itogawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 97.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 97.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 103.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 172.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 216.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 166.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 164.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 100.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 79.0
Itogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area143.8 sq mi (372.5 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates34.0262°N, 135.2528°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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 66 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 127 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 113 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 78 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 55 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 14 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 126 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 94 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 96 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 144 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 131 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 44 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 42 km
Sep 5, 2004 63 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.1 135 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 125 km
Jun 10, 2009 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan M5.1 135 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 77 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 142 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 12 km
Jun 20, 2023 8 km E of Shingū, Japan M5.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 284 km
2023 Lan Category 2 55 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 265 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 45 km
2018 Trami Category 1 34 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 70 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 178 km
2017 Lan Category 2 193 km
2017 Noru Category 1 14 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 212 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 144 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 115 km
2014 Halong Category 1 214 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 162 km
2011 Roke Category 4 134 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 77 km
2009 Melor Category 1 124 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 115 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 271 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 221 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 3,000 106 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 101 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 119 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 117 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 119 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 108 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 65 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 121 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 136 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 44 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 108 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 65 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 54 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 59 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 117 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 112 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 37 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 116 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 114 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest

Itogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Itogawa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立中津小学校 - - - -
町立修理川小学校 - - - -
町立城山西小学校 - - - -
町立川原河小学校 - - - -
町立御霊小学校 - - - -
町立早月小学校 - - - -
町立白馬中学校 - - - -
町立石垣中学校 - - - -
町立石垣小学校 - - - -
町立美山中学校 - - - -
町立西ヶ峯小学校 - - - -
町立鳥屋城小学校 - - - -
県立日高高等学校中津分校 - - - -
有田川町立小川小学校 - - - -
有田川町立金屋中学校 - - - -
町立御霊小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Itogawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Itogawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fusion Museum
The Museum of Modern Art Wakayama
Wakayama City Museum
Wakayama Prefectural Museum
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
わかやま歴史館
和歌山市立こども科学館
御坊市歴史民俗資料館
旧栖原家
有吉佐和子記念館
有田川町鉄道交流館
有田市郷土資料館
水ときらめき紀の川館
海南市海南歴史民俗資料館
湯浅おもちゃ博物館
湯浅しょうゆ資料館角長の職入蔵
熊野古道 歴史民俗資料館
甚風呂
紀の川市歴史民俗資料館
職人蔵
蒸気機関車 D51 1085号機
醤油資料館

Libraries in Itogawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
みなべ町立図書館上南部分館0.0
和歌山大学図書館0.0
和歌山大学図書館0.0
和歌山市民図書館0.0
和歌山県立図書館0.0
和歌山県立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
地域交流センター ALEC0.0
地域交流センター ALEC0.0
岩出町立駅前ライブラリー0.0
御坊市立図書館0.0
河北図書館0.0
海南nobinos0.0
海南nobinos0.0
海南市下津図書館0.0
海南市下津図書館0.0
湯浅町立図書館0.0
粉河町図書館0.0
美浜町立図書館0.0
貴志川町立図書館0.0
金屋町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Itogawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とれたて広場
株式会社 ユニ・ワールド 本社/営業本部
紀の川市桃山物産センター
黑潮市場

Cafes in Itogawa

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gekkou pizza&coffee
ファーム
ファーム
森のカフェ

Clinics in Itogawa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

坊岡医院

Stadiums & Teams in Itogawa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Itogawa

6 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Itogawa

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gomura Summary Post Office
Ishigaki Post Office
Iwakura Post Office
Kanaya Post Office
Miyama Post Office
Nakatsu Post Office
Sashiki Post Office
Shiroyama Post Office
Takigashira Post Office
岩倉郵便局

Treatment Centers in Itogawa

48 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ありいクリニック
ありいクリニック
うつのみやレディースクリニック
うつのみやレディースクリニック
かとうクリニック
かとうクリニック
かわばた産婦人科
かわばた産婦人科
しま内科胃腸科クリニック
しま内科胃腸科クリニック
なかた消化器科内科クリニック
なかた消化器科内科クリニック
なかむら消化器科内科
なかむら消化器科内科
保健センター
保健センター
北村泌尿器科内科クリニック
北村泌尿器科内科クリニック
和クリニック
和クリニック
和歌山スペイクリニック
和歌山スペイクリニック
和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所
和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所
坂口小児科医院
坂口小児科医院
夏見整形外科
夏見整形外科
宮前クリニックモール
宮前クリニックモール
松本医院
松本医院
柏井小児科
柏井小児科
栗山内科
栗山内科
河西診療所
河西診療所
福慈会福外科病院
福慈会福外科病院
秋月レディースクリニック
秋月レディースクリニック
紀伊風土記の丘クリニック
紀伊風土記の丘クリニック
耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック
耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック
野村内科医院
野村内科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Itogawa

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
十劫山 正覚寺
吉祥寺
吉祥寺 薬師堂
吉祥寺薬師堂 重文収蔵庫
吉祥寺薬師堂 重文収蔵庫
大乗寺
大乗寺
御霊神社
歓喜寺
祇園神社
若宮さん
薬王寺
西光寺
醫王院
醫王院

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 Itogawa

What is the population of Itogawa?

Itogawa has a population of 25,258 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 143.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Itogawa 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 Itogawa?

Itogawa 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 77°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.

How is the job market in Itogawa?

The job market in Itogawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 808 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Itogawa?

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

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