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Kaitaichi, Japan

Hiroshima · Japan

Kaitaichi is a small city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 29,636. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
29,636 Population 4,443/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
72.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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About Kaitaichi

Kaitaichi

Kaitaichi Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kaita, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company.

People

Population29,636
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density4,443/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units11,854

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain72.5 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population29,636
Population Density4,443 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates34.3667°, 132.5333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHiroshima
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation72.5 inches (1,841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Kaitaichi

Kaitaichi is a small city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 29,636. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kaitaichi has a population of 29,636 with a density of 4,443 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

29,636
Total Population
4,443
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaitaichi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kaitaichi is $32,400, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 948 business establishments.

Income: Kaitaichi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,400
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)948

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaitaichi is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 11,854 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units11,854

Property Tax

Climate in Kaitaichi

Kaitaichi has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1616 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 2° / 10° 48.9
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.5° / 10.8° 66.0
Mar 9.8°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.4° 123.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.8° / 19.7° 150.5
May 19.7°C / 67°F 15° / 24.4° 170.2
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.1° 227.5
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.8° 298.9
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.7° 136.8
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.3° 152.8
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.8° / 23.7° 115.6
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 8.9° / 17.8° 67.4
Dec 8.1°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.2° 58.0
Kaitaichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density4,443/sq mi
Coordinates34.3667°N, 132.5333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 32 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 133 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 125 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 100 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 85 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 99 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 125 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 124 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 98 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 114 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 142 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 39 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 106 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 132 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 135 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 99 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 116 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 76 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 112 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 293 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 198 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 292 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 242 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 201 km
2018 Trami Category 1 216 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 200 km
2017 Noru Category 1 181 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 196 km
2015 Goni Category 3 168 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 223 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 292 km
2014 Halong Category 1 168 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 295 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 186 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 253 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 111 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 187 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 200 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 83 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 141 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 77 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 135 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 141 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 141 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 87 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 87 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 160 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Driest

Kaitaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Kaitaichi

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
県立安芸南高等学校
市立矢野小学校
県立海田高等学校
市立瀬野川中学校
市立中野小学校
私立広島国際学院高等学校
町立海田東小学校
Kaita Elementary School
町立海田南小学校
町立海田中学校
市立中野東小学校
市立瀬野小学校
市立みどり坂小学校
市立瀬野川東中学校
市立向洋新町小学校
町立海田西中学校
町立海田西小学校
市立船越中学校
市立船越小学校
市立矢野西小学校
市立矢野中学校
市立畑賀小学校
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Radio Stations near Kaitaichi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kaitaichi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Glass Village
Hatsukaichi Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Children's Museum
Hiroshima Children's Museum
HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy
HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite
Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Hiroshima Univ. Museum
Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium
Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium
Itsukushima Shrine Museum
JMSDF Kure Museum
Mazda Museum
Mazda Museum
Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
Shimojima Tsushinshi Museum
Treasure Hall
Yamato Museum
YHRPミュージアム
YHRPミュージアム
アートギャラリーミヤウチ
はつかいち美術ギャラリー
はつかいち美術ギャラリー
ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村
ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村
ふるさと館
ふるさと館
マツダミュージアム
マツダミュージアム
三永歴史民俗資料館
北大路魯山人美術館
呉市入船山記念館
呉市立美術館
広島サッカーミュージアム
広島サッカーミュージアム
広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館
広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館
広島市水産振興センター
広島市水産振興センター
広島市水道資料館
広島市水道資料館
広島芸術センター
広島芸術センター
広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室
広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室
府中町歴史民俗資料館
府中町歴史民俗資料館
廿日市市郷土資料室
教育参考館
旧日本銀行広島支店資料室
旧日本銀行広島支店資料室
木炭自動車とレトロ車の館
本川小学校平和資料館
本川小学校平和資料館
東広島市三永歴史民俗資料館
東広島市八本松歴史民俗資料館
東広島市立美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
筆の里工房
蘭島閣美術館
西条四日市歴史研究展示室

Libraries in Kaitaichi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hiroshima Central City Library0.0
Hiroshima Central City Library0.0
Hiroshima City Children's Library0.0
Hiroshima City Children's Library0.0
Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library0.0
Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library0.0
Hiroshima City Manga Library0.0
Hiroshima City Manga Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library Central Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library East Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library Kasumi Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library West Library0.0
Library, Language Center0.0
Naka Ward Library0.0
Naka Ward Library0.0
はつかいち市民図書館0.0
呉工業高等専門学校 図書館0.0
呉市中央図書館0.0
呉市中央図書館0.0
呉市安浦図書館0.0
呉市川尻図書館0.0
呉市広図書館0.0
呉市広図書館0.0
呉市昭和図書館0.0
呉市昭和図書館0.0
図書館棟0.0
坂町立図書館0.0
大学図書館0.0
大学図書館0.0
安芸高田市立向原図書館0.0
広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室0.0
広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室0.0
広島市立佐伯区図書館0.0
広島市立佐伯区図書館0.0
広島市立南区図書館0.0
広島市立南区図書館0.0
広島市立安佐北区図書館0.0
広島市立安佐南区図書館0.0
広島市立安佐南区図書館0.0
広島市立安芸区図書館0.0
広島市立安芸区図書館0.0
広島市立東区図書館0.0
広島市立東区図書館0.0
広島市立西区図書館0.0
広島市立西区図書館0.0
広島県立図書館0.0
広島県立図書館0.0
府中町立図書館0.0
府中町立図書館0.0
東広島市立サンスクエア児童青少年図書館0.0
東広島市立サンスクエア児童青少年図書館0.0
東広島市立中央図書館0.0
東広島市立中央図書館0.0
東広島市立中央図書館0.0
東広島市立黒瀬図書館0.0
江田島市立江田島図書館0.0
江田島市立江田島図書館0.0
江田島市立能美図書館0.0
海田町立図書館0.0
熊野町 図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kaitaichi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
アルパーク
アルパーク
はつこいマーケット
古江食品
古江食品
広島市中央卸売市場

Hotels in Kaitaichi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

海田シティホテル

Restaurants in Kaitaichi

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiroki
お好み焼き 山川
お食事処 駅前食堂
カグラデン
ガスト
かつみ寿司
ココス船越店
ジョリーパスタ
とりの助
味心 寛華
徳川
炭火焼肉 肉亭
焼肉 わかば
牛角
讃岐屋
長浜ラーメン博多屋 海田店

Clinics in Kaitaichi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あいクリニック

Dentists in Kaitaichi

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

くすのき歯科医院
さこ歯科
ひらの歯科クリニック
平田歯科医院
田部矯正歯科
阿部歯科医院

Veterinaries in Kaitaichi

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かみがいち動物病院
ハピネス動物病院
浜村動物病院

Train Stations in Kaitaichi

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aki-Nakano
Kaitaichi
Nakanohigashi
Seno
Yano

Gas Stations in Kaitaichi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #1890146416
JP #4326529592

Banks in Kaitaichi

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA安芸
もみじ銀行 海田支店
もみじ銀行矢野支店
呉信用金庫
安芸農協
安芸農業協同組合
広島信用金庫
広島信用金庫矢野支店
広島商銀海田支店
広島市信用組合 海田支店
広島銀行 海田支店
広島銀行 海田東支店
広島銀行矢野支店
西京銀行

Gyms in Kaitaichi

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

chocoZAP
chocoZAP 安芸中野

Breweries in Kaitaichi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Golden Garden
Golden Garden
亀齢酒造(株)
亀齢酒造(株)

Stadiums & Teams in Kaitaichi

TeamLeagueDivision
Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center
草津球場

Ski Resorts Near Kaitaichi

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 $0
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 $0
Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Osorakan Snow Park 0.0 $0
Yawata Highland 191 Resort 0.0 $0
Geihoku Kokusai 0.0 $0
Osa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Utopia Saioto 0.0 $0
Ski Park Kanbiki 0.0 $0
Mizuho Highland 0.0 $0
Asahi Tengston Snow Park 0.0 $0
Snow Resort Nekoyama 0.0 $0
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kaitaichi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
Hoei AirstripSmall Airport
Suginohaku Hobby Field UltralightportSmall Airport
Tachibana Wind ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kaitaichi

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Higashikaita Post Office
Hiroshima Funakoshi Post Office
Hiroshima Hataka Summary Post Office
Hiroshima Kamiseno Post Office
Hiroshima Nakano Post Office
Hiroshima Nakanohigashi Post Office
Kaita Misako Post Office
Kaita Nakamise Post Office
Kaita Post Office
Kaita Taishomachi Post Office
Senogawa Post Office
Yano Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kaitaichi

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
LUCIA CLINIC
あいクリニック
イースト駅前クリニック
エミナルクリニック
こだまクリニック
てんた内科クリニック
ふじたクリニック
メイプルクリニック
リバーサイド内科クリニック
わかばクリニック
今井耳鼻咽喉科
広島中央健診所
東京ノーストクリニック
東京中央美容外科
松本クリニック
松村循環器・外科医院
桝本産婦人科医院
河村内科消化器クリニック
聖心美容クリニック
重川クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaitaichi

28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
ひまわり観音
住吉神社
大師寺高野山真言宗
姫宮神社
専念寺
尾崎神社
岩瀧神社
市頭大歳神社
常本谷天満宮
恵比須神社
明顕寺
春日神社
春日神社
桜木天満宮
桜木天満宮
熊野神社
熊野神社
白鳥神社
祇園神社
舛越神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
薬師堂
薬師寺
薬師寺
長慶寺

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 Kaitaichi

What is the population of Kaitaichi?

Kaitaichi has a population of 29,636 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4,443 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kaitaichi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kaitaichi?

Kaitaichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kaitaichi?

The job market in Kaitaichi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 948 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaitaichi?

The median home value in Kaitaichi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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