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Kawahigashi, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Kawahigashi is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 6,237. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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| Population | 6,237 |
| Population Density | 199 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3725°, 131.0075° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.7 inches (2,330 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Kawahigashi
Kawahigashi is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 6,237. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawahigashi vs Japan Average
Income: Kawahigashi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,495 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3725°N, 131.0075°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 39 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 101 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 40 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 139 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 119 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 72 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 72 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 55 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 90 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 108 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 40 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 45 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 59 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 64 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 168 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 187 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Kawahigashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Kawahigashi
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立串良中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立串良小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立内之浦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有明小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 町立東串良中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立柏原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立池之原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立串良商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 肝付町立 波野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 肝付町立 波野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawahigashi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawahigashi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base | ||||
| Museum Kanoyashi minzokukan | ||||
| 内之浦宇宙空間観測所宇宙科学資料館 | ||||
| 吾平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 大隅郷土館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有明農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 王子遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 肝付町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市鉄道記念館 |
Libraries in Kawahigashi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 串間中学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南大隅町根占図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿屋市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kawahigashi
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kawahigashi
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawahigashi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kawahigashi
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kawahigashi
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 串良岡崎郵便局 | |
| 串良郵便局 | |
| 内之浦郵便局 | |
| 柏原郵便局 | |
| 波見郵便局 | |
| 溜水簡易郵便局 | |
| 野崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 高山有明簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawahigashi
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 串良キリスト教会 | |
| 事代主神社 | |
| 月読神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kawahigashi
What is the population of Kawahigashi?
Kawahigashi has a population of 6,237 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 31.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawahigashi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Kawahigashi?
Kawahigashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.
How is the job market in Kawahigashi?
The job market in Kawahigashi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 200 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawahigashi?
The median home value in Kawahigashi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.