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Kanegasaki, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Kanegasaki is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 15,580. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
15,580 Population 225/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
51.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population15,580
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density225/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units6,232

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population15,580
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates39.2000°, 141.1167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.9 inches (1,318 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.3 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Kanegasaki

Kanegasaki is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 15,580. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kanegasaki has a population of 15,580 with a density of 225 people per square mile, spread across 69.4 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,580
Total Population
225
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
69.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kanegasaki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kanegasaki is $26,100, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 499 business establishments.

Income: Kanegasaki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,100
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)499

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kanegasaki is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,232 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units6,232

Property Tax

Climate in Kanegasaki

Kanegasaki has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1552 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.5°C / 28°F -10.1° / 4.9° 82.8
Feb -1.3°C / 30°F -10.4° / 10° 63.7
Mar 3.3°C / 38°F -5° / 16.5° 109.2
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F -3° / 20.6° 120.0
May 14°C / 57°F 2.6° / 26° 113.9
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 8.7° / 28.6° 141.1
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 14.2° / 31.2° 233.5
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 16.7° / 32.4° 185.8
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 9.6° / 29.9° 169.0
Oct 13.1°C / 55°F 2.2° / 25° 137.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -2.9° / 18.9° 98.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F -8.5° / 11.3° 97.1
Kanegasaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.8 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates39.2000°N, 141.1167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,855 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 148 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 111 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 55 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 95 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 147 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 119 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 28 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 73 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 86 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 126 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 116 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 23 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 82 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 104 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 69 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 84 km
Mar 11, 2011 49 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 108 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 121 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 69 km
Mar 25, 2011 36 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 1 243 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 126 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 253 km
2002 Higos Category 1 115 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 146 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 287 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 105 km
1996 Violet Category 1 256 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 298 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 267 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 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 18,423 148 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m 109 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 28 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 124 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 140 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 130 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 102 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m 146 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 138 km
1898 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 102 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 111 km
2005 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
1954 MIYAGI, JAPAN Earthquake 99 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake 726 119 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 90 km
1616 MIYAGI PREFECTURE Earthquake 144 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake 87 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 39 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 62 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 68 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 73 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 87 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 90 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 93 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 131 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 145 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 147 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 164 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 176 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 180 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 187 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in

Kanegasaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Kanegasaki

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
奥州市立江刺愛宕小学校
岩手県立金ケ崎高等学校
岩手県立岩谷堂高等学校
北上市立照岡小学校
奥州市立玉里小学校
奥州市立稲瀬小学校
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Radio Stations near Kanegasaki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kanegasaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum
Miyazawa Kenji Museum
Mōtsū Temple Treasure Museum
サトウハチロー記念館 叱られ坊主
みちのく民俗村
めんこい美術館
七区まち博物館
北上市立博物館
北上市立博物館 和賀分館
奥州宇宙遊学館
奥州市伝統産業会館 キューポラの館
奥州市埋蔵文化財調査センター
宮沢賢治童話村
山の駅 昭和の学校
岩手県立平泉世界遺産ガイダンスセンター
平和懐堂
平泉文化遺産センター
平泉文化館
斎藤實記念館
日本現代詩歌文学館
木村榮記念館
石と賢治のミュージアム
羅須地人協会
花巻市博物館
花巻新渡戸記念館
讃衡蔵
高村光太郎紀念館(花巻歴史民俗資料館)
高野長英記念館
鬼の館

Libraries in Kanegasaki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hanamaki Library0.0
Mizzenmast Library0.0
北上市立中央図書館0.0
北上市立和賀図書館0.0
北上市立江釣子図書館0.0
平泉町立図書館0.0
花巻図書館0.0

Hotels in Kanegasaki

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

入畑温泉 瀬目乃湯
水神温泉 東館

Restaurants in Kanegasaki

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
まるまつ

Castles in Kanegasaki

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

胆沢城

Train Stations in Kanegasaki

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanegasaki
Rokuhara

Gas Stations in Kanegasaki

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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PETRAS

Stadiums & Teams in Kanegasaki

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Ski Resorts Near Kanegasaki

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Choei Yuda Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are 0.0 $0
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwate Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shizukuishi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tazawako Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Omagari Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gosannen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akabane Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Geto Kogen 0.0 $0
Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta 0.0 $0
Tengamori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 $0
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kanegasaki

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iwate Hanamaki AirportHNAMedium Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight AirportSmall Airport
Semine AirstripSmall Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kanegasaki

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Esashi Post Office
Inase Post Office
Kanegasaki Post Office
Nagaoka Post Office
Rokuhara Ekimae Post Office
Rokuhara Post Office
Tamasato Post Office
Teruoka Summary Post Office

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 Kanegasaki

What is the population of Kanegasaki?

Kanegasaki has a population of 15,580 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 69.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kanegasaki 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 Kanegasaki?

Kanegasaki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kanegasaki?

The job market in Kanegasaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 499 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kanegasaki?

The median home value in Kanegasaki is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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