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Kawatana, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Kawatana is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 13,377. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,377 |
| Population Density | 928 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0667°, 129.8667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.1 inches (2,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Kawatana
Kawatana is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 13,377. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawatana vs Japan Average
Income: Kawatana vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 428 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,351 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kawatana
Kawatana has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1943 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0667°N, 129.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 54 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 53 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 105 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 144 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 157 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 159 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kawatana has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Kawatana
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長崎県立川棚特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立小串小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川棚中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川棚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立石木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東彼杵町立音琴小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立川棚高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長崎県立桜が丘特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kawatana
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawatana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Endo Shusaku Literary Museum | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Game Museum/ free with passport | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| MSDF Museum | ||||
| Museum of glass | ||||
| name=Memorial House for Father de Rotzthe Reverend Father ：Sardine-fishing net: Shitsu relief Institut Sardine-fishing net Workshop | ||||
| Palace Huis Ten Bosch | ||||
| Porcelain Museum free with passport | ||||
| Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center | ||||
| Shitsu Relief Institut | ||||
| Shitsu Relief Institut Macaroni Workshop | ||||
| Sotome Senpuku Kirishitan Culture Museum | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Teddy Bear Kingdom | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| セイルタワー | ||||
| 七釜鍾乳洞資料館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム | ||||
| 西海市大瀬戸歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 諫早市 美術・歴史館 | ||||
| 諫早市体育館 | ||||
| 諫早市郷土館 | ||||
| 長崎市外海子ども博物館 | ||||
| 長崎市外海歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 陽光美術館 | ||||
| 音浴博物館 |
Libraries in Kawatana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| ミライon Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐々町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 時津町立時津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 時津町立時津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西海市大瀬戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西海市立西彼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立たらみ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立森山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立西諫早図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立諫早図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長与町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kawatana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| オレンジドーム | |||||
| 佐世保市地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大村木材市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Kawatana
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kawatana
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kawatana
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kawatana
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kawatana
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kawatana
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kawatana
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kawatana
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kawatana
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawatana
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kawatana
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kawatana
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kawatana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kawatana
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kawatana
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kawatana
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 南風崎郵便局 | |
| 在日米軍針尾郵便局(Hario post office) | |
| 小串郵便局 | |
| 川棚郵便局 | |
| 西海橋簡易郵便局 | |
| 音琴簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kawatana
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Health Clinic Sasebo | ||
| リハプライド 武雄健創 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawatana
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hario Chapel | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 地之神神社 | |
| 戎神社 | |
| 昭徳稲荷神社 | |
| 貴船神社 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Kawatana?
Kawatana has a population of 13,377 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 928 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawatana expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Kawatana?
Kawatana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kawatana?
The job market in Kawatana is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 428 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawatana?
The median home value in Kawatana is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.