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Kawasaki, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Kawasaki is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 17,324. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023, the town had an estimated population of 15,219 in 8522 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km². The total area of the town is 36.140 km2 (13.954 sq mi).
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| Population | 17,324 |
| Population Density | 1,035 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5999°, 130.8150° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 17,324. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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 70.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawasaki vs Japan Average
Income: Kawasaki vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 554 |
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 | 6,930 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kawasaki
Kawasaki 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5999°N, 130.8150°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 | 106 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 89 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 80 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 64 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 70 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 105 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 124 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Kawasaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Kawasaki
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立猪位金中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立猪位金小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川崎中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川崎東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立池尻中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立真崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立鷹峰中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawasaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawasaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum | ||||
| ふくちのち | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 平尾台自然観察センター | ||||
| 朝倉市秋月博物館 | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 王塚装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 甘木歴史資料館 | ||||
| 田川市美術館 | ||||
| 秋月美術館 | ||||
| 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 Kawasaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふくちのち | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中間市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山町図書館 | 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八幡南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉穂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉麻市立碓井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大刀洗町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 朝倉町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 添田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甘木市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 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 |
Dentists in Kawasaki
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kawasaki
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kawasaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kawasaki
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 Kawasaki
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 Kawasaki
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 安真木郵便局 | |
| 川崎本町簡易郵便局 | |
| 平原簡易郵便局 | |
| 池尻郵便局 | |
| 猪位金郵便局 | |
| 猪膝簡易郵便局 | |
| 豊前川崎郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kawasaki
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ナーシングセンター八幡 |
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What is the population of Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has a population of 17,324 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,035 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki?
Kawasaki 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 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Kawasaki?
The job market in Kawasaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 554 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawasaki?
The median home value in Kawasaki is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.