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).
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About 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
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 29,636 |
| Population Density | 4,443 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3667°, 132.5333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.5 inches (1,841 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kaitaichi vs Japan Average
Income: Kaitaichi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 948 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 11,854 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3667°N, 132.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kaitaichi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kaitaichi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library Kasumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library, Language Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka Ward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka Ward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Kaitaichi
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kaitaichi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kaitaichi
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kaitaichi
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kaitaichi
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaitaichi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaitaichi
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kaitaichi
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kaitaichi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Garden | ||||
| Golden Garden | ||||
| 亀齢酒造(株) | ||||
| 亀齢酒造(株) |
Stadiums & Teams in Kaitaichi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaitaichi
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently 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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