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Kawaguchi, Japan
Tokushima · Japan
Kawaguchi is a small city in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 7,367. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi Dam is a gravity dam located in Tokushima prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for power production. The catchment area of the dam is 656.7 km2. The dam impounds about 87 ha of land when full and can store 6463 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started in 1956 and completed in 1960.
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| Population | 7,367 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8021°, 134.4676° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tokushima |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.0 inches (1,981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,400 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi is a small city in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 7,367. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawaguchi vs Japan Average
Income: Kawaguchi vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,400 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 236 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,947 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8021°N, 134.4676°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 92 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 74 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 98 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 70 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 131 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 104 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 102 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Kawaguchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Kawaguchi
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立新野西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立桜谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立相生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立赤松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立阿井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那賀町立鷲敷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那賀町立鷲敷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳島県立那賀高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那賀町立相生中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那賀町立上那賀中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 阿南市立新野西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawaguchi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawaguchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anan Science Center | ||||
| Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum | ||||
| ネイチャーセンター（徳島県立佐那河内いきものふれあいの里） | ||||
| 吉野川市美郷ほたる館 | ||||
| 徳島県立博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県立文書館 | ||||
| 徳島県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 那賀町木沢歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿南市立阿波公方・民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 |
Libraries in Kawaguchi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐那河内村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝浦町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日和佐町立図書・資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海陽町海南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 牟岐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽ノ浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那賀川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿南市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kawaguchi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みはらしの丘あいさい広場 |
Hotels in Kawaguchi
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kawaguchi
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kawaguchi
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawaguchi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kawaguchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kawaguchi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kawaguchi
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Kawaguchi
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ai Post Office | |
| Aioi Post Office | |
| Akamatsu Post Office | |
| Hinotani Post Office | |
| Nobuno Post Office | |
| Sakuradani Post Office | |
| 鷲敷郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawaguchi
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shoko Temple | |
| 御世神社 | |
| 持福院 | |
| 浮島神社 | |
| 釜神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kawaguchi
What is the population of Kawaguchi?
Kawaguchi has a population of 7,367 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 315.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawaguchi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,400, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Kawaguchi?
Kawaguchi 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 76°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.0 inches.
How is the job market in Kawaguchi?
The job market in Kawaguchi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 236 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawaguchi?
The median home value in Kawaguchi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.