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Kawara, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Kawara is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 10,657. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 10,657 |
| Population Density | 621 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6694°, 130.8426° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.1 inches (1,756 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Kawara
Kawara is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 10,657. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawara vs Japan Average
Income: Kawara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,263 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kawara
Kawara has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1731 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6694°N, 130.8426°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 114 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 90 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 81 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 67 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 75 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 113 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 116 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Kawara
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立伊田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立中津原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立今任小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立勾金中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立勾金小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立採銅所小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香春町立香春中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立香春小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立田川農林高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立田川高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kita-Kyushu Manga Museum | ||||
| Kita-Kyushu Manga Museum | ||||
| Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery and Studio | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum | ||||
| TOTO Museum | ||||
| ZENRIN Museum | ||||
| ZENRIN Museum | ||||
| いのちのたび博物館 | ||||
| ふくちのち | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| わかちく資料館 | ||||
| 万葉植物園 | ||||
| 北九州イノベーションギャラリー | ||||
| 北九州市平和のまちミュージアム | ||||
| 北九州市水環境館 | ||||
| 北九州市水環境館 | ||||
| 北九州市立 こども文化会館 | ||||
| 北九州市立 小倉城庭園 | ||||
| 北九州市立 小倉城庭園 | ||||
| 北九州市立美術館 | ||||
| 北九州市立美術館 | ||||
| 北九州市立美術館分館 | ||||
| 北九州市立美術館分館 | ||||
| 北九州市立自然史・歴史博物館（いのちのたび博物館） | ||||
| 北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館 | ||||
| 嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館 | ||||
| 多賀谷美術館 | ||||
| 平尾台自然観察センター | ||||
| 朝倉市秋月博物館 | ||||
| 松本清張記念館 | ||||
| 松本清張記念館 | ||||
| 水環境館 | ||||
| 水環境館 | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 河伯洞 | ||||
| 王塚装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 田川市美術館 | ||||
| 秋月美術館 | ||||
| 芦屋歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 芦屋釜の里 | ||||
| 英彦山修験道館 | ||||
| 行橋市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 道原の眼鏡橋 | ||||
| 鞍手町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 飯塚市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Kawara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふくちのち | 0.0 | |||||
| 中間市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館八幡南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立戸畑図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立戸畑図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立若松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立若松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立若松図書館島郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立門司図書館大里分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立門司図書館大里分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立門司図書館大里分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉穂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉麻市立碓井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡垣サンリーアイ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄内町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 方城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水巻町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 添田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 直方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町めくばーる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑穂町立ちくほ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 糸田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦屋町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立西部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行橋市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遠賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遠賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立穂波図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kawara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga Ichiba | |||||
| 中央卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Kawara
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kawara
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kawara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu |
Ski Resorts Near Kawara
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kawara
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kawara
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 勾金郵便局 | |
| 夏吉簡易郵便局 | |
| 採銅所郵便局 | |
| 田川東町郵便局 | |
| 香春郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kawara
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| reiko skin clinic | ||
| reiko skin clinic | ||
| かわい泌尿器科クリニック | ||
| ナーシングセンター八幡 | ||
| 有吉医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawara
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大岩弘法院 | |
| 大岩弘法院 | |
| 真行寺（浄土真宗本願寺派） |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kawara
What is the population of Kawara?
Kawara has a population of 10,657 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 621 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kawara?
Kawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kawara?
The job market in Kawara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 341 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawara?
The median home value in Kawara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.