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Kanita, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Kanita is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 5,401. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
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| Population | 5,401 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0423°, 140.6436° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Kanita
Kanita is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 5,401. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kanita vs Japan Average
Income: Kanita vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 173 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,160 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kanita
Kanita has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 44.9 sq mi (116.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0423°N, 140.6436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 118 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 145 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 114 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 62 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 143 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 142 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 128 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 148 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 17 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 47 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 48 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 52 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 62 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 95 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 114 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 119 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 120 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 122 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 136 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 143 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 144 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 167 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 168 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
Kanita has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.0").
Schools in Kanita
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 外ヶ浜町立蟹田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 外ヶ浜町立蟹田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kanita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kanita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori Museum Of History | ||||
| Aomori City Forestry Museum | ||||
| Aomori Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Jomon Jiyukan | ||||
| Memorial Ship Hakkoda-maru | ||||
| Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse | ||||
| Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan) | ||||
| Sanmaru Museum | ||||
| Tsugaru Shamisen Hall | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 青森市美術館 | ||||
| 青森県立郷土館 (Aomori Prefectural Museum) |
Libraries in Kanita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aomori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青森県立図書館 近代文学館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Marche | |||||
| 新鮮市場 | |||||
| 蟹田駅前市場 ウェル蟹 | |||||
| 青森魚菜センター | |||||
| 青森魚菜センター |
Hotels in Kanita
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanita
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanita
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kanita
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanita
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanita
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kanita
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kanita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kanita
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kanita
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kanita
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hirose Summary Post Office | |
| Kanita Post Office | |
| Mutsu Funaoka Post Office | |
| Mutsu Tairadate Post Office | |
| Odai Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kanita
80 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Clinic | ||
| Fujita Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Machida Internal Medicine Clinic | ||
| Nakamichi Clinic | ||
| あおもり腎透析泌尿器科クリニック | ||
| あさり小児科クリニック | ||
| アラヤ医院 | ||
| えびな脳神経クリニック | ||
| エフ.クリニック | ||
| おきだてハートクリニック | ||
| おだぎりメンタルクリニック | ||
| かきざき胃腸科内科クリニック | ||
| くぼぞのクリニック | ||
| クリニック こころの森 | ||
| ささき耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| しんまちクリニック | ||
| しんまちクリニック | ||
| しんまち眼科 | ||
| たく内科クリニック | ||
| とよあきクリニック | ||
| ひでかず胃腸科内科 | ||
| ホワイト急便 | ||
| まつむら小児科 | ||
| まつもと内科外科クリニック | ||
| みずたに眼科 | ||
| みどり心療内科クリニック | ||
| よこの循環器呼吸器内科医院 | ||
| りょう内科 | ||
| 三上皮膚科医院 | ||
| 三戸内科胃腸科 | ||
| 三戸眼科 | ||
| 中央デイサービス リハビリクラブ | ||
| 井上整形外科 | ||
| 井上耳鼻咽喉科医院 | ||
| 今田内科 | ||
| 伊藤眼科クリニック | ||
| 加藤内科循環器科 | ||
| 安方クリニック | ||
| 岩男外科皮膚科医院 | ||
| 岸谷整形外科 | ||
| 嶋中内科循環器科 | ||
| 川口内科 | ||
| 工藤こども医院 | ||
| 工藤内科 | ||
| 工藤内科クリニック | ||
| 工藤内科クリニック | ||
| 成田あつしクリニック | ||
| 斉藤内科小児科 | ||
| 斉藤内科小児科 | ||
| 木村文祥内科 | ||
| 木村隆内科呼吸器科医院 | ||
| 村上整形外科 | ||
| 村上新町病院 | ||
| 村上病院 | ||
| 村岡整形外科クリニック | ||
| 村林内科 | ||
| 桂木クリニック | ||
| 桜庭内科 | ||
| 梅原内科胃腸科 | ||
| 浜田みやかわ眼科 | ||
| 渋谷内科 | ||
| 疾病予防施設 慈恵クリニック | ||
| 白石医院 | ||
| 石田クリニック | ||
| 神外科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 福士泌尿器科医院 | ||
| 福士胃腸科循環器科医院 | ||
| 菊池内科クリニック | ||
| 藤巻内科小児科 | ||
| 藤本クリニック | ||
| 西部整形外科医院 | ||
| 象こどもクリニック | ||
| 長島皮膚科クリーニング | ||
| 長島皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 阿部レディースクリニック | ||
| 青森保健生活協同組合 協立クリニック | ||
| 青森整形外科クリニック | ||
| 青葉こころのクリニック | ||
| 髙屋医院 | ||
| 黒滝整形外科 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kanita
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan | Cultural | 2021 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanita
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 塩越稲荷神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 船岡久須志神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanita
What is the population of Kanita?
Kanita has a population of 5,401 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kanita expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Kanita?
Kanita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kanita?
Kanita has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 173 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kanita?
The median home value in Kanita is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.