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Komatsu, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Komatsu is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 14,558. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Komatsu
Komatsu is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018, the city had an estimated population of 108,509 in 42,664 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 371.05 square kilometres (143.26 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 14,558 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0025°, 140.0414° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,385 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Komatsu
Komatsu is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 14,558. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Komatsu vs Japan Average
Income: Komatsu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 466 |
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 | 5,823 |
Property Tax
Climate in Komatsu
Komatsu has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 100.6 sq mi (260.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0025°N, 140.0414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 126 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 83 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 136 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 117 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 139 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 139 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 146 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 102 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 35 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 38 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 45 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 45 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 75 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 98 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 101 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 122 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 125 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 125 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 134 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 142 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 146 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 146 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in |
Komatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (3.4").
Schools in Komatsu
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 川西町立小松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| マリピアノ教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 川西町立川西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Komatsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Komatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| やませ蔵 | ||||
| よねおりかんこうセンター | ||||
| 上山城 | ||||
| 丸大扇屋 | ||||
| 今昔館 | ||||
| 宮坂考古館 | ||||
| 我妻榮記念館 | ||||
| 掬粋巧芸館 | ||||
| 旧竹田写真館 | ||||
| 浜田広介記念館 | ||||
| 熊野考古館 | ||||
| 稽照殿 | ||||
| 米沢市上杉博物館 | ||||
| 米沢市埋蔵文化財資料室 | ||||
| 米沢織物歴史資料館 | ||||
| 結城豊太郎記念館 | ||||
| 蟹仙洞 | ||||
| 遅筆堂文庫 | ||||
| 酒造資料館 東光の酒蔵 | ||||
| 鈴木晋美術館 | ||||
| 長沼孝三彫塑館 | ||||
| 風土記の丘考古資料館 | ||||
| 高松和紙民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Komatsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED設置場所 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南陽市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学工学部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米沢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Komatsu
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Komatsu
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Komatsu
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Komatsu
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Komatsu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Komatsu
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Komatsu
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Komatsu
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Komatsu
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Komatsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Komatsu
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Komatsu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Komatsu
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chugun Post Office | |
| Inukawa Summary Post Office | |
| Komatsu Post Office | |
| Obune Post Office | |
| Onagashima Summary Post Office | |
| Sakamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Shimokomatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Tamaniwa Post Office | |
| Tokita Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Komatsu
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 仏成寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 大円寺 | |
| 太覚院 | |
| 常念寺 | |
| 春光寺 | |
| 皇大神社 | |
| 等順寺 | |
| 陽源院 | |
| 高福寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Komatsu?
Komatsu has a population of 14,558 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 100.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Komatsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Komatsu?
Komatsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Komatsu?
The job market in Komatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 466 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Komatsu?
The median home value in Komatsu is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.