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Kannoura, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Kannoura is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 2,194. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,194 Population 5/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
84.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 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
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Kannoura

Kannoura

Kannoura Station is a railway station on the Asatō Line in Tōyō, Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the third sector Asa Kaigan Railway and bears the station number "TK30". DMV commenced operation from 2021, so this station has become a signal station at which passengers don't get on and off. The DMV stops at the bus terminal near this station.

People

Population2,194
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units878

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain84.1 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population2,194
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates33.5500°, 134.3000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation84.1 inches (2,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Kannoura

Kannoura is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 2,194. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kannoura has a population of 2,194 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 441.5 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,194
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
441.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kannoura vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kannoura is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 70 business establishments.

Income: Kannoura vs Japan

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Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kannoura 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 878 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units878

Property Tax

Kannoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area441.5 sq mi (1,143.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.5500°N, 134.3000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.1"
121% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 133 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 103 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 115 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 59 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 88 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 94 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 91 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 121 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 91 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 140 km
Jul 20, 2010 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan M4.9 140 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 51 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 28 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 100 km
Jun 9, 2020 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan M4.8 89 km
Aug 9, 2011 19 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 127 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 85 km
Jan 8, 2012 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 119 km
Oct 4, 2011 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan M4.8 52 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Izumisano, Japan M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 291 km
2023 Lan Category 2 131 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 287 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 28 km
2018 Trami Category 1 40 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 32 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 279 km
2017 Lan Category 3 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 19 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 112 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 61 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 119 km
2014 Halong Category 1 111 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 120 km
2011 Roke Category 4 158 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 6 km
2009 Melor Category 1 154 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 100 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 267 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 82 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 61 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 83 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 120 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 88 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 60 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 131 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 136 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 146 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 84 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 89 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 85 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake 127 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake 111 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 8.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 9.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.9 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 12.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest

Kannoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kannoura

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
東洋町立野根中学校
東洋町立野根小学校
海陽町立宍喰中学校
海陽町立宍喰小学校
宍喰小学校竹ヶ島分校(休校)
町立甲浦小学校
町立甲浦中学校
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Radio Stations near Kannoura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kannoura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum
Regional Museum
中岡慎太郎館
海洋自然博物館マリンジャム
海陽町立博物館
相生森林美術館
貝の資料館「モラスコむぎ」
那賀町山のおもちゃ美術館

Libraries in Kannoura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
日和佐町立図書・資料館0.0
東洋町立図書館0.0
海陽町海南図書館0.0
牟岐町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Kannoura

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Nalu
HOTEL RIVIERA Shishikui
South Shore
stay & cafe mana
みちしお
宿泊みなみか
愛宕旅館
東洋白浜リゾートホテル
民宿いくみ
民宿サーフポイント
民宿とさ
民宿むろと
民宿中尾
民宿南国苑
民宿谷口
辨天屋旅館

Restaurants in Kannoura

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Shore
はるる亭
みちしお
日愛うどん
雅屋

Cafes in Kannoura

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nalu cafe
stay & cafe mana

Monuments in Kannoura

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

宍喰浦の化石漣痕

Clinics in Kannoura

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

寿美医院

Dentists in Kannoura

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

東洋歯科クリニック

Train Stations in Kannoura

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shishikui

Gas Stations in Kannoura

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS

Banks in Kannoura

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

四国銀行

Ski Resorts Near Kannoura

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kannoura

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport

Post Offices in Kannoura

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ikumi Summary Post Office
Kannoura Post Office
None Post Office
Shishikui Post Office
生見簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kannoura

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Meitokuji
万福寺
五社神社
八坂神社
妙見宮
宍喰八幡神社
熊野神社
琴平神社
甲浦八幡宮
西山神社
高良神社

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 Kannoura

What is the population of Kannoura?

Kannoura has a population of 2,194 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 441.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kannoura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kannoura?

Kannoura 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 76°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kannoura?

The job market in Kannoura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kannoura?

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

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