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Konoha, Japan

Kumamoto · Japan

Konoha is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 5,045. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,045 Population 501/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
75.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,045
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density501/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units2,018

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain75.2 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population5,045
Population Density501 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates32.9188°, 130.6272°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKumamoto
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation75.2 inches (1,911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age49.0 years

About Konoha

Konoha is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 5,045. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Konoha has a population of 5,045 with a density of 501 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,045
Total Population
501
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
10.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Konoha vs Japan Average

The median household income in Konoha is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 161 business establishments.

Income: Konoha vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)161

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Konoha is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,018 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$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,018

Property Tax

Climate in Konoha

Konoha 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 1987 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 10.9° 62.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 11.8° 88.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 16.2° 112.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 20.9° 137.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / 26° 147.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 28.6° 403.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.9° 409.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 33.3° 201.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 30.1° 162.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 25.2° 112.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 18.7° 76.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 12.8° 73.7
Konoha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density501/sq mi
Coordinates32.9188°N, 130.6272°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 19 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 149 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 140 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 141 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 109 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 140 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 134 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 54 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 16 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 126 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 113 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 26 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 126 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 17 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 131 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 141 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 105 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 114 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 132 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

64 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 56 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 38 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 274 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 143 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 256 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 3 km
2018 Trami Category 1 207 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 165 km
2017 Noru Category 1 200 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 168 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 286 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 245 km
2015 Goni Category 3 25 km
2014 Halong Category 1 234 km
2013 Danas Category 1 216 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 255 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 283 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 224 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 82 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

19 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 36 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 109 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 147 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 149 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 146 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 146 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 140 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 128 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 141 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 137 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 77 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 149 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - - 147 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 109 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 109 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 47 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 100 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical - - 147 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 35 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 45 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 61 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 82 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 112 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 128 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 148 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 169 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 189 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 6.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Konoha has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Konoha

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立小天東小学校 - - - -
市立山内小学校 - - - -
市立河内小学校白浜分校 - - - -
市立玉水小学校 - - - -
町立山北小学校 - - - -
町立木葉小学校 - - - -
町立玉東中学校 - - - -
市立八嘉小学校 - - - -
市立天水中学校 - - - -
市立小天小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Konoha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Konoha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
Kumamoto Water Science Museum
Manda Koh Station
Museum of Water
Shimada Museum of Arts
Shimada Museum of Arts
Shogetsu Writers Museum
Tachibana Museum
Yanagawa Archives
Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K.
伝統工芸館
伝統工芸館
合志市マンガミュージアム
合志市歴史資料館
吉田司家宝物館
吉田司家宝物館
和水町歴史民俗資料館
和水町歴史資料館
城南町歴史民俗資料館
大牟田市石炭産業科学館
大牟田市石炭産業科学館
大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館
宮崎兄弟資料館
山鹿市立博物館
山鹿灯篭民芸館
御船町恐竜博物館
徳富記念園
徳富記念園
新聞博物館
新聞博物館
柳川古文書館
池の間
清浦記念館
瀬高町歴史資料館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立装飾古墳館
玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア
神風連資料館
神風連資料館
荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター
荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター
荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館
菊池夢美術館
菊池神社歴史館
酒蔵
龍の湯

Libraries in Konoha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Building0.0
Yanagawa Archives0.0
Yanagawa City Library0.0
Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch0.0
南関町立図書館0.0
合志市ヴィーブル図書館0.0
合志市西合志図書館0.0
合志町南部図書館0.0
城南町立隈牟田文庫0.0
大津町立おおづ図書館0.0
大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館0.0
宇土市立図書館0.0
山鹿市鹿本図書館0.0
岱明町民図書館0.0
御船町立図書館0.0
柳川市立三橋図書館0.0
柳川市立図書館両開分館0.0
柳川市立雲龍図書館0.0
横島図書館0.0
瀬高町立図書館0.0
熊本市立とみあい図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立植木図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
玉名市民図書館0.0
荒尾市立図書館0.0
菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS0.0
菊池市立泗水図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
長洲町図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0
雲龍図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Konoha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(株)玉名中央青果市場
Central Chikugo Fish Market
フルーツの里 田原坂
大海水産
大海水産
大海水産
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
植木青果市場
玉名魚市場

Restaurants in Konoha

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

山もみじ

Clinics in Konoha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

田原坂クリニック

Train Stations in Konoha

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Higo-Ikura
Konoha
Tabarazaka

Golf Courses in Konoha

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

鹿央GC

Breweries in Konoha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Asahi Brewery
Yanagawa'n Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Konoha

TeamLeagueDivision
Aqua Dome Kumamoto

Ski Resorts Near Konoha

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Konoha

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Imari Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield-Small Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kuju Gliderport-Small Airport
Shirakawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Konoha

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
天水郵便局
小天東簡易郵便局
山北郵便局
玉東郵便局
玉水郵便局
玉水郵便局
肥後山内郵便局

Treatment Centers in Konoha

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
田代産婦人科
田代産婦人科
福永医院
福永医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Konoha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hiyoshi Shrine
Hiyoshi Shrine

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 Konoha

What is the population of Konoha?

Konoha has a population of 5,045 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 501 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Konoha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Konoha?

Konoha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.

How is the job market in Konoha?

The job market in Konoha is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 161 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Konoha?

The median home value in Konoha is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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