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Kamigotō, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Kamigotō is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 17,503. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Kamigotō
Kamigotō Airport is a public aerodrome located on Kashiragashima Island (頭ヶ島), a smaller bridge-linked island just off the far east coast of Nakadorijima in the Gotō Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The site is about 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of Kamigotō town office, Shinkamigotō. The terminal was renovated in July 2015 and the airport remains active for emergency medical shuttles, but commercial passenger routes have been suspended for several years. Given the airport's lack of traffic and its unusually remote location, the runway has been used occasionally as a venue for 'dark sky' appreciation tours with tourists lying on the runway and staring at the cosmos above.
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| Population | 17,503 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9833°, 129.0833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.2 inches (2,215 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Kamigotō
Kamigotō is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 17,503. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamigotō vs Japan Average
Income: Kamigotō vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 560 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,001 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamigotō
Kamigotō has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2372 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 916.3 sq mi (2,373.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9833°N, 129.0833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 117 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fukue (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 42 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
Kamigotō has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (3.6").
Schools in Kamigotō
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立東浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立若松東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 上五島地区自動車教習所 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立中五島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立上五島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立魚目小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立魚目中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立青方小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立若松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神之浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立浜ノ浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上五島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立崎浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立岩瀬浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立太田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北魚目小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北魚目中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立今里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamigotō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamigotō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 堂崎天主堂 | ||||
| 小值賀町歷史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kamigotō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小値賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新上五島町立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kamigotō
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamigotō
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kamigotō
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukue Airport | FUJ | Medium Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ojika Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamigotō
20 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 七目簡易郵便局 | |
| 上荒川簡易郵便局 | |
| 五島小串簡易郵便局 | |
| 似首簡易郵便局 | |
| 友住郵便局 | |
| 土井浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 太田郷簡易郵便局 | |
| 奈摩郵便局 | |
| 岩瀬浦郵便局 | |
| 平島郵便局 | |
| 日島簡易郵便局 | |
| 有川郵便局 | |
| 浜ノ浦郵便局 | |
| 立串郵便局 | |
| 若松郵便局 | |
| 赤尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 阿瀬津簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 青方郵便局 | |
| 魚目郵便局 | |
| 鯛之浦郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamigotō
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kashiragashima Church | |
| カトリック丸尾教会 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社(下社) | |
| 小串神社 | |
| 崎浦寺 | |
| 恵比寿神社 | |
| 海童神社 | |
| 黒住教会所 |
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What is the population of Kamigotō?
Kamigotō has a population of 17,503 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 916.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamigotō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Kamigotō?
Kamigotō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.2 inches.
How is the job market in Kamigotō?
The job market in Kamigotō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 560 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamigotō?
The median home value in Kamigotō is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.