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Kariya, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Kariya is a mid-size city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 52,015. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 52,015 |
| Population Density | 1,062 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7514°, 134.3873° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.4 inches (1,407 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Kariya
Kariya is a mid-size city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 52,015. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kariya vs Japan Average
Income: Kariya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,664 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 20,806 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kariya
Kariya 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 49.0 sq mi (126.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7514°N, 134.3873°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 115 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 62 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 65 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 167 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Kariya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.4").
Schools in Kariya
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立坂越中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立坂越小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立赤穂高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立御崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立赤穂東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立尾崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 赤穂市立赤穂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kariya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kariya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akō City Museum of History | ||||
| Bizen City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Bizen City Museum of Art | ||||
| BIZEN Latin American Museum of Art | ||||
| Gishi Treasury | ||||
| Kakonoura Historical Museum | ||||
| Kei Fujiwara Art Museum | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF SEA POAT | ||||
| Oishi Shrine Historical Museum | ||||
| いきいき交流ふるさと館 | ||||
| うすくち龍野醤油資料館 | ||||
| こどもサイエンスひろば | ||||
| そうめんの里 | ||||
| たつの市立龍野歴史文化資料館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| 上郡町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 姫路科学館 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 有年考古館 | ||||
| 桃井ミュージアム | ||||
| 海遊文化館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立美術館 | ||||
| 相生市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 矢野勘治記念館 | ||||
| 興濱歴史資料館 | ||||
| 赤松の郷 昆虫文化館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立海洋科学館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立美術工芸館田淵記念館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 閑谷学校資料館 | ||||
| 霞城館 |
Libraries in Kariya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatsuno Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立新宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館日生分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館広畑分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館網干分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相生市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤穂市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kariya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれとれ市場 |
Hotels in Kariya
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kariya
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kariya
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kariya
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kariya
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kariya
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kariya
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kariya
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kariya
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kariya
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kariya
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kariya
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kariya
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kariya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kariya
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kariya
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kariya
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ako Chidori Post Office | |
| Ako Chushingura Post Office | |
| Ako Genroku Post Office | |
| Ako Nakahama Post Office | |
| Ako Ozaki Post Office | |
| Ako Post Office | |
| Ako Sakuradori Post Office | |
| Ako Shioya Post Office | |
| Sakoshi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kariya
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| オアシス | ||
| カラダラボ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kariya
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ako Oishi Shrine | |
| 大蓮寺 | |
| 妙慶寺 | |
| 日本キリスト教団 播州赤穂教会 | |
| 花岳寺 |
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kariya
What is the population of Kariya?
Kariya has a population of 52,015 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,062 people per square mile, spread across 49.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kariya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kariya?
Kariya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.
How is the job market in Kariya?
The job market in Kariya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,664 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kariya?
The median home value in Kariya is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.