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Iwado, Japan
Gunma · Japan
Iwado is a small town in Gunma, Japan with a population of 1,611. Elevation: 1,785 ft (544 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,611 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1667°, 138.7333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gunma |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Iwado
Iwado is a small town in Japan (Gunma) with a population of 1,611. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet (544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Iwado vs Japan Average
Income: Iwado vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 52 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 644 |
Property Tax
Climate in Iwado
Iwado 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 1286 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 101.1 sq mi (261.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1667°N, 138.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 137 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 137 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 112 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 128 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 116 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asamayama (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 33 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 36 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 38 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 53 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 90 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 95 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 98 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 98 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 101 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 103 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 105 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Iwado has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Iwado
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立南牧小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南牧村立 南牧中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Iwado
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Iwado
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Airlines Flight 123 Jumbo Crash Memory Preservation Hall | ||||
| Karuizawa New Art Museum (KaNAM) | ||||
| Kawamura Gozo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Oiwake-juku Museum of Local History | ||||
| Trick Art Museum Karuizawa | ||||
| エルツおもちゃ博物館・軽井沢 | ||||
| セゾン美術館 | ||||
| ペイネ美術館 | ||||
| ムーゼの森 | ||||
| ルヴァン美術館 | ||||
| 下仁田町ふるさとセンター歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 佐久市昆虫体験学習館 | ||||
| 北相木村考古博物館 | ||||
| 南牧村民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南牧村立山の美術館 | ||||
| 南相木村民俗資料館 | ||||
| 堀辰雄文学記念館 | ||||
| 大滝レイクビューハウス 滝沢ダム資料館 | ||||
| 妙義山麓美術館 | ||||
| 安中市ふるさと学習館 | ||||
| 安中市資料館 | ||||
| 富岡市立妙義ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 富岡市立岡部温故館 | ||||
| 富岡市立美術博物館・福沢一郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 小さな美術館軽井沢草花館 | ||||
| 山中鹿之助幸盛・生誕地資料館 | ||||
| 御代田写真美術館 | ||||
| 旧近衛文麿別荘 | ||||
| 森のギャラリー(全国郷土玩具館) | ||||
| 浅間縄文ミュージアム | ||||
| 深沢紅子野の花美術館 | ||||
| 甘楽古代館 | ||||
| 甘楽町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 田崎美術館 | ||||
| 碓氷関所資料館 | ||||
| 神流町恐竜センター | ||||
| 秩父宮記念三峯山博物館 | ||||
| 秩父市立大滝歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 群馬県立自然史博物館 | ||||
| 軽井沢千住博美術館 | ||||
| 軽井沢型絵染美術館 | ||||
| 軽井沢町植物園展示館 | ||||
| 軽井沢町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 軽井沢絵本の森美術館 | ||||
| 軽井沢高原文庫 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 長岡今朝吉記念ギャラリー | ||||
| 高崎市染料植物園 | ||||
| 高崎市染料植物園 | ||||
| 高崎市水道記念館 | ||||
| 高崎市水道記念館 | ||||
| 高崎市観音塚考古資料館 | ||||
| 高崎市観音塚考古資料館 | ||||
| 鳥獣資料館 |
Libraries in Iwado
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐久市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安中市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小鹿野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御代田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松井田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛名図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛名町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甘楽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習館「花の郷・茂来館」・図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神流町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 箕郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 箕郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽井沢町立 中軽井沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽井沢町立離山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高崎経済大学 図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Iwado
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Iwado
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Iwado
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Iwado
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartet Brewing Co. | ||||
| 相馬醤油 |
Stadiums & Teams in Iwado
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Iwado
80 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Iwado
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Iwado
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 南牧簡易郵便局 | |
| 砥沢郵便局 | |
| 磐戸郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Iwado
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 野原クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Iwado
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anyoji | |
| Iwato Shrine | |
| Oyamainari Shrine | |
| 山神宮 | |
| 星尾諏訪神社 | |
| 黒瀧山不動寺 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Iwado
What is the population of Iwado?
Iwado has a population of 1,611 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 101.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Iwado expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Iwado?
Iwado has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Iwado?
The job market in Iwado is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Iwado?
The median home value in Iwado is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.