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Kita-Akita, Japan
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Kita-Akita is a mid-size city in Akita, Japan with a population of 31,504. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 31,504 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1996°, 140.3939° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,461 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.5 inches (44 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Kita-Akita
Kita-Akita is a mid-size city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 31,504. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kita-Akita vs Japan Average
Income: Kita-Akita vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,008 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,602 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kita-Akita
Kita-Akita has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1633 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 651.8 sq mi (1,688.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1996°N, 140.3939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 113 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 137 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 82 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 77 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 54 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 133 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 123 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 129 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 82 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 92 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 117 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Yakeyama (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 41 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 48 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 51 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 54 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 60 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 63 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 65 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 65 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 126 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 135 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 142 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 166 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 169 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in |
Kita-Akita has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Kita-Akita
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北秋田市立合川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北秋田市立米内沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北秋田市立森吉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北秋田市立清鷹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立比内支援学校鷹巣学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北秋田市立合川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kita-Akita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kita-Akita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitainu Kaikan | ||||
| Zero Date Art Center | ||||
| 伊勢堂岱縄文館 | ||||
| 内陸線資料館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁異人館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁郷土文化保存伝承館 | ||||
| 土蔵（資料館） | ||||
| 大太鼓の館 | ||||
| 大館市民舞伝習館 | ||||
| 大館郷土博物館 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー | ||||
| 浜辺の歌音楽館 | ||||
| 環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 胡桃館遺跡出土品収蔵庫 | ||||
| 藤里町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kita-Akita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北秋田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗盛記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白沢図書 木漏れ日 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花矢図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kita-Akita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝市 |
Hotels in Kita-Akita
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kita-Akita
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kita-Akita
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kita-Akita
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kita-Akita
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kita-Akita
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kita-Akita
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kita-Akita
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kita-Akita
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kita-Akita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kita-Akita
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kita-Akita
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kita-Akita
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aikawa Post Office | |
| Kamisugi Summary Post Office | |
| Nanukaichi Post Office | |
| Ryushin Summary Post Office | |
| Sawaguchi Summary Post Office | |
| Sumomotai Post Office | |
| Urata Post Office | |
| Yonaizawa Post Office | |
| 米内沢駅前簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kita-Akita
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kita-Akita
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nakadotai Shrine | |
| キリスト教会 | |
| 今宮神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 唐松神社 | |
| 大野台金澤八幡神社 | |
| 天理教阿仁落合分教会 | |
| 季岱八幡神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 庚申神社 | |
| 御不動尊 | |
| 曹洞宗 殻城山 新田寺 | |
| 村杜神明社(川井神明社) | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 祠 | |
| 福田稲荷神社 | |
| 稲荷堂 |
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What is the population of Kita-Akita?
Kita-Akita has a population of 31,504 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 651.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kita-Akita expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Kita-Akita?
Kita-Akita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kita-Akita?
The job market in Kita-Akita is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,008 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kita-Akita?
The median home value in Kita-Akita is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.