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Kitakami, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Kitakami is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 93,045. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 93,045 |
| Population Density | 551 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2833°, 141.1167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Kitakami
Kitakami is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 93,045. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kitakami vs Japan Average
Income: Kitakami vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 206 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 37,218 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kitakami
Kitakami has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1545 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 168.9 sq mi (437.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2833°N, 141.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 35 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 125 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 104 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 145 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 108 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 119 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 138 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 121 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 88 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 46 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 60 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 64 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 70 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 78 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 82 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 94 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 138 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 140 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 140 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 154 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 168 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 188 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Kitakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Kitakami
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北上市立和賀東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立黒岩小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立二子小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立北上北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立江釣子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立口内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立立花小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立鬼柳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立いわさき小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立笠松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立和賀東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 専修大学北上高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立江釣子小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立北上翔南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立黒沢尻東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立黒沢尻北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 専修大学北上福祉教育専門学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立黒沢尻工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ueno Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立東陵中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立北上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北上市立黒沢尻西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立黒沢尻北高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitakami
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kitakami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Museum | ||||
| サトウハチロー記念館 叱られ坊主 | ||||
| みちのく民俗村 | ||||
| めんこい美術館 | ||||
| 七区まち博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 和賀分館 | ||||
| 奥州宇宙遊学館 | ||||
| 奥州市伝統産業会館 キューポラの館 | ||||
| 奥州市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 宮沢賢治童話村 | ||||
| 山の駅 昭和の学校 | ||||
| 平和懐堂 | ||||
| 斎藤實記念館 | ||||
| 日本現代詩歌文学館 | ||||
| 木村榮記念館 | ||||
| 羅須地人協会 | ||||
| 花巻市博物館 | ||||
| 花巻新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 高村光太郎紀念館（花巻歴史民俗資料館） | ||||
| 高野長英記念館 | ||||
| 鬼の館 |
Libraries in Kitakami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mizzenmast Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立和賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立江釣子図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻市立大迫図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kitakami
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kitakami
142 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kitakami
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kitakami
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kitakami
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kitakami
18 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kitakami
20 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kitakami
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kitakami
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitakami
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitakami
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kitakami
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kitakami
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kitakami
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kitakami
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kitakami
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kitakami
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitakami
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aisari Post Office | |
| Ezuriko Post Office | |
| Fujine Post Office | |
| Futago Post Office | |
| Iwasakishuku Summary Post Office | |
| Kitakami Ekimae Post Office | |
| Kitakami Hondori Post Office | |
| Kitakami Kajimachi Post Offiuce | |
| Kitakami Post Office | |
| Kitakami Uenomachi Post Office | |
| Kitaoniyanagi Summary Post Office | |
| Kuchinai Post Office | |
| Kuroiwa Post Office | |
| Notesaki Post Office | |
| Oniyanagi Summary Post Office | |
| Rikuchu Hirose Post Office | |
| Rikuchu Iwasaki Post Office | |
| Sugo Summary Post Office | |
| Tachibana Summary Post Office | |
| Tatekawame Summary Post Office | |
| Tokiwadai Summary Post Office | |
| Waga Summary Post Office | |
| Yokokawame Post Office | |
| 倉沢簡易郵便局 | |
| 村崎野簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitakami
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 丹波神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 北上聖書バプテスト教会 | |
| 和賀寺 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 宝珠院 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 染黒寺 | |
| 染黒寺観音堂 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 神明宮 | |
| 稱名寺 | |
| 若宮八幡宮 | |
| 西念寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 雷神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Kitakami
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kitakami
What is the population of Kitakami?
Kitakami has a population of 93,045 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 551 people per square mile, spread across 168.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kitakami expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Kitakami?
Kitakami has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kitakami?
The job market in Kitakami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 206 business establishments in the area, including 118 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kitakami?
The median home value in Kitakami is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.