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Kanegusuku, Japan
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Kanegusuku is a mid-size city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 40,440. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Kanegusuku
Kanegusuku Ueekata Chōten , also known by Futenma Chōten , his Chinese-style name Shō Kan and Shō Tatsukan , was a bureaucrat of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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| Population | 40,440 |
| Population Density | 7,107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1970°, 127.7259° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.9 inches (2,105 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,800 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Kanegusuku
Kanegusuku is a mid-size city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 40,440. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kanegusuku vs Japan Average
Income: Kanegusuku vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,800 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,294 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,176 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kanegusuku
Kanegusuku has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2154 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1970°N, 127.7259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 23 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Kanegusuku has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").
Schools in Kanegusuku
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Prefectural Mawashi high school | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefectural Shuri High School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Tonokura Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Shuri Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Jonan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Nakaima Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Nakaima Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru Town Nansei Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Maji Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefecture Haebaru High school | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru Town Tsukayama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Tonokura Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Sakiyama Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Kaiho Junior & Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 沖縄県立沖縄工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Matsushiro Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Ishida Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立識名小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Johoku Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa School for the Blind | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts | — | — | — | — |
| Well Culture School | — | — | — | — |
| 島尻特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru Town Kitaoka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefecture Kaiho High School | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru Town Haebaru Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nanjyo City Ozato Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefecture Southern Commercial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Shikina Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru Town Shonan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Uema Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haebaru City Haebaru Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Prefecture Southern Agricultural and Forest High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cramming School Try Shuri School | — | — | — | — |
| School IE Shuri-Kubagawa School | — | — | — | — |
| Children Day Service Hattatsu Labo | — | — | — | — |
| Okinawa Juken Seminar Shuri School | — | — | — | — |
| Shigakujuku Tera School | — | — | — | — |
| Uezu Abacus School | — | — | — | — |
| 琉大進学塾 | — | — | — | — |
| 雅流京都きものくみひも総合学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 沖縄県立開邦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Naha City Josei Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kanegusuku
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | — | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Kanegusuku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatan Museum | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Gushichan History and Fork Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Himeyuri Peace Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Moromi Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Nakamurake Residence | ||||
| Nanjo Art Museum | ||||
| Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET | ||||
| Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Okinawa World | ||||
| Onna Village museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu-mura | ||||
| Sakima Art Museum | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yuntanza Museum | ||||
| うるま市立海の文化資料館 | ||||
| エイサー会館 | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄市立郷土博物館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 王国歴史博物館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 風樹館 | ||||
| 風樹館 |
Libraries in Kanegusuku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayakari no mori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camp Courtney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatan Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Itoman City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kadena Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library（Kadena base） | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Wakasa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Sashiki Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Tamagusuku branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Chinen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa International University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryukyu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Katsuren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yonabaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 宜野湾市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恩納村文化情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 読谷村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanegusuku
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Makishi public market | |||||
| Happy More Market | |||||
| Ishikawa no Eki | |||||
| JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba | |||||
| JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場 | |||||
| NOREN PLAZA | |||||
| Onna No Eki | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi) | |||||
| Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| 糸満市場いとま～る | |||||
| 西原さわふじマルシェ |
Hotels in Kanegusuku
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanegusuku
59 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kanegusuku
21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kanegusuku
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kanegusuku
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kanegusuku
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanegusuku
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kanegusuku
16 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kanegusuku
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanegusuku
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanegusuku
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanegusuku
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kanegusuku
19 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kanegusuku
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kanegusuku
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kanegusuku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMU Brewery | ||||
| チャタンハーバー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング |
Stadiums & Teams in Kanegusuku
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha | ||
| Onoyama Athletic stadium |
Airports Near Kanegusuku
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | — | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kanegusuku
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gishi Simple Post Office | |
| Haebaru Post Office | |
| Ichinichibashi Post Office | |
| Mawashi Post Office | |
| Miyahira Post Office | |
| Naha Kokuba Post Office | |
| Naha Uema Post Office | |
| Naha-Nagata Post Office | |
| Osato Post Office | |
| Shuri Post Office | |
| Shuri Tera Post Office | |
| Shuri Tonokura Post Office | |
| Shuri Yamagawa Post Office | |
| Syuri samukawa Post Office | |
| Tsukazan Post Office | |
| クロネコヤマト 津嘉山店 | |
| 宮平郵便局 | |
| 那覇東郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kanegusuku
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higa Ophthalmic Hospital | ||
| Hikari Clinic | ||
| JINON Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| Reha GRIT | ||
| Takamiyagi Derma Clinic | ||
| Torihori yōjō Clinic | ||
| WAN STYLE CLUB | ||
| あらかき内科クリニック | ||
| けいわクリニック | ||
| デイサービスつばさ | ||
| 琉球大学保健管理センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanegusuku
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amagoi-taki Shrine | |
| Banshoin | |
| Enkakuji Main Gate | |
| Hinukan (God of Fire) | |
| Kannondo Temple | |
| Kubagawa gaa | |
| Madamamui-utaki | |
| Okinawa Victory Church | |
| Sairai'in Temple | |
| Sakiyama utaki | |
| Shikina-gu Shrine | |
| Shuri Church | |
| Shuri St. Andrew's Church | |
| Small Shrine of Ryugushin in Uema | |
| Sonohyan-utaki | |
| Suimui Utaki | |
| Takigusai | |
| Teruya Noro Dunchi | |
| Ubiga Well | |
| Utaki of Amasui-ryu-omikami God |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kanegusuku
What is the population of Kanegusuku?
Kanegusuku has a population of 40,440 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7,107 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kanegusuku expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kanegusuku?
Kanegusuku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.
How is the job market in Kanegusuku?
Kanegusuku has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,294 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kanegusuku?
The median home value in Kanegusuku is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.