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Kakuda, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Kakuda is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 33,221. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 33,221 |
| Population Density | 583 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9745°, 140.7720° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Kakuda
Kakuda is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 33,221. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kakuda vs Japan Average
Income: Kakuda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,288 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kakuda
Kakuda has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 57.0 sq mi (147.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9745°N, 140.7720°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 145 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 142 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 122 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 118 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 84 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 136 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 139 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 126 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 128 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 113 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 119 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 77 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 135 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 143 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 35 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 54 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 57 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 74 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 84 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 110 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 118 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 121 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 140 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 148 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 172 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 173 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 176 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 180 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Kakuda has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Kakuda
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujio Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sakura Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kita-Kakuda Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 公文 | - | - | - | - |
| ベスト個別学院 角田教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 角田市立金津中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 角田市立横倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Prefecture Kakuda High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakuda Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakuda Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kakuda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kakuda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aone Yōkan | ||||
| Kokeshi Museum | ||||
| Musee Maenaka | ||||
| Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum | ||||
| Natori City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Sairi Yashiki | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan | ||||
| アートスペース 無可有の郷 | ||||
| しばたの郷土館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 | ||||
| 夢海庵 鈴倭人形美術館 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 受付 | ||||
| 弥次郎こけし村 | ||||
| 村田町歴史みらい館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 相馬市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Kakuda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新地町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kakuda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuriage Minato Asaichi | |||||
| 丘の上のマルシェ | |||||
| 浜の駅松川浦 | |||||
| 相馬総合地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鳥の海ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Kakuda
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kakuda
55 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kakuda
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kakuda
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kakuda
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kakuda
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kakuda
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kakuda
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kakuda
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kakuda
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kakuda
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kakuda
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kakuda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Kakuda
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kakuda
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kakuda
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fujio Post Office | |
| Kakuda Post Office | |
| Nishine Post Office | |
| Oda Summary Post Office | |
| Sakura Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kakuda
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kakuda
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Atago Jinja | |
| カトリック角田教会 | |
| 仙光院 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 出羽神社 | |
| 喜松院 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 子眉嶺神社 | |
| 専福寺 | |
| 岡崎稲荷明神社 | |
| 常照院 | |
| 深山神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 称名寺 | |
| 立正佼成会仙台教会仙南支部 | |
| 自照院 | |
| 若宮八幡宮 | |
| 薬真寺 | |
| 西円寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kakuda
What is the population of Kakuda?
Kakuda has a population of 33,221 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 583 people per square mile, spread across 57.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kakuda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Kakuda?
Kakuda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kakuda?
The job market in Kakuda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,063 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kakuda?
The median home value in Kakuda is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.