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Kamaishi, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Kamaishi is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 43,107. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 43,107 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2769°, 141.8680° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Kamaishi
Kamaishi is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 43,107. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamaishi vs Japan Average
Income: Kamaishi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,379 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,243 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamaishi
Kamaishi 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 1492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 170.0 sq mi (440.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2769°N, 141.8680°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 | 117 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 87 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 89 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 99 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 123 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 122 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 146 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 137 km |
| 1928 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 104 km |
| 1992 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 126 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2025 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 98 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 100 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 106 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 115 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 115 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 122 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 158 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 161 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 175 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 177 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Kamaishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kamaishi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo (Otsuchi Coastal Research Center) | University | — | Visit → |
| おおつち海の勉強室 | University | — | — |
Schools in Kamaishi
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岩手県立釜石商工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立釜石中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立双葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釜石市立釜石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釜石市立唐丹中学校 釜石市立唐丹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamaishi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamaishi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron and Steel History Museum | ||||
| Tsunami Memorial Hall | ||||
| 栗橋ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 釜石市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鯨と海の科学館 |
Libraries in Kamaishi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大槌町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田町ふれあいセンター「はぴね」 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamaishi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山田魚市場 | |||||
| 釜石魚市場 |
Hotels in Kamaishi
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamaishi
41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamaishi
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kamaishi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kamaishi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kamaishi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kamaishi
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kamaishi
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamaishi
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamaishi
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamaishi
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kamaishi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kamaishi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hujiyu Brewery | ||||
| 藤勇醸造株式会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kamaishi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kamaishi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kamaishi
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamaishi
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dosen Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Heita Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Kogawa Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Nakazuma Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Noda Summary Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Ohashi Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Post Office | |
| Kamaishi Suzuko Post Office | |
| Kosano Post Office | |
| Matsukura Post Office | |
| Ozaki Shirahama Summary Post Office | |
| Toni Post Office | |
| Ureishi Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamaishi
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kamaishi Dai-kannon Temple | |
| Sekiozenji | |
| 仙寿院 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 厳島神社・月読神社 | |
| 宝樹寺 | |
| 日本キリスト教団 新生釜石教会 | |
| 本行寺 | |
| 本行寺 | |
| 磯崎稲荷 | |
| 立成校成会釜石協会 | |
| 釜石山正福寺 | |
| 釜石山正福寺山門 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kamaishi?
Kamaishi has a population of 43,107 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 170.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamaishi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kamaishi?
Kamaishi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kamaishi?
The job market in Kamaishi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,379 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamaishi?
The median home value in Kamaishi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.