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Kahoku, Japan

Ishikawa · Japan

Kahoku is a mid-size city in Ishikawa, Japan with a population of 34,889. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
34,889 Population 1,402/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
81.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,400 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population34,889
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density1,402/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,400
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units13,956

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain81.8 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population34,889
Population Density1,402 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates36.7576°, 136.7116°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIshikawa
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation81.8 inches (2,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,400
Median Age48.2 years

About Kahoku

Kahoku is a mid-size city in Japan (Ishikawa) with a population of 34,889. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kahoku has a population of 34,889 with a density of 1,402 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

34,889
Total Population
1,402
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above Japan avg
24.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kahoku vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kahoku is $31,400, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,116 business establishments.

Income: Kahoku vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,400
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kahoku is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,956 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,956

Property Tax

Climate in Kahoku

Kahoku has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2407 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.1° / 7.1° 257.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 0.9° / 7.8° 162.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 3.3° / 11.5° 160.9
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 8.1° / 17.1° 144.1
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.1° 138.0
Jun 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.5° 169.9
Jul 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.4° 234.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.3° 173.6
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 20° / 27.3° 232.6
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.9° / 21.8° 178.4
Nov 12°C / 54°F 8° / 15.9° 253.6
Dec 6.8°C / 44°F 3.4° / 10.1° 301.3
Kahoku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area24.9 sq mi (64.4 km²)
Population Density1,402/sq mi
Coordinates36.7576°N, 136.7116°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.8"
115% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 95 km
Mar 25, 2007 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan M6.7 65 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 108 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 49 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 102 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 111 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 95 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 91 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 143 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 104 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 62 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 95 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 107 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 140 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 100 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 72 km
Jan 2, 2024 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan M5.4 55 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 37 km
Mar 12, 2020 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan M5.3 59 km
Jan 3, 2024 12 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 274 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 61 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 254 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 256 km
2011 Roke Category 1 229 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 258 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 282 km
2004 Songda Category 1 228 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 87 km
2003 Etau Category 1 137 km
1999 Bart Category 1 235 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 71 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 95 km
1998 Stella Category 1 274 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 47 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 201 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 9 km
1993 Yancy Category 1 173 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 227 km
1991 Kinna Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 95 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m 108 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 128 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 102 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 1 65 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 28 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 20 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 133 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 81 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 141 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 148 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 67 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 81 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 88 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 98 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 105 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 118 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 119 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 126 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 161 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 162 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 163 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 166 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 7.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 5.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 7.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 6.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 7.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 7.9 in

Kahoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Kahoku

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立七塚小学校
市立外日角小学校
市立大海小学校
市立宇ノ気中学校
市立宇ノ気小学校
市立河北台中学校
市立金津小学校
市立高松中学校
市立高松小学校
町立押水第一小学校
Kahoku Shiritsu Unoke Junior High School
Kahoku Shiritsu Unoke Junior High School
Kahoku Shiritsu Unoke Junior High School
Kahoku Shiritsu Unoke Junior High School
Kahoku Shiritsu Kahokudai Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Kahoku

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kahoku

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
D. T. Suzuki Museum
D. T. Suzuki Museum
Dolls Museum
Dolls Museum
Hokugin Art Gallery
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Kaga Yuzen Exhibition Hall
Kaga Yuzen Exhibition Hall
Kanazawa City Cultural Assets Preservation Centre
Kanazawa City Cultural Assets Preservation Centre
Kanazawa Noh Art Museum
Kanazawa Noh Art Museum
Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan
Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan
Municipal Nakamura Memorial Museum
Municipal Nakamura Memorial Museum
Nagamachi Yuzenkan
Nagamachi Yuzenkan
National Crafts Museum
National Crafts Museum
Ninja Weapon Museum
Ninja Weapon Museum
Nishi Chaya Shiryokan Museum
Nishi Chaya Shiryokan Museum
Nishida-Kitaro Museum of Philosophy
Ohi Museum
Ohi Museum
Ohno Karakuri Museum
Ohno Karakuri Museum
Pref. Museum of history- 加賀本多博物館
Pref. Museum of history- 加賀本多博物館
Prefectural Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts
Prefectural Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts
Seisonkaku Villa
Seisonkaku Villa
Shinise Kinenkan Museum
Shinise Kinenkan Museum
Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum
Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum
Yamato Kouji Park
Yamato Kouji Park
Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
Yoshiro and Yoshio Taniguchi Museum of Architecture
Yoshiro and Yoshio Taniguchi Museum of Architecture
いしかわ赤レンガミュージアム 石川県立歴史博物館
いしかわ赤レンガミュージアム 石川県立歴史博物館
かなざわ玉泉邸
かなざわ玉泉邸
かほく市海と渚の博物館
ミュゼふくおかカメラ館
内灘町歴史民俗資料館「風と砂の館」
内灘町歴史民俗資料館「風と砂の館」
千代女の里俳句館
千代女の里俳句館
南砺市城端曳山会館
南砺市棟方志功記念館愛染苑
南砺市福野文化創造センターヘリオス
南砺市立井波歴史民俗資料館
南砺市立福光美術館
博物館喜多家資料館
喜多家住宅
喜多家住宅
宇宙科学博物館
室生犀星記念館
室生犀星記念館
寺島蔵人邸跡
寺島蔵人邸跡
小矢部ふるさと博物館
泉鏡花記念館
泉鏡花記念館
白山市立博物館
白山市立博物館
白山市立松任ふるさと館
白山市立松任ふるさと館
白山市立松任中川一政記念美術館
白山市立松任中川一政記念美術館
白山市立松任中川一政記念美術館別館
白山市立松任中川一政記念美術館別館
石川四高記念文化交流館
石川四高記念文化交流館
石川県文化財修復工房
石川県文化財修復工房
石川県銭屋五兵衛記念館
石川県銭屋五兵衛記念館
砺波郷土資料館
羽咋市歴史民俗資料館
近世資料館
近世資料館
野々市市ふるさと歴史館
野々市市ふるさと歴史館
金沢くらしの博物館
金沢くらしの博物館
金沢卯辰山工芸工房
金沢卯辰山工芸工房
金沢市埋蔵文化財収蔵庫
金沢市埋蔵文化財収蔵庫
金沢文芸館
金沢文芸館
金沢菓子木型美術館
金沢菓子木型美術館
鈴木大拙館
鈴木大拙館
高岡市福岡歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Kahoku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Art Library0.0
Art Library0.0
Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange International Information Library0.0
Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange International Information Library0.0
Ishikawa Prefectural Library0.0
Kanazawa Umimirai Library0.0
Kanazawa Umimirai Library0.0
Kanazawa University Central Library0.0
Municipal Tamagawa Library0.0
かほく市立七塚図書館0.0
かほく市立宇ノ気図書館0.0
かほく市立高松図書館0.0
中能登町立図書館0.0
中能登町立鳥屋図書室0.0
中能登町立鹿西図書室0.0
内灘町立図書館0.0
内灘町立図書館0.0
南砺市中央図書館0.0
南砺市立井口図書館0.0
南砺市立城端図書館0.0
南砺市立福光図書館跡0.0
南砺市立福野図書館0.0
宝達志水町立志雄図書館0.0
宝達志水町立押水図書館0.0
小矢部市立小矢部市民図書館0.0
小矢部市立小矢部市民図書館おとぎの館図書室0.0
津幡町立図書館0.0
津幡町立図書館0.0
白山市立松任図書館0.0
白山市立松任図書館0.0
砺波市立砺波図書館0.0
福岡町立図書館0.0
羽咋市立図書館0.0
野々市市立図書館0.0
金沢大学附属図書館医学図書館0.0
金沢大学附属図書館自然科学系図書館0.0
金沢工業大学 図書館0.0
金沢工業大学 図書館0.0
金沢工業大学ライブラリーセンター0.0
金沢市立泉野図書館0.0
金沢市立泉野図書館0.0
金沢市立泉野図書館0.0
金沢市立玉川図書館城北分館0.0
金沢市立玉川図書館城北分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kahoku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
松任青果物市場
畑の子
畑の子

Hotels in Kahoku

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kahokutei Ryokan
河愛の里 Kinschule

Restaurants in Kahoku

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8番ラーメン
8番らーめん
ChezMinouru
Matsuno Sushi
Yahata's Sushiben すしべん白尾インター店
あじしょう
ウシミツドキ
うなぎ川義
とり野菜 まつや本店
バーニングカフェ
北本
手打そば かめや
欧風料理PommePommePomme
百味軒
魚料理ほそ川
麦の屋

Clinics in Kahoku

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #642051263

Dentists in Kahoku

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ono Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Kahoku

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

リーフ動物病院

Train Stations in Kahoku

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Menden
Takamatsu
Unoke
Yokoyama

Bus Stations in Kahoku

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #11533663267

Gas Stations in Kahoku

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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apollostation
apollostation
JP #11211368456
JP #1244749271
JP #3224616598
JP #6021252922

Banks in Kahoku

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

のと共栄信用金庫七塚支店
北國銀行七塚支店
北國銀行宇野気支店

Shopping Malls in Kahoku

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

イオンモールかほく

Gyms in Kahoku

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Every

Breweries in Kahoku

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
武内酒造店

Stadiums & Teams in Kahoku

TeamLeagueDivision
Ishikawa Athletics Stadium
金沢市民サッカー場
金沢市民野球場
金沢競馬場

Ski Resorts Near Kahoku

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 $0
Hida Kawai Ski Resort 0.0 $0
SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hida Nagareha Resort 0.0 $0
Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area 0.0 $0
IOX-AROSA 0.0 $0
Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kahoku

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air BaseKMQLarge Airport
Fukui AirportFKJMedium Airport
Noto Satoyama AirportNTQMedium Airport
Toyama Kitokito AirportTOYMedium Airport
Hida AirparkSmall Airport
JGSDF Mitsukojiyama AirstripSmall Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kahoku

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Futatsuya Post Office
Kawaidani Summary Post Office
Kitakawashiri Summary Post Office
Kizu Post Office
Sotohisumi Post Office
Takamatsu Post Office
Unoke Post Office
北川尻簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kahoku

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
北村クリニック
柊の森接骨院
皮膚科本多町クリニック
長谷川ひふ科クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kahoku

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
住吉社
住吉神社
光琳寺
専長寺
常行寺
白山神社
賀茂神社
雙樹寺
龍賢寺

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 Kahoku

What is the population of Kahoku?

Kahoku has a population of 34,889 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,402 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kahoku expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,400, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kahoku?

Kahoku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kahoku?

The job market in Kahoku is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kahoku?

The median home value in Kahoku is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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