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Kihoku-chō, Japan
Ehime · Japan
Kihoku-chō is a small city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 10,772. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 10,772 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2559°, 132.6834° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ehime |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.1 inches (2,060 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 50.6 years |
About Kihoku-chō
Kihoku-chō is a small city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 10,772. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kihoku-chō vs Japan Average
Income: Kihoku-chō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 345 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,309 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kihoku-chō
Kihoku-chō 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 1572 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (241.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2559°N, 132.6834°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 92 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 120 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 135 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
Kihoku-chō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (2.5").
Schools in Kihoku-chō
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立三島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立愛治小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立泉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立近永小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立北宇和高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立広見中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立二名小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立好藤小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kihoku-chō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kihoku-chō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ギャラリー 闘変木と偏竹林 | ||||
| 井関邦三郎記念館 | ||||
| 城山郷土館 | ||||
| 宇和先哲記念館 | ||||
| 宇和島市立伊達博物館 | ||||
| 宇和島市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 宇和文化会館 | ||||
| 宇和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇和民具館 | ||||
| 宇和米博物館 | ||||
| 愛媛県歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 愛治ふるさと館 | ||||
| 檮原町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 牛鬼館 | ||||
| 畦地梅太郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 肱川風の博物館・歌麿館 | ||||
| 芝不器男記念館 | ||||
| 西予市明浜歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 西予市立ギャラリーしろかわ | ||||
| 西予市立城川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 開明学校 | ||||
| 鬼北町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kihoku-chō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 四万十市立図書館西土佐分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立肱川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇和島市立三間公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇和島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 簡野道明記念吉田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市図書交流館まなびあん | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市宇和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市農村モデル野村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鬼北町中央公民館図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kihoku-chō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 宇和島青果市場 | |||||
| 宇和島青果販連市場 | |||||
| 駅なか浜っ子 |
Restaurants in Kihoku-chō
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kihoku-chō
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kihoku-chō
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kihoku-chō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kihoku-chō
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kihoku-chō
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kihoku-chō
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Futana Post Office | |
| Hiromi Post Office | |
| Izumi Post Office | |
| Mima Post Office | |
| Mishima Summary Post Office | |
| Seizui Post Office | |
| Shimoono Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kihoku-chō
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 7つの扉 | ||
| 時の実 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kihoku-chō
65 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三島神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 中野神社 | |
| 主久示神社 | |
| 保福寺 | |
| 健雄神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八守神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 大師堂 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kihoku-chō?
Kihoku-chō has a population of 10,772 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kihoku-chō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Kihoku-chō?
Kihoku-chō 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 77°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kihoku-chō?
The job market in Kihoku-chō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 345 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kihoku-chō?
The median home value in Kihoku-chō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.