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Kin is a small city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 11,259. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kin
Kin is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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| Population | 11,259 |
| Population Density | 240 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.4522°, 127.9178° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.9 inches (2,081 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,800 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Kin
Kin is a small city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 11,259. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kin vs Japan Average
Income: Kin vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,800 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 360 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,504 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kin
Kin has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2131 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 47.0 sq mi (121.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4522°N, 127.9178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 50 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Kin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").
Schools in Kin
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruma City Miyagi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kin Town Kin Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kin Town Nakagawa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onna Village Kisenbaru Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uruma City Miyagi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onna Village Kisenbaru School | - | - | - | - |
| Kin Town Kin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| KADOKAWA DOWANGO educational institue N High School Okinawa Ikei Main School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kin
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Kin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISSTIA | ||||
| Chatan Museum | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginoza Okinawa State Museum | ||||
| Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC) | ||||
| Helios Distillery | ||||
| Moromi Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Nago Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Nakamurake Residence | ||||
| Nakijin Village History and Culture Center | ||||
| Oceanic Culture Museum | ||||
| Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET | ||||
| Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura | ||||
| Okinawa Historical Folk Museum | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Onna Village museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu-mura | ||||
| Sakima Art Museum | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Tropical Dream Center | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa museum | ||||
| Yuntanza Museum | ||||
| うるま市立海の文化資料館 | ||||
| エイサー会館 | ||||
| バーチャルミュージアム | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 木のふれあい館 | ||||
| 本部町立博物館 | ||||
| 東村文化・スポーツ記念館 | ||||
| 東村立山と水の生活博物館 | ||||
| 森のふしぎ館 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄市立郷土博物館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 風樹館 | ||||
| 風樹館 |
Libraries in Kin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayakari no mori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camp Courtney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatan Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginoza village culture center library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kadena Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kin Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Library（Kadena base） | 0.0 | |||||
| Meio University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Motobu Culture Exchange Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nago City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Wakasa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nakijin Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa International University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryukyu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Katsuren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yonabaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 宜野湾市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恩納村文化情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 読谷村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Makishi public market | |||||
| Happy More Market | |||||
| Ishikawa no Eki | |||||
| JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba | |||||
| JA Okinawa Nakijin branch Nakijin Livestock Seri Market | |||||
| JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場 | |||||
| Nakijin no Eki So-re | |||||
| NOREN PLAZA | |||||
| Onna No Eki | |||||
| Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi) | |||||
| Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| わんさか大浦パーク | |||||
| 名護市営市場 | |||||
| 愛すらんど古宇利島 | |||||
| 西原さわふじマルシェ |
Hotels in Kin
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kin
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kin
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kin
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kin
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kin
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kin
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kin
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMU Brewery | ||||
| チャタンハーバー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング |
Stadiums & Teams in Kin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha | ||
| Onoyama Athletic stadium |
Airports Near Kin
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kin
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kin Post Office | |
| Post Office | |
| Uehara Simple Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kin
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higa Ophthalmic Hospital | ||
| Hikari Clinic | ||
| JINON Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| Reha GRIT | ||
| Takamiyagi Derma Clinic | ||
| Torihori yōjō Clinic | ||
| WAN STYLE CLUB | ||
| あらかき内科クリニック | ||
| けいわクリニック | ||
| デイサービスつばさ | ||
| 琉球大学保健管理センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kin
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel West | |
| Kin Kannonji temple |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kin
What is the population of Kin?
Kin has a population of 11,259 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 47.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kin expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kin?
Kin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.9 inches.
How is the job market in Kin?
Kin has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 360 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kin?
The median home value in Kin is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.