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Komori, Japan

Nara · Japan

Komori is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 3,061. Elevation: 1,483 ft (452 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,061 Population 58/sq mi density
1,483 ft Elevation 452 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
82.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,600 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,061
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density58/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units1,224

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain82.2 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Population3,061
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Coordinates33.9833°, 135.7833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNara
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation82.2 inches (2,089 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,600
Median Age49.4 years

About Komori

Komori is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 3,061. The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet (452 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Komori has a population of 3,061 with a density of 58 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,061
Total Population
58
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above Japan avg
52.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Komori vs Japan Average

The median household income in Komori is $31,600, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: Komori vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,600
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Komori 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 1,224 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 Units1,224

Property Tax

Komori enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates33.9833°N, 135.7833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.2"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

Sep 5, 2004 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M7.4 149 km
Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 128 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 97 km
Sep 5, 2004 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.5 150 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 124 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 87 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 98 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 28 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 68 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 35 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 125 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 122 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 147 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 123 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 129 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 95 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 77 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 53 km
Apr 23, 2001 98 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.4 132 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 263 km
2023 Lan Category 2 32 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 293 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 221 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 89 km
2018 Trami Category 1 33 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 114 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 134 km
2017 Lan Category 2 146 km
2017 Noru Category 1 63 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 250 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 176 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 85 km
2014 Halong Category 1 255 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 174 km
2011 Roke Category 4 94 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 117 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 266 km
2009 Melor Category 1 75 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 122 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 126 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 121 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 137 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 96 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 64 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 77 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 105 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 73 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 87 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 91 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 149 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 128 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 100 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 94 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 67 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 112 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 147 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 147 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 9.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 11.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest

Komori has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Komori

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
村立十津川第二小学校
旧西川第一小学校跡
村立西川第二小学校
旧 村立五百瀬小学校
Former Kuzugawa Elementary School & Dainana Junior High Schoo;
村立十津川第一小学校
村立十津川中学校
旧村立西川第一小学校
村立西川第二小学校
奈良県立十津川高等学校
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Radio Stations near Komori

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Komori

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
Reihokan Museum
Treasure Hall
むかし館
十津川村歴史民俗資料館
平瀬歴史民俗資料館
東紀州まちかど博物館
熊野市紀和鉱山資料館
紀宝町ふるさと歴史館
霊宝館

Libraries in Komori

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
紀宝町立鵜殿図書館0.0

Hotels in Komori

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashita-no-Mori
Fujiya ryokan
Iseya
j hoppers
Kameya Ryokan
Kosenkaku Yoshinoya
Minshuku Azumayaso
Minshuku Maruya
Ryokan Adumaya
Ryokan Yoshinoya
Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya
Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya
Yunomineso
Yunotani Senkei
えびす荘
ホテル昴
十津川温泉一乃湯ホテル
十津川荘
山水
旅館植田屋
民宿やまとや
湯泉地温泉 やど湯の里
田花館
神湯荘

Restaurants in Komori

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

teru
お食事処
そば処行仙
名物釜めし ドライブイン長谷川

Cafes in Komori

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

kiridasu cafe

Monuments in Komori

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanakake Jizo
Mizugamoto Tea House Remains
十津川村役場跡
黒木御所跡

Bus Stations in Komori

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

十津川バスセンター

Gas Stations in Komori

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

上家石油
上野地石油
二村石油
十津川石油

Banks in Komori

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA Bank
新宮信用金庫十津川支店

Airports Near Komori

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kansai International AirportKIXLarge Airport
Kobe AirportUKBLarge Airport
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport
Yao AirportMedium Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Komori

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Doro Post Office
Hagi Post Office
Hiratani Post Office
Kazeya Post Office
Kuju Post Office
Ohara Post Office
Oritachi Post Office
Shigesato Post Office
Uenoji Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Komori

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain RangeCultural2004

Churches & Religious Organizations in Komori

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kannon Temple
Tamaki Jinja
三柱稲荷大明神
大宮神社
川合神社
福山神社

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Waterfalls
3
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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Komori

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Cultural · inscribed 2004
Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites – Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan – linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capital cities of Nara and Kyoto, reflect the fusion of Shinto, rooted in t...

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 Komori

What is the population of Komori?

Komori has a population of 3,061 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Komori expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,600, 58% 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 Komori?

Komori enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.2 inches.

How is the job market in Komori?

The job market in Komori is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Komori?

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

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