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Kama, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Kama is a small town in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates33.5349°, 130.7423°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,702 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age49.1 years

About Kama

Kama is a small town in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kama has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 61.7 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
61.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kama vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kama is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Kama vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kama is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 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 Units0

Property Tax

Climate in Kama

Kama has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 3.9° / 9.4° 74.9
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.5° / 11.5° 69.1
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 7.1° / 15.7° 105.6
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 11.3° / 21.2° 118.8
May 21.2°C / 70°F 16° / 26.3° 134.0
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 20.3° / 28.9° 248.4
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.7° 300.7
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.9° 213.5
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.7° 175.3
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16° / 24.4° 96.3
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.6° / 17.8° 91.6
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 5.8° / 11.7° 67.6
Kama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area61.7 sq mi (159.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.5349°N, 130.7423°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Japan avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 83 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 64 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 58 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 102 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 83 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 93 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 124 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 143 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 68 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 70 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 67 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 53 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 110 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 72 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 148 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 88 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 73 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 86 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 92 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 122 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 15 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 233 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 164 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 237 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 72 km
2018 Trami Category 1 252 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 146 km
2017 Noru Category 1 232 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 215 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 262 km
2015 Goni Category 3 46 km
2014 Halong Category 1 243 km
2013 Danas Category 1 208 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 252 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 244 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 52 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 189 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 61 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 97 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 93 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 130 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 93 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 93 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 116 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 84 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 66 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 69 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 80 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 95 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 133 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 178 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest

Kama has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Kama

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立下山田小学校
市立千手小学校
市立嘉穂中学校
市立山田中学校
市立牛隈小学校
市立碓井小学校
県立嘉穂中央高等学校大隈城山分校
嘉穂小学校
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Radio Stations near Kama

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex
Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum
Treasure Hall
つきほし歴史館
つきほし歴史館
ふくちのち
みやこ町歴史民俗博物館
中冨記念くすり博物館
中冨記念くすり博物館
久光製薬ミュージアム
久光製薬ミュージアム
久我美術館
九州歴史資料館
五郎山古墳資料館
北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館
嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館
大宰府展示館
天領日田歴史資料館
天領日田洋酒博物館
宇美八幡宮宝物殿
宇美町立歴史民俗資料館
宝蔵
岩﨑記代子音楽記念館
平尾台自然観察センター
廣瀬資料館
日田まちづくり歴史資料館
日田祇園山鉾会館
朝倉市秋月博物館
王塚装飾古墳館
甘木歴史資料館
田川市美術館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋財団石橋美術館
石橋財団石橋美術館
福岡二日市文学館
秋月美術館
筑紫野市歴史博物館(ふるさと館ちくしの)
英彦山修験道館
草野本家
行橋市歴史資料館
道原の眼鏡橋
雛御殿
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Kama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kitano Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kiyama Town Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tanushimaru Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
うきは市立図書館0.0
ふくちのち0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久留米市立中央図書館西分館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
勝山町図書館0.0
医学図書館0.0
嘉穂町立図書館0.0
嘉麻市立碓井図書館0.0
大刀洗町立図書館0.0
太宰府市民図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
山田市立図書館0.0
川崎町立図書館0.0
庄内町立図書館0.0
方城町立図書館0.0
日田市立淡窓図書館0.0
朝倉町図書館0.0
桂川町立図書館0.0
添田町立図書館0.0
犀川町図書館0.0
甘木市立図書館0.0
田川市立図書館0.0
直方市立図書館0.0
福岡女子短期大学 図書館0.0
筑前町めくばーる図書館0.0
筑前町図書館0.0
筑穂町立ちくほ図書館0.0
筑紫野市民図書館0.0
糸田町図書館0.0
苅田町立図書館0.0
苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト0.0
苅田町立西部公民館図書室0.0
行橋市図書館0.0
豊津町立図書館0.0
須恵町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
PERSICA PANTRY
PERSICA PANTRY

Stadiums & Teams in Kama

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kama

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 $0
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kama

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kama

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
下山田郵便局
千手郵便局
嘉穂郵便局
山下公園
牛隈郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kama

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tenjudo Clinic
くるめ駅前クリニック
みやさと皮膚科クリニック
三原医院
久留米おの眼科
本間メディカルクリニック
松隈産婦人科クリニック
田中内科クリニック
藤本消化器内科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kama

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡宮
天神社
竹生嶋神社
老松神社

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 Kama

Is Kama expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 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 Kama?

Kama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kama?

The job market in Kama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Kama?

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

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