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Kawage, Japan

Mie · Japan

Kawage is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 17,948. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
17,948 Population 32/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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About Kawage

Kawage was a town located in Age District, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population17,948
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density32/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,200
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units7,179

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population17,948
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates34.8045°, 136.5465°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.3 inches (1,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,200
Median Age48.8 years

About Kawage

Kawage is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 17,948. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kawage has a population of 17,948 with a density of 32 people per square mile, spread across 552.8 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,948
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
552.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kawage vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kawage is $32,200, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 574 business establishments.

Income: Kawage vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,200
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)574

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kawage is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,179 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,179

Property Tax

Climate in Kawage

Kawage has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.6° 47.1
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 61.3
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.3° 108.9
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.3° 138.5
May 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 165.2
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.7° / 26.1° 208.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.4° 194.0
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.5° 134.0
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.9° 244.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.6° / 22.7° 165.9
Nov 13.1°C / 56°F 9.3° / 16.9° 77.9
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 51.7
Kawage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area552.8 sq mi (1,431.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates34.8045°N, 136.5465°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.96"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

590 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 142 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 124 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 107 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 135 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 105 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 99 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 136 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 70 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 82 km
Oct 18, 1996 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.6 147 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 83 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 136 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 112 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 100 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 64 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 147 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 135 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 136 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 44 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 145 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 238 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 195 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 116 km
2018 Trami Category 1 147 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 170 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 61 km
2017 Lan Category 1 167 km
2017 Noru Category 1 160 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 276 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 289 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 102 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 289 km
2011 Roke Category 3 94 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 224 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 280 km
2009 Melor Category 1 90 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 149 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 209 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 139 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 103 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m 125 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 102 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 136 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 107 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 116 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 123 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 113 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 70 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 61 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 137 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 110 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 99 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 32 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 32 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 116 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake 113 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 148 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 152 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 171 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest

Kawage has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kawage

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立上野小学校
市立千里ヶ丘小学校
市立合川小学校
市立朝陽中学校
市立豊津小学校
市立鼓ヶ浦中学校
市立鼓ヶ浦小学校
市立白子小学校
三重県立白子高等学校
鈴鹿市立郡山小学校
市立天栄中学校
市立鼓ヶ浦中学校
市立上野小学校
鈴鹿市立栄小学校
市立天名小学校
市立黒田小学校
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Radio Stations near Kawage

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Kawage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chokaidō Museum
Chokaidō Museum
Kawagoe Electric Power. Museum Tera 46
Kawagoe Electric Power. Museum Tera 46
Komono Piano Museum
Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore
Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore
Matsusaka Merchant Museum
Museum of Motoori Norinaga
くるべ古代歴史館
くるべ古代歴史館
パラミタミュージアム
パラミタミュージアム
ルーブル彫刻美術館
レーモンドホール
レーモンドホール
三重県立博物館
三重県立博物館
三重県立美術館
亀山歴史博物館
佐佐木信綱記念館
佐佐木信綱記念館
前川定五郎資料室
四日市市立博物館
四日市市立博物館
大黒屋光太夫記念館
小山田美術館
小山田美術館
庄野宿資料館
朝日町歴史博物館
朝日町歴史博物館
松浦武四郎記念館
松阪市嬉野考古館
松阪市文化財センター「はにわ館」
津市営 香良洲歴史資料館
澄懐堂美術館
瑞巌寺庭園
石水博物館
石水博物館
秤乃館
緑雨亭
遺品資料館
遺品資料館
鈴鹿市伝統産業会館
鈴鹿市稲生民俗資料館
鈴鹿市考古博物館
鈴鹿市考古博物館
関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館
高田本山専修寺宝物館
高田本山専修寺宝物館

Libraries in Kawage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
あさひライブラリー0.0
あさひライブラリー0.0
うぐいす図書館0.0
きらめき図書館0.0
三重大学附属図書館0.0
三重県立図書館0.0
久居市図書館0.0
久居市図書館0.0
亀山市立図書館0.0
四日市地域総合会館あさけプラザ図書館0.0
四日市地域総合会館あさけプラザ図書館0.0
四日市市立図書館0.0
四日市市立図書館0.0
安濃町図書館0.0
安濃町図書館0.0
松阪市図書館0.0
松阪市嬉野図書館0.0
河芸町立図書館0.0
河芸町立図書館0.0
津市一志図書館0.0
津市津図書館0.0
津市津図書館0.0
美里図書館0.0
芸濃町立図書館0.0
菰野町図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kawage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
イベント広場
イベント広場
千代崎港魚市場
園芸売場
鈴鹿市漁協 白子港魚市場

Hotels in Kawage

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Pavilion
コンフォート ホテル 鈴鹿
ホテルF―1
ホテルグリーンパーク鈴鹿
ホテル北海
ロッジ フリー
白子ストーリアホテル

Restaurants in Kawage

42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
ICHIGO・ICHIE旬菜創作ダイニング
Marugame Seimen
お好み焼き 浪花でおます
カフェレストラン
カフェレストラン・マーメイド
ぐうちょきぱあ
しろこの酒場わじあ
スガキヤ
すき家 23号鈴鹿店
ずんどう屋
とんかつ 八千代
とんます
パスタ工房ロズマリーノ
ふじがおか
ベビーフェイスプラネッツ 鈴鹿店
まる㐂
めんくいくん
メンコウ ともや
ゆで太郎 津河芸町店
ラーメン横綱
らーめん漠
中国の家庭料理揚龍
中華レストラン台北
和楽井
和食 さと
手打うとん四国大名 鈴鹿店
武蔵
洋食屋 大成
瀬戸
焼肉東宛
牛角 鈴鹿サーキット通り店
瑞福祥
笹の葉
紅梅すし
肉のはせがわ
萬福
赤から
道とん堀 鈴鹿サーキット通り店
道とん堀 鈴鹿サーキット通り店
餃子の王将鈴鹿白子店

Cafes in Kawage

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milk
コメダ珈琲 白子稲生店
なか
ハナノワcafe
ミモーサ
ゆるごち ☆ごっしー
喫茶ゆうぜん
金菌up cafe りぼん
鈴鹿茶房

Castles in Kawage

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

稲生城址

Theme Parks in Kawage

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suzuka Circuit Motopia Amusement Park

Clinics in Kawage

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三重県膠原病リウマチ痛風クリニック
千里クリニック
玉田クリニック

Dentists in Kawage

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あかつか歯科クリニック
うえの歯科
おおかわ歯科クリニック
ゆみ子歯科
大杉歯科医院
岩崎歯科医院

Veterinaries in Kawage

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #465379106

Train Stations in Kawage

15 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chisato
Ise-Ueno
Isoyama
Kawage
Nakaseko
Shiratsuka
Shiroko
Shiroko
Shiroko
Shiroko
Shiroko
Suzuka Circuit Inō
Tokuda
Toyotsuueno
Tsuzumigaura

Gas Stations in Kawage

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COSMO
Esso Express
JA-SS PORT千里ケ丘給油所
JP #459694889
JP #5942905433
JP #630994098
エフワンマートセルフステーション
三重石商事(株) 鈴鹿サーキットランド
三重石商事(株) 鈴鹿サーキットランド
鈴鹿市漁協 白子給油所

Banks in Kawage

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA Bank
Sanjuusan Bank
三十三銀行
三十三銀行 千里ヶ丘支店
三十三銀行 千里ヶ丘支店
北伊勢上野信用金庫 白子支店
百五銀行「磯山出張所

Shopping Malls in Kawage

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

スーパーサンシ 河芸店
道の駅津かわげ

Gyms in Kawage

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ジョイフィット鈴鹿

Stadiums & Teams in Kawage

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kawage

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 $0
Biwako Valley 0.0 $0
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 $0
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kawage

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Akeno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Kushidagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider AirfieldSmall Airport
Okazaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport
Soratomo Wind Park GliderportSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kawage

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aikawa Post Office
Kawage Chisatogaoka Post Office
Kawage Post Office
Kuroda Post Office
Suzuka Amana Post Office
Suzuka Ino Post Office
Suzuka Jike Post Office
Suzuka Shiroko-Hommachi Post Office
Tsu Kogawa Post Office
河芸郵便局
津大里簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)
鈴鹿磯山郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kawage

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
かたやまファミリークリニック
もりした整形外科
北山心身クリニック
江戸橋神経科内科クリニック
西山産婦人科
足立耳鼻咽喉科
辻内科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawage

59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
つづみ弁財天
三宅神社 拝殿
三宅神社 本殿
上野神社
久留真神社
了性寺
伊奈冨神社
信光寺
八幡神社
八雲神社
加和良神社
勝速日神社
南陽寺
唯信寺
圓光寺
天理教勢白分教会
子安観音寺
安誓寺
尾前神社
彌尼布理神社
悟真寺
愛宕神社
慈恩寺
慈教寺
成泉寺
春日神社
最勝寺
本照寺
本福寺
東ヶ丘神社
極楽寺
極楽寺
横道下神社
正法寺
正覚寺
比佐豆知神社
河芸ルーテル教会
海端寺
清涼寺
甕釜冠地蔵堂
盛白寺
真昌寺
真蔵寺
神宮寺
福楽寺
福田寺
稲生天神
蓮明寺
西光寺
西念寺
西方寺
誓覚寺
近縁寺
酒井神社
野村神社
鈴鹿コミュニティチャーチ
青龍寺
高野山凌雲閣
龍源寺

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 Kawage

What is the population of Kawage?

Kawage has a population of 17,948 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 552.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kawage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kawage?

Kawage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kawage?

The job market in Kawage is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 574 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kawage?

The median home value in Kawage is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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