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Kakunodatemachi, Japan

Akita · Japan

Kakunodatemachi is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 14,138. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
14,138 Population 234/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,138
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density234/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,100
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$300
Housing Units5,655

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population14,138
Population Density234 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates39.5893°, 140.5672°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAkita
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,577 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.8 inches (50 cm)
Median Household Income$25,100
Median Age53.0 years

About Kakunodatemachi

Kakunodatemachi is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 14,138. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kakunodatemachi has a population of 14,138 with a density of 234 people per square mile, spread across 60.5 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,138
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Japan avg
60.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kakunodatemachi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kakunodatemachi is $25,100, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 452 business establishments.

Income: Kakunodatemachi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,100
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)452

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kakunodatemachi is $60,000, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $300 (74% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,655 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$300
74% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,655

Property Tax

Climate in Kakunodatemachi

Kakunodatemachi has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.2°C / 26°F -11.7° / 2.8° 115.8
Feb -2.5°C / 28°F -11.5° / 7.6° 86.4
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -7.1° / 14.8° 110.1
Apr 7.2°C / 45°F -3.6° / 20.4° 109.3
May 13.2°C / 56°F 2.3° / 26.6° 120.0
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 7.9° / 28.7° 140.8
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 13.8° / 31.6° 241.0
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 15.9° / 33.2° 202.4
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 8° / 30.5° 170.0
Oct 12°C / 54°F 1.6° / 25.1° 152.7
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F -2.6° / 18.2° 156.7
Dec -0.9°C / 30°F -7.7° / 9.2° 157.7
Kakunodatemachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area60.5 sq mi (156.6 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates39.5893°N, 140.5672°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above Japan avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (May) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

893 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 119 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 68 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 80 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 147 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 146 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 49 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 144 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 142 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 146 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 132 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 132 km
Mar 25, 2011 36 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.2 145 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 150 km
Jul 25, 2003 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan M6.1 136 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 128 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 76 km
Mar 31, 2011 18 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.0 131 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 115 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km SE of ?tsuchi, Japan M5.9 122 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 188 km
2002 Higos Category 1 124 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 200 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 98 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 212 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 144 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 68 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 150 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 107 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 67 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 80 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m 141 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake 726 101 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 146 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 45 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake 119 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 28 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 45 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 47 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 48 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 70 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 72 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 82 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 97 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 106 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 121 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 122 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 161 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 6.3 in

Kakunodatemachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and May the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kakunodatemachi

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
大仙市立太田北小学校
大仙市立太田中学校
大仙市立中仙中学校
大仙市立清水小学校
Kakunodate Junior High School
Akita Prefectural Kakunodate High School
県立角館高校 定時制課程
仙北市立西明寺中学校
大仙市立太田東中学校
Kakunodate Elementary School
大仙市立太田南中学校
神代中学校
神代小学校
大仙市立中仙小学校
大仙市立豊川小学校
豊成中学校
豊岡小学校
白岩小学校
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Radio Stations near Kakunodatemachi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kakunodatemachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akita Archaeological Center
Akita Prefectural Museum of Agricultural Science
Gosan-nen War Kanezawa Archives
Hirahuku Memorial Art Museum
Misato Museum of History and Folklore;Takeshi Sasaki Memorial Room
くらしの歴史館
はなび・アム
ほろわの里資料館
仙北市役所 西木山の幸資料館
佐竹歴史文化博物館
南外民俗資料交流館
史料館たてつ
大村美術館
大盛館
大綱の里伝承館
山下太郎記念館
思い出の潟分校(旧田沢湖町立生保内小学校潟分校)
新潮社記念文学館
曲屋
水の博物館
田沢湖クニマス未来館
碧祥寺博物館
紙風船館
花火伝統文化継承資料館はなび・アム
角館樺細工伝承館
餅の館

Libraries in Kakunodatemachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Omori Library0.0
かみおか嶽雄館0.0
南外図書館0.0
大曲図書館0.0
学習資料館0.0
美郷町立図書館0.0
西仙北図書館0.0

Hotels in Kakunodatemachi

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folkloro Kakunodate
Tamachi Bukeyashiki Hotel
かくのだて温泉
からまつ山荘
ホテル 和のゐ 角館 反物蔵
ホテル 和のゐ 角館 受付
ホテル 和のゐ 角館 武士蔵・ガッコ蔵
旅館やまや
町家ホテル角館
西木温泉クリオン
高橋旅館

Restaurants in Kakunodatemachi

59 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
Marumatsu
うえの食堂
お食事処 ばっきゃ
お食事処ふきや
くいしん坊
くまがい
さくら小路
さ蔵
そばきり長助
のんき食堂
まるかわ
まるまつ
むら咲
ラーメンショップ105
ラーメンショップAJi-Q角館店
ラーメン万万
らーめん板屋
ラーメン笑
五人百姓桜プラザ店
佐藤輪業
佐藤養助 角館店
北浦
十兵衛
古泉洞
味彩
土間人
安吾食堂
小絆纒
崎さん家
御食事処 辰巳
抱返りの茶屋
料亭 登喜和
日辻屋
旬菜 パリ屋
暫屋
月の栞
東海林
桜の里
武家屋敷の茶屋
源八
焼き鳥 櫓
焼肉 富久屋
焼肉三千里
田沢湖ビールブルワリー
百穂苑
祐楼
神楽
稲庭うどん 満留善
藤八堂ぱにあ
藤寿し
角館そば
角館商店
遊び庵
食事処 佐藤
食彩 町家館
高幸食堂
麹くらぶ
麺屋 恋恋

Cafes in Kakunodatemachi

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biscuit Tea & Coffee
Kissa Ichie
Sakuramaru Coffee
りとるわん・ひなたカフェ
喫茶&スナックさくら
喫茶ねずねこ
有頂天喫茶
花筐(はなかたみ)
茶茶喜
角館 洋菓子&喫茶 プチ・フレーズ

Theatres in Kakunodatemachi

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あきた芸術村小劇場
わらび劇場
中仙市民会館ドンパル

Castles in Kakunodatemachi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

古城山城跡

Clinics in Kakunodatemachi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おおさわ胃腸科内科クリニック

Dentists in Kakunodatemachi

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #294418552
さとうデンタルクリニック

Train Stations in Kakunodatemachi

10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jindai
Kakunodate
Saimyouji
Shoden
Ugo-Nagano
Ugo-Nagatoro
Ugo-Ōta
Yariminai
Yatsu
鶯野

Bus Stations in Kakunodatemachi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #476494395

Gas Stations in Kakunodatemachi

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
apollostation
Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
JA-SS
JA-SS
JA-SS
JP #12090431608
JP #2598309149
JP #2598364665
丸紅エネルギー
戸沢石油
油や
藤原エネルギー

Banks in Kakunodatemachi

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuto Bank
北都銀行都
秋田銀行角館支店
秋田銀行長野支店
羽後信用金庫 角館支店
羽後信用金庫中仙支店

Breweries in Kakunodatemachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
金紋秋田酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Kakunodatemachi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kakunodatemachi

28 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Taiheizan Ski Area Opus 0.0 $0
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 0.0 $0
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Appi Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Akita Hachimantai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) 0.0 $0
Matsumori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are 0.0 $0
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwate Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shizukuishi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tazawako Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kyowa Snow Park 0.0 $0
Omagari Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gosannen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Choei Yuda Ski Area 0.0 $0
Geto Kogen 0.0 $0
Habayama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yashima Ski Area 0.0 $0
Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta 0.0 $0
Tengamori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gionyama Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kakunodatemachi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akita AirportAXTMedium Airport
Iwate Hanamaki AirportHNAMedium Airport
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight AirportSmall Airport
Tashiro Nanohana AirfieldSmall Airport
Yuri AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kakunodatemachi

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jindai Post Office
Kakunodate Post Office
Kumosawa Post Office
Kunimi Summary Post Office
Nagashida Post Office
Nakagawa Post Office
Nakasen Post Office
Ota Post Office
Saimyoji Post Office
Toyooka Post Office
Ugo Shimizu Post Office
Ugo Shiraiwa Post Office
Ugo Toyokawa Post Office
羽後荒川郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kakunodatemachi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
老健おおもり

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kakunodatemachi

89 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
i稲荷神社
Kinpō Shrine
お地蔵様
七面堂
三嶋神社
久米山常光院
五社神社
伊太...曽神社
作開神社
八坂神社
八坂神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八戸山稲荷神社
八日市諏訪神社
創価学会
地守神社
報身寺
塞三柱神社
大国主神社
大威徳神社
大日堂
大神八幡神社
大蔵山観世音
大藏神社
天寧寺
天正寺
天理教 桂城分教会
天理教 白岩分教会
天理教仙北分教会
天神社
妙教寺
学法寺
宇津巻天神社
小沼神社
山神社(太子堂)
往生院
御嶽神社
愛宕神社
愛宕神社
成就院薬師堂
抱返り神社
日月神社
日蓮宗 妙徳寺
曹洞宗 種蔵院
月見堂瀧脇神社
本明寺
東陽寺
松庵寺
正一位稲荷大明神
水神社
浄土宗 法幢寺
熊野堂
熊野神社
熊野神社
琴平神社
白滝神社(不動尊)
石上神社
神明社
神明社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
荒澤神社
菅原神社
西覚寺
角館總鎭守 神明社
足王さん
野田神社
鎌川八幡神社
長野神社
雲巌寺
雲沢神社
雲沢稲荷神社
雲然八幡神社
青柳神社
青麻神社
館郷神社
鹿嶋神社
鹿嶋神社
鼻白稲荷神社
龍泉寺

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Waterfalls
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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 Kakunodatemachi

What is the population of Kakunodatemachi?

Kakunodatemachi has a population of 14,138 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 60.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kakunodatemachi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kakunodatemachi?

Kakunodatemachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 19.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kakunodatemachi?

The job market in Kakunodatemachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 452 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kakunodatemachi?

The median home value in Kakunodatemachi is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.

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