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Kobatake, Japan

Hiroshima · Japan

Kobatake is a small city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 8,250. Elevation: 1,755 ft (535 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
8,250 Population 59/sq mi density
1,755 ft Elevation 535 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
64.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,250
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density59/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units3,300

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain64.7 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Population8,250
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Coordinates34.7058°, 133.2504°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHiroshima
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation64.7 inches (1,643 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$32,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Kobatake

Kobatake is a small city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 8,250. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet (535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kobatake has a population of 8,250 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 140.0 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,250
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
140.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kobatake vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kobatake is $32,400, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 264 business establishments.

Income: Kobatake vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,400
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)264

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kobatake is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,300 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,300

Property Tax

Climate in Kobatake

Kobatake 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 1089 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 9.1° 24.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 9.4° 55.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 12.4° 89.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 18.9° 100.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / 23.2° 108.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.7° 206.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 30.6° 160.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 32.5° 72.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.1° 135.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 22.7° 67.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 16.9° 48.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 11.7° 19.4
Kobatake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area140.0 sq mi (362.7 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates34.7058°N, 133.2504°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above Japan avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 96 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 84 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 149 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 88 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 70 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 53 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 71 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 136 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 58 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 101 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 73 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 91 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 92 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 146 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 143 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 96 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 148 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 148 km
Oct 4, 2011 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan M4.8 110 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 252 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 273 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 158 km
2018 Trami Category 1 198 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 133 km
2017 Noru Category 1 168 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 213 km
2015 Goni Category 3 212 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 213 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 275 km
2014 Halong Category 1 190 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 280 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 165 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 258 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 154 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 227 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 273 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 183 km
2004 Songda Category 2 116 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 133 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 116 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 75 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 153 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 9.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest

Kobatake has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kobatake

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
油木高等学校 - - - -
市立上下北小学校 - - - -
町立三和中学校 - - - -
町立三和小学校 - - - -
町立二幸小学校 - - - -
町立来見小学校 - - - -
町立油木中学校 (Yuki Junior High School) - - - -
町立油木小学校 Yuki Elementary School - - - -
町立豊松中学校 Toyomatsu Junior High School - - - -
町立豊松小学校 Toyomatsu Elementary School - - - -
町立高蓋小学校 - - - -
県立油木高等学校Yuki High School - - - -
私立東林館高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kobatake

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kobatake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fukuyama Auto & Clock Museum
Kagami Yagura
The Museum
しぶや美術館
ふくやま文学館
ふくやま書道美術館
ふくやま美術館
ベンガラ館
まちづくり博物館
井原市立田中美術館
井原市芳井歴史民俗資料館
古代まほろば館
吹屋ふるさと村郷土館
国際聚蔵館(歌舞藍)
大田庄歴史館
帝釈峡まほろばの里時悠館
広兼邸
広兼邸
広島県立歴史博物館
庄原市総領郷土資料館
府中家具木工資料館
府中市歴史民俗資料館
旧吹屋小学校
旧片山家住宅
桃太郎資料館
神石高原町立神石民俗資料館
福山市しんいち歴史民俗博物館
福山市神辺歴史民俗資料館
笠岡市立郷土館
菅茶山記念館
貝原歴史資料館
高梁市吉備川上ふれあい漫画美術館

Libraries in Kobatake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
9号館/図書館0.0
三原市立久井図書館0.0
三次市立甲奴図書館0.0
世羅町世羅図書館0.0
世羅町甲山図書館0.0
井原市立井原図書館0.0
井原市立井原図書館0.0
井原市芳井図書館0.0
尾道市立みつぎ子ども図書館0.0
庄原市立図書館0.0
庄原市立図書館総領分館0.0
庄原市立図書館西城分館0.0
府中市立図書館0.0
新見市立哲西図書館0.0
神石高原町シルトピアカレッジ図書館0.0
福山市かんなべ図書館0.0
福山市かんなべ図書館0.0
福山市中央図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市東部図書館0.0
福山市東部図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0
附属図書館分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kobatake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
広島県東部花き地方卸売市場
福山地方卸売市場

Clinics in Kobatake

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

吉實クリニック

Train Stations in Kobatake

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joge
Joge

Gas Stations in Kobatake

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
JP #1412676443

Banks in Kobatake

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA Bank
JA Bank
広島銀行油木支店

Stadiums & Teams in Kobatake

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Ski Resorts Near Kobatake

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Resort Nekoyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kenmin no Mori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibukinosato Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
OkuDaisen Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kagamiganaru Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Daisen White Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kobatake

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Izumo Enmusubi AirportIZOMedium Airport
Hoei Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasaoka Air Station-Small Airport
Kohnan Airport-Small Airport
Suika Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kobatake

18 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chikada Summary Post Office
Higashimihara Post Office
Iseki Post Office
Jinseki Post Office
Joge Post Office
Kiyotake Summary Post Office
Kobatake Post Office
Konu Fukuda Summary Post Office
Maki Post Office
Nagano Post Office
Shinami Summary Post Office
Shinsaka Post Office
Takafuta Post Office
Tando Post Office
Toyomatsu Post Office
Yoshino Post office
Yuki Post Office
高光簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kobatake

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
さいきじんクリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kobatake

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kobatake

What is the population of Kobatake?

Kobatake has a population of 8,250 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 140.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kobatake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kobatake?

Kobatake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kobatake?

The job market in Kobatake is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 264 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kobatake?

The median home value in Kobatake is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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