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Kadogawa, Japan

Miyazaki · Japan

Kadogawa is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 17,526. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
17,526 Population 377/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
91.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,526
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density377/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,200
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units7,010

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain91.8 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population17,526
Population Density377 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates32.4713°, 131.6545°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyazaki
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation91.8 inches (2,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,200
Median Age50.2 years

About Kadogawa

Kadogawa is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 17,526. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kadogawa has a population of 17,526 with a density of 377 people per square mile, spread across 46.5 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,526
Total Population
377
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
46.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kadogawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kadogawa is $26,200, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 561 business establishments.

Income: Kadogawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,200
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)561

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kadogawa 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 7,010 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 Units7,010

Property Tax

Climate in Kadogawa

Kadogawa 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 2162 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 12.1° 44.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 12.8° 69.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 15.7° 182.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 20.7° 257.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / 23.8° 223.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.1° 340.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 30° 252.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31° 255.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.3° 291.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 24.2° 145.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 18.9° 66.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 14.7° 32.1
Kadogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.5 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates32.4713°N, 131.6545°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 80 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 92 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 68 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 82 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 136 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 46 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 88 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 109 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 96 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 79 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 148 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 131 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 91 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 149 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 136 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 122 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 58 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 56 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 127 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 119 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 240 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 275 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 44 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 202 km
2018 Trami Category 2 121 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 259 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 272 km
2017 Noru Category 1 96 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 76 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 249 km
2015 Goni Category 3 123 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 254 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 196 km
2014 Halong Category 1 130 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 255 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 298 km
2011 Roke Category 4 283 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 131 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 92 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 132 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 92 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 82 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 136 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 38 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 67 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 38 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 52 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 100 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 98 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 68 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 85 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 31 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 71 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 75 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 29 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 69 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 78 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 94 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 96 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 127 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 131 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 136 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 15.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 11.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest

Kadogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kadogawa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立名水小学校
市立土々呂中学校
市立土々呂小学校
町立五十鈴小学校
町立草川小学校
町立西門川中学校
町立西門川小学校
町立門川中学校
町立門川小学校
県立門川高等学校
延岡市立土々呂小学校
延岡市立土々呂中学校
延岡市立名水小学校
延岡市立名水小学校
ポリテクセンター延岡
延岡市立一ヶ岡小学校
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Radio Stations near Kadogawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kadogawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
内藤記念館
内藤記念館
延岡市市民会館内藤記念館
木城えほんの郷
若山牧水生家
若山牧水記念文学館
西郷隆盛宿陣跡資料館(西郷南洲翁寓居跡)

Libraries in Kadogawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
北方町立図書館0.0
北郷図書館0.0
延岡市立図書館0.0
日向市立図書館0.0
都農町民図書館0.0
門川町立図書館0.0
門川町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kadogawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
家畜市場
延岡魚市場

Restaurants in Kadogawa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

天領うどん梶木支店

Cafes in Kadogawa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicken cafe
Gourmandise crepe

Train Stations in Kadogawa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kadogawa
Totoro

Ski Resorts Near Kadogawa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kadogawa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air BaseSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Taragi Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kadogawa

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
土々呂郵便局
延岡一ケ岡団地郵便局
草川郵便局
西門川郵便局
角川南町簡易郵便局
門川栄町簡易郵便局
門川郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kadogawa

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三宝荒神社
中山神社
伊福形神社
土々呂稲荷神社
妙見神社
尺間大神
尺間大神
市杵嶋神社
日本キリスト教団延岡使徒教会
日本キリスト教団延岡使徒教会
極楽寺
櫛津神社
永願寺
法泉寺
法蔵寺(日蓮正宗)
流川水神社
潤島神社
若宮神社
門川神社
霧島神社
霧島神社 天満宮

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 Kadogawa

What is the population of Kadogawa?

Kadogawa has a population of 17,526 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 377 people per square mile, spread across 46.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kadogawa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,200, 65% 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 Kadogawa?

Kadogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kadogawa?

The job market in Kadogawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 561 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kadogawa?

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

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