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Kamogawa, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Kamogawa is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 32,116. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Kamogawa
Kamogawa is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 31,722 in 14,558 households and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 191.14 square kilometers (73.80 sq mi).
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| Population | 32,116 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0969°, 140.1003° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.6 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Kamogawa
Kamogawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 32,116. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamogawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kamogawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,028 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,846 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamogawa
Kamogawa 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 2114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 267.4 sq mi (692.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0969°N, 140.1003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 55 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 52 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 128 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 55 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 90 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 83 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 24 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 139 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 89 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 67 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 77 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 94 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 99 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 99 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 109 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 123 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 128 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 131 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 143 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 190 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 193 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 195 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Kamogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Kamogawa
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鴨川市立天津小湊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立安房東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立西条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Chiba Mirai High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立鴨川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tōjō Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kameda College of Health Sciences | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立鴨川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 板橋区立天津わかしお学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nagasa High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立田原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鴨川市立江見小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamogawa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHK-FM | classical, jpop | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Japan Hits - asia DREAM radio | j-pop, japanese | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kamogawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Awa Museum | ||||
| Izumi Motoya Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kimitsu City Fishery Museum | ||||
| Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| MJG STUDIO （X JAPAN） | ||||
| Shirahama Maritime Museum of Art | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| シェイクスピア・カントリー・パーク | ||||
| 千葉県いすみ環境と文化のさとセンター | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館分館海の博物館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 千葉県酪農のさと | ||||
| 君津市立久留里城址資料館 | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 小峯巧也美術館 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 房総自由民権資料館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 海岸美術館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 酪農資料館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 館山市立博物館 | ||||
| 鴨川市民ギャラリー | ||||
| 鴨川市郷土資料館・文化財センター | ||||
| 鹿野山神野寺宝物拝観所 | ||||
| 黒汐資料館 |
Libraries in Kamogawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimitsu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library in the Earth | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南房総市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamogawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaru Ichiba | |||||
| Minnami no Sato | |||||
| ななうら横丁 | |||||
| 海のマルシェたてやま |
Hotels in Kamogawa
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamogawa
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamogawa
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kamogawa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kamogawa
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kamogawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamogawa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kamogawa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamogawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamogawa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kamogawa
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kamogawa
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kamogawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kamogawa
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamogawa
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Amatsu Post Office | |
| Amatsu Post Office | |
| Futomi Post Office | |
| Kamogawa Maebara Post Office | |
| Kamogawa Post Office | |
| Kamogawa Tabara Post Office | |
| Kominato Post Office | |
| Nagasa Post Office | |
| Saijo Summary Post Office | |
| Tōjō Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kamogawa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| メディカルラボ君津 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamogawa
131 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Enmadō | |
| Hachiman Shrine | |
| Kippo Hachiman Shrine | |
| Kominato Shrine | |
| Kyōninji Temple | |
| Seichō-ji Temple | |
| Sui Shrine | |
| Tanjōji Temple | |
| カトリック鴨川教会 | |
| 仁王門 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 円明寺 |
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What is the population of Kamogawa?
Kamogawa has a population of 32,116 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 267.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamogawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kamogawa?
Kamogawa 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 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.6 inches.
How is the job market in Kamogawa?
The job market in Kamogawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,028 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamogawa?
The median home value in Kamogawa is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.