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Kan’onjichō, Japan

Kagawa · Japan

Kan’onjichō is a mid-size city in Kagawa, Japan with a population of 57,438. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
57,438 Population 263/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent

Discover Kan’onjichō, Japan

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Full City Profile

People

Population57,438
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density263/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$360
Housing Units22,975

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population57,438
Population Density263 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates34.1276°, 133.6460°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagawa
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,800
Median Age49.8 years

About Kan’onjichō

Kan’onjichō is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagawa) with a population of 57,438. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kan’onjichō has a population of 57,438 with a density of 263 people per square mile, spread across 218.2 square miles. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

57,438
Total Population
263
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
218.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kan’onjichō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kan’onjichō is $29,800, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,838 business establishments.

Income: Kan’onjichō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,800
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,838

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kan’onjichō is $72,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $360 (69% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,975 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$72,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$360
69% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,975

Property Tax

Climate in Kan’onjichō

Kan’onjichō 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 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 9° 35.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 8.9° 54.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 12.2° 94.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 18.7° 93.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / 23.1° 117.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 163.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 30.5° 131.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 32.3° 91.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.4° 137.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 22.7° 82.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 16.9° 56.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.8° 22.2
Kan’onjichō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area218.2 sq mi (565.1 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates34.1276°N, 133.6460°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 136 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 103 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 112 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 140 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 126 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 126 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 128 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 141 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 117 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 102 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 31 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 138 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 142 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 118 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 142 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 122 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 106 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 108 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 133 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 195 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 287 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 95 km
2018 Trami Category 1 125 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 100 km
2017 Noru Category 1 98 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 148 km
2015 Goni Category 3 270 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 139 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 205 km
2014 Halong Category 1 129 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 206 km
2011 Roke Category 4 246 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 92 km
2009 Melor Category 1 241 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 186 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 211 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 177 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 299 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 149 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 38 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 109 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 147 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 6.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Kan’onjichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Kan’onjichō

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
観音寺市立 豊田小学校
香川県立観音寺第一高等学校
観音寺市立 観音寺小学校
観音寺市立 高室小学校
観音寺市立常磐小学校
観音寺市立 一ノ谷小学校
観音寺市立観音寺中学校
香川西部養護学校
観音寺市立 中部中学校
香川県立 観音寺総合高校
豊田幼稚園
市立上高野小学校
三豊市観音寺市学校組合立三豊中学校
市立豊中中学校
市立桑山小学校
県立笠田高等学校
市立笠田小学校
三豊市立 本山小学校
三豊市立 上高野小学校
市立伊吹小学校
市立伊吹中学校
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Radio Stations near Kan’onjichō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kan’onjichō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ACTことひら
Kaminomachi Papercity Museum
Kotohira Marine Museum
Kotohira Shrine Museum
Lapis Oboke Museum
Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
Nakatsu Banshoen and Marugame Museum of Art
Paintings by Maruyama Okyo
Takahashi Yuichi Museum
うたづ海ホタル
かわのえ高原ふるさと館
三豊市詫間町民俗資料館・考古館
丸亀市立資料館
丸亀平井美術館
乃木館
伊吹島民俗資料館
善通寺市美術館
四国中央市文化財郷土資料収蔵館
坂出市民美術館
少林寺拳法発祥の地記念館
平家屋敷民俗資料館
海岸寺宝物館
灸まん美術館
粟島海洋記念館
紫雲出山遺跡館
自然生態展示館
観音寺市ちょうさ会館
豊浜郷土資料館
豊浜郷土資料館
速水史朗アトリエ
金陵の郷
鎌田共済会郷土博物館
阿波池田うだつの家・阿波池田たばこ資料館
鹽竈記念館

Libraries in Kan’onjichō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kotohiragu Library0.0
まなべ図書館0.0
まんのう町立図書館0.0
みとよこども図書館0.0
ライブラリーうたづ0.0
三好市中央図書館0.0
三島図書館0.0
三豊市山本町図書館0.0
丸亀まちライブラリー ブックがる0.0
丸亀市立中央図書館0.0
丸亀市立綾歌図書館0.0
丸亀市立飯山図書館0.0
井川図書館0.0
仁尾町図書館0.0
善通寺市立図書館0.0
四国中央市土居図書館0.0
四国学院大学図書館0.0
坂出市立大橋記念図書館0.0
多度津町立明徳会図書館0.0
川之江図書館0.0
観音寺市中央図書館0.0
観音寺市立大野原図書館0.0
観音寺市立豊浜図書館0.0
豊中町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kan’onjichō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
伊予三島中央青果 地方卸売市場
寒川漁協
観音寺地方卸売市場
香川県中部青果

Hotels in Kan’onjichō

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fujikawa Ryokan
ホテルサニーイン
春日
本木ビジネスホテル
若松家本館

Restaurants in Kan’onjichō

32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

chez ENZO
Hanamarūdon
Joyfull
Momoyamatei
Osaka Ohsho
うどん かじまや
うどん まるいち 観音寺店
うどんや カマ喜ri
うまじ家 観音寺本店
お好み焼き ふろーら
お食事どこ 宇都宮
ガスト 観音寺店
きたのうどん
グリルレストラン MOCHA
こがね製麺所 観音寺店
こだわり麺や 観音寺店
ほるもん屋とも八
リール
中華そば きっそう
中華そば 浦島
兆楽
台湾料理 味源
大喜多うどん
宝来軒
手打うどん七宝亭
手打ちうどん つるや
本場かなくま餅 福田
柳川製麺所
焼肉レスト 原起苑
焼肉五苑 観音寺店
肉匠 綾商店
茶茶 しゃぶしゃぶ すき焼き

Cafes in Kan’onjichō

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint Marc Cafe
Toramaru
カフェ&クレープ BooZe
くちびるに歌を…
せとうちイート
北欧館
喫茶マウンテン

Theatres in Kan’onjichō

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

観音寺市民会館 ハイスタッフホール

Clinics in Kan’onjichō

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

加藤耳鼻咽喉科医院

Dentists in Kan’onjichō

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

タカシ歯科クリニック
よしだ歯科クリニック
森歯科医院
野口歯科医院

Veterinaries in Kan’onjichō

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

はるひな動物病院
はるひな動物病院

Train Stations in Kan’onjichō

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kan'onji
Motoyama

Gas Stations in Kan’onjichō

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
EneJet
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
JA-SS 香川県エネルギーサービス かんおんじSS
JA-SS 香川県エネルギーサービス くにた
JA香川県オートエナジー宝山SS
JP #2356784162
SOLATO 観音寺国道SS
ゼネラル ファーロヤマモトSS
岡田石油(株) 本店
昭和シェル石油 観音寺

Banks in Kan’onjichō

16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国銀行 観音寺支店
四国労働金庫 観音寺支店
四国銀行 観音寺支店
百十四銀行 山本支店
百十四銀行 観音寺南支店
百十四銀行 観音寺支店
百十四銀行 観音寺東部支店
百十四銀行ATM
観音寺信用金庫
観音寺信用金庫
観音寺信用金庫 南支店
観音寺信用金庫 山本支所
観音寺信用金庫 茂木支店
香川県信用組合 観音寺支店
香川銀行 観音寺支店
高松信用金庫 観音寺支店

Shopping Malls in Kan’onjichō

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ゆめタウン三豊

Gyms in Kan’onjichō

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

サブアリーナ

Stadiums & Teams in Kan’onjichō

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kan’onjichō

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 $0
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kan’onjichō

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Kasaoka Air StationSmall Airport
Kohnan AirportSmall Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kan’onjichō

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kamitakano Post Office
Kan-onji Ibuki Post Office
Kan-onji Ikenoshiri Post Office
Kan-onji Kunita Post Office
Kan-onji Nakazu Post Office
Kan-onji Post Office
Kan-onji Shigeki Post Office
Kan-onji Yoshioka Post Office
Motoyama Post Office
Saitanishi Summary Post Office
Yamamoto Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kan’onjichō

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ぴ~ちデイ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kan’onjichō

62 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
67 Daikō-ji
68 Jinne-in
69 Kannonji Temple
70 Motoyama-ji
Enmyoin Shoraku Temple
Hatohachiman Shrine
Hoshu Temple
Takaya Shrine Hongu
Takaya-jinja
Takayajinja Shrine
カトリック観音寺教会
七宝稲荷神社
三嶋神社
丸山神社
住吉神社
加茂神社
加麻良神社
千尋神社
土佐諾大明神
城山寺
堺八幡神社
大西神社
天満神社
小宮社
山田神社
日枝神社
日枝神社 御旅所
明星大権現
松之森天神社
柏木神社
柞田 須賀神社
植田天満宮
正一位稲荷神社
清正公大神社
清正公大神祗(せいしょうこうだいじんぎ)
琴弾八幡宮 本殿
琴弾八幡宮 神幸殿
瘡神神社
白山神社
皇太子神社
稲荷神社
第66番札所 大興寺
第68番札所 神恵院
第69番札所 観音寺
第70番札所 本山寺
花稲稲荷神社
若宮神社
荒神
荒魂神社
菅生神社
請川神社
豊姫神社
随神門
随神門
青岡 須賀神社
須賀神社
高津神社
高良神社
黒嶋神社
黒嶋神社
龍王神社
龗(うがみ)神社

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Things to See Near Kan’onjichō

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • View of Gate in the Sky and city below

🇯🇵 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 Kan’onjichō

What is the population of Kan’onjichō?

Kan’onjichō has a population of 57,438 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 263 people per square mile, spread across 218.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kan’onjichō expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,800, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $360 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 Kan’onjichō?

Kan’onjichō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kan’onjichō?

The job market in Kan’onjichō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,838 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kan’onjichō?

The median home value in Kan’onjichō is $72,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $360.

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