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Kihoku, Japan

Mie · Japan

Kihoku is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 14,604. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
14,604 Population 33/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
80.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,200 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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About Kihoku

Kihoku

Kihoku is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 15,077 in 7876 households and a population density of 59 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 257.01 square kilometres (99.23 sq mi).

People

Population14,604
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,200
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units5,842

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain80.3 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population14,604
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates34.2105°, 136.3348°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMie
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation80.3 inches (2,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,200
Median Age48.8 years

About Kihoku

Kihoku is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 14,604. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kihoku has a population of 14,604 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 441.7 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,604
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
441.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kihoku vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kihoku is $32,200, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 467 business establishments.

Income: Kihoku vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,200
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)467

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kihoku is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,842 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,842

Property Tax

Climate in Kihoku

Kihoku has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3772 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.4° 129.6
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 2.1° / 12.4° 107.1
Mar 10.1°C / 50°F 5° / 15.2° 227.8
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.9° / 19.6° 260.1
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.2° 391.4
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 18.7° / 25.7° 407.6
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.8° 401.8
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31° 425.9
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.6° / 27.8° 700.5
Oct 19°C / 66°F 14.8° / 23.3° 413.0
Nov 13.9°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.7° 206.6
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 3.9° / 13.7° 100.8
Kihoku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area441.7 sq mi (1,144.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates34.2105°N, 136.3348°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 5, 2004 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M7.4 133 km
Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 130 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 128 km
Sep 6, 2004 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.6 139 km
Sep 5, 2004 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.5 133 km
Jul 27, 2019 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.3 148 km
Sep 8, 2004 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.1 144 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 78 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 92 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 68 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 140 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 107 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 38 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 88 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 116 km
Feb 22, 2005 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 137 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 124 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 129 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 129 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 272 km
2023 Lan Category 2 82 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 246 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 181 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 132 km
2018 Trami Category 1 90 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 156 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 77 km
2017 Lan Category 2 121 km
2017 Noru Category 1 116 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 291 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 232 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 48 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 277 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 223 km
2011 Roke Category 4 55 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 174 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 241 km
2009 Melor Category 1 34 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 146 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 135 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 74 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m 110 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 127 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 121 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 68 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 96 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 69 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 59 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 57 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 132 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 146 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 96 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 133 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 130 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 141 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 124 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 92 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 11.5 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Kihoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kihoku

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立志子小学校
町立東小学校
町立白浦小学校(休校中)
町立紀北中学校
町立赤羽中学校
町立赤羽小学校
町立錦中学校
町立錦小学校
町立三浦小学校
紀北町立長島西小学校
町立海野小学校
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Radio Stations near Kihoku

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kihoku

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
おおみや昆虫館
大紀町郷土資料館
天文科学館
尾鷲市立中央公民館郷土室
海山郷土資料館

Libraries in Kihoku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
大台町立図書館0.0
尾鷲市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kihoku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
九鬼漁業協同組合魚市場
紀北青果市場

Restaurants in Kihoku

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

のりのり
まる清
みんみん
むく
一力庵
万両寿し
中華料理 リユウ
八洲楼
吉野寿司
多喜屋
日本料理 ふな田
竹寿司

Cafes in Kihoku

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

On the beach Cafe
マリ
ラベンダー
喫茶 萩原
樹林

Train Stations in Kihoku

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kii-Nagashima
Minose

Gas Stations in Kihoku

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Idemitsu Kosan
Idemitsu Kosan
西村石油

Banks in Kihoku

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

百五銀行
百五銀行
紀北信用金庫 長島支店

Airports Near Kihoku

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Yao AirportMedium Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Akeno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kushidagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kihoku

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kii Higashinagashima Post Office
Kii Nagashima Post Office
Kii Shimabara Post Office
Minose Post Office
Nishiki Post Office
Osugidani Post Office
Shikooku Summary Post Office
Shiroura Summary Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kihoku

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
二郷神社
地蔵院
大昌寺
日本基督教団 紀伊長島教会
養海院

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kihoku

What is the population of Kihoku?

Kihoku has a population of 14,604 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 441.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kihoku expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kihoku?

Kihoku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kihoku?

The job market in Kihoku is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 467 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kihoku?

The median home value in Kihoku is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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