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Kobayashi, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Kobayashi is a mid-size city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 44,154. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kobayashi
Kobayashi is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 42,139 in 19144 households, and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 562.95 km2 (217.36 sq mi).
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| Population | 44,154 |
| Population Density | 203 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°, 130.9833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 112.3 inches (2,853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kobayashi
Kobayashi is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 44,154. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kobayashi vs Japan Average
Income: Kobayashi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,413 |
Business (County)
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 | 17,662 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kobayashi
Kobayashi 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 2371 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 217.4 sq mi (563.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°N, 130.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 107 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 50 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 101 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 54 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 102 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 119 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 88 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 47 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 59 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 72 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 96 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 58 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 38 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 108 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 81 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 13 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 44 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 94 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 108 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 125 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 149 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 19.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Kobayashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.7") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Kobayashi
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立広原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立細野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立細野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立小林小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立小林高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 都城養護小林校小学部 | - | - | - | - |
| 都城養護小林校中学部 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立小林西高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立小林工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立小林商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立栗須小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三松中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西小林小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西小林中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立永久津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立永久津中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東方中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立幸ヶ丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立小林中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kobayashi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kobayashi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayatozuka Historical Site Museum | ||||
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 野尻町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 霧島市立国分郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島県霧島アートの森 |
Libraries in Kobayashi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国分市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 隼人町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kobayashi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （株）都城公設卸売市場 | |||||
| 吉無田商店 |
Train Stations in Kobayashi
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kobayashi
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kobayashi
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kobayashi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kobayashi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kobayashi
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三松簡易郵便局 | |
| 小林上町郵便局 | |
| 小林南町簡易郵便局 | |
| 小林城山簡易郵便局 | |
| 小林西町簡易郵便局 | |
| 小林郵便局 | |
| 広原簡易郵便局 | |
| 東方郵便局 | |
| 栗須郵便局 | |
| 水流迫簡易郵便局 | |
| 永久津簡易郵便局 | |
| 真方簡易郵便局 | |
| 細野簡易郵便局 | |
| 西原簡易郵便局 | |
| 西小林郵便局 | |
| 須木郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kobayashi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Atago shrine |
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What is the population of Kobayashi?
Kobayashi has a population of 44,154 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 217.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kobayashi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kobayashi?
Kobayashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.3 inches.
How is the job market in Kobayashi?
The job market in Kobayashi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,413 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kobayashi?
The median home value in Kobayashi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.