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Komaba, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Komaba is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 6,068. Elevation: 2,615 ft (797 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,068 Population 63/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
72.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,068
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density63/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units2,427

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain72.4 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Population6,068
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Coordinates35.4333°, 137.7333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation72.4 inches (1,840 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Komaba

Komaba is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 6,068. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet (797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Komaba has a population of 6,068 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,068
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
96.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Komaba vs Japan Average

The median household income in Komaba is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: Komaba vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Komaba is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,427 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,427

Property Tax

Climate in Komaba

Komaba 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 1601 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 6.5° 49.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 7.2° 78.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 11.6° 132.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 17.9° 124.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / 23° 180.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 25.5° 217.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 28.6° 243.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 30.8° 137.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 26° 215.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 20° 97.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 14° 83.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 9° 41.7
Komaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area96.3 sq mi (249.3 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates35.4333°N, 137.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
91% above Japan avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 91 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 79 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 102 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 110 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 121 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 70 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 137 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 114 km
Apr 20, 2006 16 km SE of It?, Japan M5.6 149 km
May 3, 1998 14 km SW of It?, Japan M5.6 130 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 133 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 93 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 146 km
Jun 26, 1990 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M5.4 131 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 115 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 65 km
Jun 5, 1990 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan M5.3 119 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 126 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 117 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 268 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 164 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 128 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 193 km
2018 Trami Category 1 273 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 291 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 119 km
2017 Lan Category 1 231 km
2017 Noru Category 1 289 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 205 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 85 km
2011 Roke Category 3 60 km
2009 Melor Category 1 190 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 293 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 228 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 127 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 139 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 113 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 259 km
2003 Etau Category 1 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 148 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 105 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 130 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 95 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 91 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 149 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 128 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 87 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 98 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake - 150 136 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake - - 82 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 98 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 56 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 77 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 89 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 90 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 91 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 109 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 118 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 119 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 127 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 129 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 138 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 150 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 154 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 156 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 9.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest

Komaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Komaba

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
阿智村立阿智第三小学校 - - - -
阿智村立第一小学校 - - - -
長野県阿智高等学校 - - - -
Yamamoto Municipal Elementary School - - - -
村立清内路小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Komaba

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Komaba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ajimagasa Umbrella Museum
Anmai Kan
Former Kizawa Elementary School
Frog Museum Chausuyama
Goto Family Collection
Iida Archeological Museum
Iida City Museum
Iida Sozokan
Iijima History and Folk Museum
Informel Museum Nakagawa
Kamihisakata History Museum
Kamimura Matsuri Denshokan Tenpaku
Kitada Site Exhibition
Konosuke Hinatsu House
Kujukudani Forest Protection History Hall
Kunio Yanagita House
Maibotsu Hinoki
Moto-Zenkoji Homotsuden Temple Museum
Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館)
Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum
Ogasawara Museum
Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse
Shimizuya Museum
Takamori History and Folklore Museum "Tokinoeki"
Tama-no-yu
Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall
Toyama Forest Railroad
Tōyamagō Museum Wada Castle
Yume Hiraya
ミュー自然美術館
中川村文化会館
中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館
古橋懐古館
多摩川精機歴史館
天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ
小笠原長孝記念館
歴史民俗資料館
歴史資料館
満蒙開拓平和記念館
秀水美人画美術館
竹田扇之助記念国際糸操り人形館
脇本陣奥谷
脇本陣資料室
茶臼山高原の美術館
藤村記念館
西尾実記念館
阿南町農村文化伝承センター
飯島町歴史民族資料館 陣嶺館
飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館
馬籠脇本陣史料館

Libraries in Komaba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iida City Central Library Higashino Branch0.0
中津川市立図書館0.0
伊賀良図書館0.0
松川町図書館0.0
飯島町図書館0.0
飯田市立上郷図書館0.0
飯田市立中央図書館0.0
飯田市立鼎図書館0.0
飯田駅前図書館0.0
高森町町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Komaba

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fudo Onsen Hanabishi
Gessen
Heavens Sonohara
Ryokan Ootaya
アイシンリゾート治部坂 悠遊館
ひるがみ
ホテル吉弥
伊那華
尾張あさひ苑
昼神グランドホテル天心
湯元ホテル 阿智川
鶴巻壮

Restaurants in Komaba

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horiwari
Kitasento
Monzenya
Onihira Soba
うどんやこいけ
さんのう
そば処三日庵
そば勝縁
トンキラ農園
中屋
南国飯店
見晴らし
食事処 御所の里

Cafes in Komaba

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Achi Base Cafe
Cafe Hokinoki
Goheimochi Cafe Uribou
Jujiya Hirugami
Nishitanbo

Monuments in Komaba

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Menpa-ishi

Gas Stations in Komaba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Idemitsu Kosan
浪合石油

Golf Courses in Komaba

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あららぎカントリークラブ

Breweries in Komaba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kikusui Sake

Stadiums & Teams in Komaba

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Komaba

27 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Echo Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shirakabako Royal Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shirakaba 2 in 1 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mia Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Komaba

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base-Medium Airport
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Hamakita Gliderport-Small Airport
Hida Airpark-Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Kirigamine Gliderport-Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Nukata Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Tokai Paraplane Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Komaba

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Seinaiji Post Office
Yamamoto Post Office
浪合郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Komaba

30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Achi Jinja Maemiya
Achi Jinja Okumiya
Afuchi Shrine
Chogakuji
Hakuzen Jinja
Igara Shrine
Izuki Tenmangu
Jogenji
Jokyuji
Kannonji
Kanshoji
Kasuga Shrine
Kitazawa Inari Daimyojin
Kodamasama
Kojoin Gomado (Tsukimido)
Misaka Shrine
Namia Jinja
Nanakuri Shrine
Nenryu Mountain Marishiten Stone Altar
Ohira Jinja (Kobe Gongen)
Sekkyosho
Shimo-Seinaiji Suwa Jinja
Shinano Hiei Kojoin
Soenji
Sonoharasha
Takamineyama Kannondo
Takese Ina Jinja
建神社奥宮
皇大神社
西林寺

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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 Komaba

What is the population of Komaba?

Komaba has a population of 6,068 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Komaba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Komaba?

Komaba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Komaba?

The job market in Komaba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Komaba?

The median home value in Komaba is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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