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Kōya, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Kōya is a small town in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 3,279. Elevation: 2,602 ft (793 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kōya
Kōya is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 2,812, in 1,575 households. It had a population density of 21 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 137.03 square kilometres (52.91 sq mi). The town is known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.
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| Population | 3,279 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2129°, 135.6224° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.4 inches (1,787 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Kōya
Kōya is a small town in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 3,279. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet (793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kōya vs Japan Average
Income: Kōya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 105 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 1,312 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Area | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2129°N, 135.6224°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 137 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 136 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 138 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 124 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 149 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 48 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 146 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 83 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 124 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 66 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 139 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Kōya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Kōya
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立久保小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立富貴中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立富貴小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立新城小学校跡 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立筒香小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立花園中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立花坂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高野山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Koyasan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koyasan High School | - | - | - | - |
| 旧花園中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 野迫川村立 野迫川小・中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kōya
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/a/dio | anime, jpop | MP3 | |
| SOUND UP STATION NFRS | indie, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ | information, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NFRS Radio | country, dj sets | MP3 96 kbps | |
| R/a/dio (US) | 4chan, jpop | MP3 |
Museums in Kōya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chihaya Nature and Astronomy Museum | ||||
| Former Mikkaichi Koban | ||||
| Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan | ||||
| Kaki Persimmon Museum | ||||
| Kuromaro-kan (Local History Museum) | ||||
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | ||||
| Reihokan Museum | ||||
| Reihoukan (Treasure Art Museum) | ||||
| Sudare Museum | ||||
| Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum | ||||
| Takihata Museum of Ethnology and Culture | ||||
| かつらぎ町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| くすり資料館 | ||||
| まちや館 | ||||
| むかし館 | ||||
| 久米田池資料館 | ||||
| 五條市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 十津川村歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和泉市いずみの国歴史館 | ||||
| 和泉市久保惣記念美術館 | ||||
| 善兵衛ランド | ||||
| 大石順教尼の記念館 | ||||
| 川上酒伝承館 | ||||
| 市立五條文化博物館 | ||||
| 松山常次郎記念館 | ||||
| 松林荘 | ||||
| 橋本市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 水平社博物館 | ||||
| 水間資料館 | ||||
| 葛城の道歴史文化館 | ||||
| 賀名生の里歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 霊宝館 |
Libraries in Kōya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Return Post | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library - KICCS | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library - KICCS | 0.0 | |||||
| Yoshino Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| かつらぎ町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| くどやま森の童話館 | 0.0 | |||||
| ゆかいな図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五條市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和泉市立シティプラザ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和泉市立シティプラザ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大淀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岸和田市立山直図書館 山直市民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 岸和田市立山直図書館 山直市民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭図書館（3F） | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭図書館（3F） | 0.0 | |||||
| 橋本市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 粉河町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kōya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 愛彩ランド | |||||
| 橋本共栄青果市場 | |||||
| 橋本地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 橋本魚市場株式会社 |
Hotels in Kōya
28 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kōya
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kōya
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kōya
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kōya
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kōya
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kōya
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kōya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amano Sake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Kōya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kōya
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kōya
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fuki Post Office | |
| Hanazono Summary Post Office | |
| Koya Post Office | |
| Nosegawa Post Office | |
| Oshite Post Office | |
| Sakamoto Post Office | |
| 野川簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kōya
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nクリニック | ||
| あぶみ小児科クリニック | ||
| ささき・クリニック | ||
| てらもと医療リハビリ病院 | ||
| 平井医院 | ||
| 村尾診療所 | ||
| 毛利医院 | ||
| 田中診療所 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kōya
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daien-in | |
| Fudo-in | |
| Fugen-in | |
| Fumon-in | |
| Haryoin | |
| Henjoko-in | |
| Henjosonin | |
| Hojoin | |
| Hokiin | |
| Hoon-in | |
| Ichijo-in | |
| Jizo-in | |
| Jofuku-in | |
| Jojuin | |
| Jorenin | |
| Keikō-in Temple | |
| Kitamuro-in | |
| Kodaiin | |
| Kongobu-ji | |
| Kongosanmai-in |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kōya
What is the population of Kōya?
Kōya has a population of 3,279 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kōya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kōya?
Kōya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.
How is the job market in Kōya?
The job market in Kōya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kōya?
The median home value in Kōya is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.