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Kajiya, Japan

Hyōgo · Japan

Kajiya is a small city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 19,261. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
19,261 Population 224/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
61.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,400 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

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About Kajiya

Kajiya

The Kajiya Line was a railway line of West Japan Railway Company between Nishiwaki and Taka District all within Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The line closed on April 1, 1990.

People

Population19,261
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density224/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,400
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$470
Housing Units7,704

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population19,261
Population Density224 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates35.0667°, 134.9167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHyōgo
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.8 inches (1,570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Kajiya

Kajiya is a small city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 19,261. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kajiya has a population of 19,261 with a density of 224 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,261
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
86.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kajiya vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kajiya is $33,400, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 616 business establishments.

Income: Kajiya vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,400
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)616

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kajiya is $94,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $470 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,704 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$470
60% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,704

Property Tax

Climate in Kajiya

Kajiya 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 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 9.6° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 9.8° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 13.7° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 19.2° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 24.4° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 27.1° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 30.9° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 33.1° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 29.6° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 23.6° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 17.1° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.4° 0.0
Kajiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area86.1 sq mi (223.1 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates35.0667°N, 134.9167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 55 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 66 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 78 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 77 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 124 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 71 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 84 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 146 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 38 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 117 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 65 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 150 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 137 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 140 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 125 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 124 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 117 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 84 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 122 km
Apr 16, 1994 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M5.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 168 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 79 km
2018 Trami Category 1 151 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 56 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 209 km
2017 Lan Category 1 280 km
2017 Noru Category 1 120 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 284 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 237 km
2014 Halong Category 1 274 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 209 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 274 km
2011 Roke Category 3 216 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 166 km
2009 Melor Category 1 195 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 233 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 271 km
2004 Songda Category 2 223 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 118 km
2003 Etau Category 2 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 62 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 120 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 68 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 131 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 130 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 55 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 77 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 63 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Driest

Kajiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Kajiya

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立和田中学校
市立和田小学校
市立小川小学校
市立桜丘小学校
市立黒田庄中学校
町立中町中学校
町立中町南小学校
町立八千代北小学校
町立加美中学校
町立杉原谷小学校
町立松井小学校
町立越知谷小学校
兵庫県立多可高等学校
兵庫県立北はりま特別支援学校
多可町立中町北小学校
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Radio Stations near Kajiya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kajiya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancient Mirror Exhibition Hall, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology Kasai Branch
Himeji City Buried Cultural Properties Center
Himeji City Museum of Art
Himeji City Museum of Literature
Himeji Historical Peace Center
Hyogo Perfectural Museum of History
Ichijō-ji Treasure Hall
Japan Toy Museum
Kanzaki Country Museum of History and Folklore
Koko-en History Exhibit
Ono City Museum
Sora Kasai : Kasai City Community Revitalization Base Facility
Western Bailey Corridor
あさご芸術の森美術館
あずきミュージアム
ふじおミニ鉄道資料館
丹波市立植野記念美術館
丹波市立青垣歴史民俗資料館
丹波立杭焼伝統産業会館
但陽美術館
但陽美術館東館
兵庫県陶芸美術館
加古川流域滝野歴史民俗資料館
古代あさご館
史跡・生野銀山と生野鉱物館
多可町立杉原紙研究所
手柄山交流ステーション
播州織工房館
旧神子畑鉱山事務舎
春日歴史民俗資料館
朝来歴史民俗資料館 旧井上家住宅
柏原歴史民俗資料館
柏原藩陣屋跡
柳田國男・松岡家顕彰会記念館
水の館
水分かれ資料館
生野資料館
神子畑交流館「神選」
福知山市 治水記念館
福知山市丹波生活衣館
福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館
福知山市児童科学館
福知山鉄道館 ポッポランド2号館
西脇市岡之山美術館
西脇市立鍛冶屋線市原駅記念館
西脇市郷土資料館
西脇経緯度地球科学館
銀の馬車道交流館
鍛冶屋線記念館
香寺民俗資料館

Libraries in Kajiya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
City Library Takino Buranch0.0
Himeji City, Koudera a branch library0.0
Kasai City Library0.0
Katō City Library0.0
University Library0.0
あさご森の図書館0.0
いちかわ図書館0.0
三木市立吉川図書館0.0
丹波市立中央図書館0.0
丹波市立山南図書館0.0
丹波市立春日図書館0.0
丹波市立柏原図書館0.0
丹波市立青垣図書館0.0
兵庫県立大学姫路環境人間学術情報館0.0
図書コミュニティ公園 桜空0.0
図書情報センター0.0
図書館0.0
多可町図書館0.0
姫路市立図書館夢前分館0.0
姫路市立図書館安室分館0.0
姫路市立図書館手柄分館0.0
姫路市立図書館東光分館0.0
姫路市立図書館花北分館0.0
姫路市立図書館香寺分館0.0
姫路市立城内図書館0.0
東条町立図書館0.0
福崎町立図書館0.0
福知山市立図書館 中央館0.0
西脇市図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kajiya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
兵庫県西部合同植木セリ市場

Hotels in Kajiya

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

エーデルササユリ
フロイデン八千代

Restaurants in Kajiya

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

エアレーベン八千代
タッチャン
台湾料理 豊源 黒田庄店

Cafes in Kajiya

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

リポサーレ
田園ダイニング&カフェ りりは

Castles in Kajiya

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

光竜寺城跡

Train Stations in Kajiya

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funamachiguchi
Hon-Kuroda

Gas Stations in Kajiya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

昭和シェル

Golf Courses in Kajiya

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

妙見富士CC
滝野CC

Breweries in Kajiya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kogane
姫路鳩屋麦酒グランフェスタ店

Stadiums & Teams in Kajiya

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kajiya

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chikusa Highland Ski resort 0.0 $0
Banshu Tokura Snow Park 0.0 $0
Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hyper Bowl Tohachi 0.0 $0
Hachikogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sky Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hachi Kita Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mikata Snow Park 0.0 $0
Ojiro Ski Resort 0.0 $0
UP Kannabe Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tajima Farm Park Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kajiya

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kansai International AirportKIXLarge Airport
Kobe AirportUKBLarge Airport
Osaka Itami International AirportITMLarge Airport
Konotori Tajima AirportTJHMedium Airport
Yao AirportMedium Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara East AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara West AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Osadano AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kajiya

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Honkuroda Summary Post Office
Kajiya Post Office
Kanzaki Ochi Post Office
Matsuisho Post Office
Nakacho Post Office
Sannan Ogawa Post Office
Sannan Wada Post Office
Sugiharadani Post Office
Yachiyo Post Office
Yachiyokita Post Office
Yamato Post Office
Yasuda Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kajiya

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kasagata Shrine
Kasagata-dera
Kyūgaku-ji
八坂神社
八幡神社
天満神社
天理教高田郷分教会
太神宮社
山の神さん
旧縣社・糀屋稲荷神社
當勝神社

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 Kajiya

What is the population of Kajiya?

Kajiya has a population of 19,261 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 224 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kajiya expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kajiya?

Kajiya 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 76°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kajiya?

The job market in Kajiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 616 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kajiya?

The median home value in Kajiya is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.

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