Kesennuma, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Kesennuma is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 59,341. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 59,341 |
| Population Density | 462 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9011°, 141.5775° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
About Kesennuma
Kesennuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 59,341. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Kesennuma
Kesennuma 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 1492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 128.4 sq mi (332.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9011°N, 141.5775°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 96 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 115 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 58 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 62 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 104 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 142 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 146 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 95 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 88 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 106 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 132 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 117 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 69 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 76 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 117 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 117 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 130 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 133 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 134 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 138 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 174 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 180 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 189 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 195 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Kesennuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Kesennuma
42 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashikami Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nitsuki Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Jonan Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kesennuma Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kesennuma Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Prefecture Kesennuma High School | - | - | - | - |
| 室根東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Oya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oya Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Matsuiwa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hashikami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omose Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Prefecture Kesennuma Koyo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Matsuiwa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shishiori Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kujo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shinjo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toryo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Karakuwa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Karakuwa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tsukidate Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 英智学館 | - | - | - | - |
| Kesennuma Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 八瀬 森の学校 | - | - | - | - |
| クマセイ数学塾 | - | - | - | - |
| 吉田ミュージックセンター | - | - | - | - |
| 上野料理教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 木村塾 | - | - | - | - |
| セコー学院 | - | - | - | - |
| おのでら塾 | - | - | - | - |
| 学舎 英和 | - | - | - | - |
| 学習塾ホライズン | - | - | - | - |
| 宮城県立気仙沼支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 俊英ゼミ | - | - | - | - |
| 英智学館 | - | - | - | - |
| KATEKYO学院 | - | - | - | - |
| 放送大学 気仙沼視聴学習室 | - | - | - | - |
| 晃陽学園 気仙沼リアス調理専門学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shishiori Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 気仙沼市立 大島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 気仙沼市立 大島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Omose Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kesennuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kesennuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kesennuma City Memorial Museum | ||||
| Rias Ark Museum of Art | ||||
| シャークミュージアム | ||||
| 千厩酒のくら交流施設 | ||||
| 南三陸311メモリアル | ||||
| 南三陸ストーリー | ||||
| 命のらせん階段 | ||||
| 気仙大工左官伝承館 | ||||
| 詩人 梶原しげよギャラリー | ||||
| 陸前高田市立博物館 | ||||
| 鹿折金山資料館 |
Libraries in Kesennuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesennuma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 南三陸町 生涯学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 南三陸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本吉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 陸前高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kesennuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Fish Market | |||||
| 志津川新魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼魚市場 |
Hotels in Kesennuma
30 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kesennuma
144 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kesennuma
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kesennuma
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kesennuma
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kesennuma
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kesennuma
19 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kesennuma
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kesennuma
21 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kesennuma
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kesennuma
20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kesennuma
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kesennuma
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kesennuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tide |
Ski Resorts Near Kesennuma
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kesennuma
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kesennuma
24 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| （旧）気仙沼魚市場前郵便局 | |
| HigashiNakasai Summary Post Office | |
| Karakuwa Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Furumachi Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Kujo Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Nakamachi Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Shishiori Post Office | |
| Kesennuma Tanakamae Post Office | |
| Koharagi Post Office | |
| Maeki Summary Post Office | |
| Matsuiwa Post Office | |
| Murone Post Office | |
| Nakai Summary Post Office | |
| Ooshima Post Office | |
| Ōura Summary Post Office | |
| Oya Post Office | |
| Rikuzen Hashikami Post Office | |
| Shinjo Summary Post Office | |
| Tsukidate Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuya Post Office | |
| Tsuyagawa Summary Post Office | |
| Yagoshi Post Office | |
| 東中才簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kesennuma
86 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwakura Jinja | |
| カトリック気仙沼教会 | |
| 一景島神社 | |
| 久須師神社 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 仙翁寺 | |
| 八大龍神宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 地福寺 |
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Waterfalls Near Kesennuma
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kesennuma.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 姫滝 |
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What is the population of Kesennuma?
Kesennuma has a population of 59,341 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 128.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kesennuma?
Kesennuma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
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