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Kawaminami, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Kawaminami is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 15,372. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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| Population | 15,372 |
| Population Density | 441 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1833°, 131.5167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.0 inches (2,414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kawaminami
Kawaminami is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 15,372. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawaminami vs Japan Average
Income: Kawaminami vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
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 | 6,149 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kawaminami
Kawaminami has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1833°N, 131.5167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 130 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 125 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 71 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 104 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 47 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 59 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 55 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 84 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 70 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 34 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 52 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 17 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 55 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 42 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 48 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 46 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 55 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 68 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 99 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 104 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 123 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 131 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 140 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Kawaminami has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (2.0").
Schools in Kawaminami
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立唐瀬原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立山本小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立通山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 川南町立国光原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawaminami
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawaminami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki | ||||
| Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History | ||||
| はにわ館 | ||||
| 佐土原歴史資料館（鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」） | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 百済の館 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 若山牧水生家 | ||||
| 若山牧水記念文学館 | ||||
| 茶臼原自然芸術館 | ||||
| 西都市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町歴史総合資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町美術館 |
Libraries in Kawaminami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐土原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日向市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立高鍋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西都市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都農町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kawaminami
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ママンマルシェTAKANABE | |||||
| 児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場 |
Restaurants in Kawaminami
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kawaminami
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kawaminami
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kawaminami
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawaminami
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kawaminami
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kawaminami
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kawaminami
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 川南港簡易郵便局 | |
| 川南郵便局 | |
| 番野地郵便局 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Kawaminami?
Kawaminami has a population of 15,372 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 441 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawaminami expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 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 Kawaminami?
Kawaminami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.0 inches.
How is the job market in Kawaminami?
The job market in Kawaminami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 492 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawaminami?
The median home value in Kawaminami is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.