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Kawahara, Japan

Kumamoto · Japan

Kawahara is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 6,426. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,426 Population 224/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
95.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,426
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density224/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units2,570

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain95.0 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population6,426
Population Density224 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates32.8067°, 130.8975°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKumamoto
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation95.0 inches (2,412 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age49.0 years

About Kawahara

Kawahara is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 6,426. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kawahara has a population of 6,426 with a density of 224 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,426
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
28.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kawahara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kawahara is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 206 business establishments.

Income: Kawahara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kawahara is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,570 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$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,570

Property Tax

Kawahara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.2 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates32.8067°N, 130.8975°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.0"
150% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

473 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 130 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 14 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 125 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 116 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 120 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 132 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 43 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 107 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 145 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 130 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 145 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 18 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 124 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 108 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 21 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 136 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 101 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 105 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 15 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

63 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 66 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 52 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 169 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 283 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 30 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 276 km
2018 Trami Category 1 183 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 193 km
2017 Noru Category 1 173 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 146 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 242 km
2015 Goni Category 3 47 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 275 km
2014 Halong Category 1 207 km
2013 Danas Category 1 244 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 282 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 290 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 196 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 60 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 56 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 93 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m — 136 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 138 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m — 118 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 144 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 118 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 131 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 116 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m — 135 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 101 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 145 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m — 128 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 120 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 109 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 131 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 123 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake — — 132 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake — — 96 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical — 38 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 21 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 45 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 56 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 70 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 97 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 119 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 137 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 179 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 192 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 9.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 17.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 18.4 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest

Kawahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.4") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Kawahara

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立田代東部小学校 — — — —
組合立袴野中学校 — — — —
組合立袴野小学校 — — — —
村立山西小学校 — — — —
町立津森小学校 — — — —
村立西原中学校 — — — —
西原村立 河原小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kawahara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kawahara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aso Volcano Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
KIOKU
Kumamoto Water Science Museum
Shimada Museum of Arts
Shimada Museum of Arts
The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee
伝統工芸館
伝統工芸館
合志市マンガミュージアム
合志市歴史資料館
吉田司家宝物館
吉田司家宝物館
城南町歴史民俗資料館
宇城市不知火美術館
山鹿市立博物館
山鹿灯篭民芸館
御船町恐竜博物館
徳富記念園
徳富記念園
新聞博物館
新聞博物館
池の間
清浦記念館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立装飾古墳館
神風連資料館
神風連資料館
竜北歴史資料館
菊池夢美術館
菊池神社歴史館
酒蔵
阿蘇古代の郷美術館
阿蘇火山博物館
龍の湯

Libraries in Kawahara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
八代市立図書館　かがみ分館0.0
合志市ヴィーブル図書館0.0
合志市西合志図書館0.0
合志町南部図書館0.0
城南町立隈牟田文庫0.0
大津町立おおづ図書館0.0
宇土市立図書館0.0
宇城市立不知火図書館0.0
宇城市立小川図書館0.0
宇城市立豊野図書館0.0
山都町立図書館0.0
山都町立図書館清和分館0.0
山鹿市鹿本図書館0.0
御船町立図書館0.0
熊本市立とみあい図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立植木図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS0.0
菊池市立泗水図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
阿蘇市立一の宮図書館0.0
阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kawahara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
フルーツの里　田原坂
大海水産
大海水産
大海水産
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
植木青果市場

Restaurants in Kawahara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

富喜製麺所

Cafes in Kawahara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

サニーズ

Gas Stations in Kawahara

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
東光石油
熊本空港

Golf Courses in Kawahara

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

グランドチャンピオンゴルフクラブ
阿蘇グリーンヒルカントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Kawahara

TeamLeagueDivision
Aqua Dome Kumamoto

Ski Resorts Near Kawahara

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Kawahara

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base—Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield—Small Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Kuju Gliderport—Small Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport—Small Airport
Shirakawa Gliderport—Small Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Kawahara

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
小森簡易郵便局
御船上野郵便局
津森郵便局
西原南簡易郵便局
西原郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kawahara

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
田代産婦人科
田代産婦人科
福永医院
福永医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawahara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
宮山神社
小森神社
津森神宮
潮井神社

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kawahara

What is the population of Kawahara?

Kawahara has a population of 6,426 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 224 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kawahara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Kawahara?

Kawahara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kawahara?

The job market in Kawahara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kawahara?

The median home value in Kawahara is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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