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Kosawada, Japan
Akita · Japan
Kosawada is a small town in Akita, Japan with a population of 2,063. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,063 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0645°, 140.2909° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.8 inches (45 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Kosawada
Kosawada is a small town in Japan (Akita) with a population of 2,063. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kosawada vs Japan Average
Income: Kosawada vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 66 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 825 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 651.8 sq mi (1,688.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0645°N, 140.2909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 110 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 126 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 92 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 67 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 38 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 117 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 116 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 113 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 136 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 99 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 76 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 124 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Yakeyama (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 41 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 49 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 49 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 55 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 65 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 66 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 70 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 83 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 109 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 130 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 152 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 153 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.7 in |
Kosawada has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.6").
Schools in Kosawada
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上小阿仁村立上小阿仁小中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kosawada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kosawada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Prefectural Museum | ||||
| photo gallery bluehole | ||||
| 井川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊勢堂岱縄文館 | ||||
| 内陸線資料館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁異人館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁郷土文化保存伝承館 | ||||
| 大太鼓の館 | ||||
| 小池板碑群 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー | ||||
| 浜辺の歌音楽館 | ||||
| 潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県立博物館 分館 旧奈良家住宅 | ||||
| 胡桃館遺跡出土品収蔵庫 | ||||
| 藤里町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kosawada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北秋田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 峰栄館付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 昭和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 追分分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kosawada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みょうが館 | |||||
| 朝市通り |
Hotels in Kosawada
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kosawada
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kosawada
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kosawada
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kosawada
11 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kosawada
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kosawada
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kosawada
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kosawada
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kosawada
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aniai Post Office | |
| Arase Post Office | |
| Kamikoani Post Office | |
| Kosawada Post Office | |
| Maeda Post Office | |
| Shimokoani Post Office | |
| 森吉簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kosawada
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kosawada
39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 七倉神社 | |
| 七村稲荷神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 愛宕神社 龍神社 菅原神社 唐松神社 鹿嶋八幡神社 金勢神社 金刀平神社 山神社 | |
| 今木神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 冨士神社 | |
| 加羅陀仙様 | |
| 友倉神社 | |
| 友倉神社 | |
| 唐松堂 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 山崎神社 | |
| 山神社 |
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What is the population of Kosawada?
Kosawada has a population of 2,063 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 651.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kosawada expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Kosawada?
Kosawada has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kosawada?
The job market in Kosawada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kosawada?
The median home value in Kosawada is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.