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Kashima-shi, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Kashima-shi is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 66,950. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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| Population | 66,950 |
| Population Density | 1,636 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9654°, 140.6447° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Kashima-shi
Kashima-shi is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 66,950. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kashima-shi vs Japan Average
Income: Kashima-shi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 32 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 26,780 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kashima-shi
Kashima-shi has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9654°N, 140.6447°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 141 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 132 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 141 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 106 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 138 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 98 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 116 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 122 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 84 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 130 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 136 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 137 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 143 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 147 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 164 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 168 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 171 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 179 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 184 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 186 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 189 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 190 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Kashima-shi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Kashima-shi
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹿嶋市立 豊郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 清真学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立三笠小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Sangyo-gakuin Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 高松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 高松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 鉢形小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 平井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kashima Gakuen High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 中野西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立鹿島特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 波野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 大野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 中野東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 平井中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿島市立 大同東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kashima City Kashima Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashima City Kano Junio High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashima City Toyotsu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Junior High School Attached to Kashima | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kashima-shi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kashima-shi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higeta Historical building | ||||
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Soy Sauce Taste Experience Center (Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory) | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| ナウル共和国銚子パビリオン（日本ナウル友好記念博物館） | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 大内かっぱハウス | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Kashima-shi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢田部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鉾田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 銚子市公正図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kashima-shi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choshi Select Market | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Restaurants in Kashima-shi
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kashima-shi
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kashima-shi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kashima-shi
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kashima-shi
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kashima-shi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kashima-shi
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kashima-shi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kashima-shi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kashima-shi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kashima-shi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kashima-shi
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kashima-shi
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arai Post Office | |
| Kashima Hirai Post Office | |
| Kashima Jingu-mae Post Office | |
| Kashima Post Office | |
| Nakano Post Office | |
| Ono Post Office | |
| Takamatsu Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kashima-shi
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kashima Shrine | |
| Kashima Shrine | |
| Ryu-jinja Shrine | |
| 下生鎌足神社 | |
| 伊勢神社 | |
| 坂戸神社 | |
| 弁財天 | |
| 根本寺 | |
| 稲生神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 笠間稲荷神社 | |
| 護国院 | |
| 鹿島神宮西の一之鳥居 | |
| 鹿島神宮西の一之鳥居 |
Quick Facts
Around Kashima-shi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kashima-shi?
Kashima-shi has a population of 66,950 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,636 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kashima-shi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kashima-shi?
Kashima-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kashima-shi?
The job market in Kashima-shi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area, including 14 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kashima-shi?
The median home value in Kashima-shi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.