Kitagawa, Japan
Kochi · Japan
Kitagawa is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 1,146. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°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 | 1,146 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4477°, 134.0421° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kochi |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kitagawa
Kitagawa is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 1,146. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Kitagawa
Kitagawa has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2442 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4477°N, 134.0421°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 97 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 76 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 94 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 95 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 86 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 150 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 102 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Kitagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.8") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Kitagawa
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立北川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立北川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kitagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Museum | ||||
| モネの庭 | ||||
| 中岡慎太郎館 | ||||
| 安芸市立書道美術館 | ||||
| 安芸市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 室戸世界ジオパークセンター |
Libraries in Kitagawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 安芸市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室戸市立市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東洋町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芸西村立図書館 | 0.0 |
Ski Resorts Near Kitagawa
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kitagawa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Kitagawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Notomo Post Office | |
| 平鍋郵便局 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Kitagawa?
Kitagawa has a population of 1,146 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kitagawa?
Kitagawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 90.4 inches.
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