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Komono, Japan

Mie · Japan

Komono is a mid-size city in Mie, Japan with a population of 41,542. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
41,542 Population 1,005/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
70.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,542
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,005/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,200
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units16,617

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain70.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population41,542
Population Density1,005 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates35.0000°, 136.5167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMie
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.2 inches (1,784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,200
Median Age48.8 years

About Komono

Komono is a mid-size city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 41,542. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Komono has a population of 41,542 with a density of 1,005 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

41,542
Total Population
1,005
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
41.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Komono vs Japan Average

The median household income in Komono is $32,200, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,329 business establishments.

Income: Komono vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,200
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Komono is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 16,617 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$80,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units16,617

Property Tax

Climate in Komono

Komono has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.6° 47.1
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 61.3
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.3° 108.9
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.3° 138.5
May 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 165.2
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.7° / 26.1° 208.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.4° 194.0
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.5° 134.0
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.9° 244.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.6° / 22.7° 165.9
Nov 13.1°C / 56°F 9.3° / 16.9° 77.9
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 51.7
Komono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (107.0 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates35.0000°N, 136.5167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

545 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 145 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 110 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 127 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 113 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 124 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 148 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 149 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 86 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 89 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 119 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 82 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 83 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 122 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 133 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 138 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 125 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 126 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 62 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 95 km
Jan 15, 2021 76 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 163 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 249 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 204 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 100 km
2018 Trami Category 1 163 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 172 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 77 km
2017 Lan Category 1 189 km
2017 Noru Category 1 171 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 284 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 117 km
2011 Roke Category 3 106 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 235 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 299 km
2009 Melor Category 1 112 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 171 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 216 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 190 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 181 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 145 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 123 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m 143 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 114 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 111 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 138 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 145 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 135 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 49 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 71 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 140 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 116 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 120 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 26 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 26 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 120 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake 135 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 131 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 132 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 155 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 167 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 184 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 6.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest

Komono has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Komono

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立菰野小学校
県立四日市中央工業高等学校
北勢きらら学園
市立大池中学校
四日市メリノール学院
県立朝明高等学校
市立桜中学校
市立西陵中学校
市立小山田小学校
市立水沢小学校
市立県小学校
町立竹永小学校
市立椿小学校
市立三滝中学校
市立椿小学校
町立千種小学校
市立桜小学校
市立桜台小学校
県立四日市西高等学校
県立菰野高等学校
町立鵜川原小学校
町立菰野小学校
町立菰野中学校
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Radio Stations near Komono

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Komono

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chokaidō Museum
Chokaidō Museum
Kawagoe Electric Power. Museum Tera 46
Kawagoe Electric Power. Museum Tera 46
Komono Piano Museum
くるべ古代歴史館
くるべ古代歴史館
さぼう遊学館
パラミタミュージアム
パラミタミュージアム
ブルーメの丘美術館
亀山歴史博物館
佐佐木信綱記念館
佐佐木信綱記念館
佐織歴史民俗資料室
前川定五郎資料室
四日市市立博物館
四日市市立博物館
多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館
大黒屋 旅の資料館
大黒屋光太夫記念館
小山田美術館
小山田美術館
庄野宿資料館
弥富市歴史民俗資料館
愛荘町立歴史文化博物館
日登美美術館
昆虫爬虫類ワールド
朝日町歴史博物館
朝日町歴史博物館
木地師資料館
木曽三川輪中ミュージアム
桑名市博物館
江口夜詩記念館
津島児童科学館
澄懐堂美術館
砂防ふれあいセンター
秤乃館
緑雨亭
藤原岳自然科学館
貨物鉄道博物館
軽便鉄道博物館
輪中の郷
鈴鹿市伝統産業会館
鈴鹿市稲生民俗資料館
鈴鹿市考古博物館
鈴鹿市考古博物館
関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館
高田本山専修寺宝物館
高田本山専修寺宝物館

Libraries in Komono

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kuwana City Library0.0
Tsuchiyama Public Library0.0
あさひライブラリー0.0
あさひライブラリー0.0
いなべ市北勢図書館0.0
いなべ市員弁図書館0.0
いなべ市大安図書館0.0
いなべ市藤原図書館0.0
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
亀山市立図書館0.0
四日市地域総合会館あさけプラザ図書館0.0
四日市地域総合会館あさけプラザ図書館0.0
四日市市立図書館0.0
四日市市立図書館0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
安濃町図書館0.0
安濃町図書館0.0
弥富市立図書館0.0
愛西市中央図書館0.0
東員町立図書館0.0
東員町立図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
河芸町立図書館0.0
河芸町立図書館0.0
津島市立図書館0.0
海津市南濃図書館0.0
海津市海津図書館0.0
甲良町立図書館0.0
神島田分室(神島田公民館内)0.0
稲沢市立平和町図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
芸濃町立図書館0.0
菰野町図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿大学附属図書館0.0
鈴鹿市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Komono

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
イベント広場
イベント広場
千代崎港魚市場
園芸売場
鈴鹿市漁協 白子港魚市場

Hotels in Komono

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

グリーンホテル
ホテルウェルネス鈴鹿路
三慶園

Restaurants in Komono

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

「笠庵」賛否両論
CoCo ICHIBANYA
Gusto
Gyoza no Ohsho
Marugame Seimen
Rahmen Kadokura
Saizeriya
イル ケッチァーノ ミエーレ
うな忠
お好み焼本舗 菰野店
カレーのチャンピオン 四日市インター店
キャナリーロウ
サーラ ビアンキ アル・ケッチァーノ
さと イオンタウン菰野店
バーミヤン 菰野店
ラーメンちゃん 菰野店
亀八寿司
山小屋たぬき庵
福寿園
美味旬菜 饗庭(あいば)
茶茶
菊井
豊和丸
赤から 菰野店
露庵温味
黒屋

Cafes in Komono

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Komeda
Starbucks
フラウヘン
卵卵ふわぁ~む四日市店
参道
壺茶房
椿茶園
珈琲銘香さんく 四日市店
茶番流

Monuments in Komono

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

山口誓子 句碑

Dentists in Komono

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

よしだ歯科
寺嶋歯科
菰野きむら歯科

Train Stations in Komono

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Komono
Naka-Komono
Obaneen
Sakura
Takatsuno
Yunoyama-Onsen

Gas Stations in Komono

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COSMO
COSMO
COSMO
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
IDEMITSU
Kygnus
Showa-shell

Banks in Komono

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三重銀行
北伊勢上野信用金庫
北伊勢上野信用金庫 あがた支店
北伊勢上野信用金庫 高花平支店
百五銀行 菰野支店

Gyms in Komono

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

コモノ・フィットネスクラブ

Golf Courses in Komono

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

グレイスヒルズカントリー倶楽部
三重CC
四日市CC
菰野倶楽部 ジャック・ニクラウスゴルフコース

Breweries in Komono

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
クラフトビール工房

Stadiums & Teams in Komono

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Komono

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 $0
Biwako Valley 0.0 $0
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 $0
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 $0
Ohana Resort 0.0 $0
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 $0
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Komono

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Akeno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Kushidagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider AirfieldSmall Airport
Okazaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport
Soratomo Wind Park GliderportSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Komono

17 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agata Post Office
Asake Post Office
Chikusa Post Office
Hobo Post Office
Komono Obaneen Summary Post Office
Komono Post Office
Sakura Post Office
Takenaga Post Office
Tsubaki Post Office
Ugahara Post Office
Yokkaichi Sakuradai Summary Post Office
Yokkaichi Suizawa Post Office
Yokkaichi Takahanadaira Post Office
Yokkaichi Takatsuno Post Office
Yokkaichi West Post Office
Yunoyama Post Office
菰野潤田簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)

Treatment Centers in Komono

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
もりした整形外科
北山心身クリニック
足立耳鼻咽喉科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Komono

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
エホバの証人の王国会館四日市市小山田・内部会衆
創愛キリスト教会
愛宕社
椿大神社
神明社跡
菰野町斎場
長瀬神社
隋法寺

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Komono

What is the population of Komono?

Komono has a population of 41,542 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,005 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Komono expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Komono?

Komono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.

How is the job market in Komono?

The job market in Komono is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,329 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Komono?

The median home value in Komono is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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