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Kuma, Japan
Ehime · Japan
Kuma is a small city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 7,404. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 7,404 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6566°, 132.9023° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ehime |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.7 inches (2,228 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 50.6 years |
About Kuma
Kuma is a small city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 7,404. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kuma vs Japan Average
Income: Kuma vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 237 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,962 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kuma
Kuma has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 269.6 sq mi (698.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6566°N, 132.9023°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 118 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 124 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 146 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 152 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 166 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 167 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Kuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Kuma
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立久万小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立参川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立広田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立広田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立父二峰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立玉谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田渡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立畑野川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立直瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立美川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立上浮穴高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立久万中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立明神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansuiso | ||||
| Giyaman Glass Museum | ||||
| Issōan | ||||
| Machiya Townhouse Museum | ||||
| Museum of Art, Ehime | ||||
| Museum of Historical Commerce and Life | ||||
| Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum | ||||
| Shiki Memorial Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Wax Museum | ||||
| Yokaichi/Gokoku Townscape Preservation Center | ||||
| Yuzuji-jo Museum | ||||
| カルスト学習館 | ||||
| ミウラート・ヴィレッジ（三浦美術館） | ||||
| 上黒岩岩陰遺跡考古館 | ||||
| 久万美術館 | ||||
| 久万高原ふるさと旅行村内久万町立山村歴史館 | ||||
| 乗松巖記念館「エスパス２１」 | ||||
| 五十崎凧博物館 | ||||
| 五十崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊丹十三記念館 | ||||
| 吉村虎太郎邸 | ||||
| 坊ちゃん列車ミュージアム | ||||
| 大洲市河辺歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 子規堂 | ||||
| 庚申庵 | ||||
| 愛媛大学ミュージアム | ||||
| 愛媛県美術館 南館 | ||||
| 文化財情報館 | ||||
| 松山城 | ||||
| 松山市考古館 | ||||
| 梅山古陶資料館 | ||||
| 民芸伊予かすり会館 | ||||
| 肱川風の博物館・歌麿館 | ||||
| 面河山岳博物館 |
Libraries in Kuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 久万高原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊予市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立肱川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛媛大学図書館（中央図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛媛県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東温市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東温市立図書館川内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松前町ふるさとライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立三津浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 砥部町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西条市立小松温芳図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUJI GRAND Matsuyama | |||||
| 伊予連合農協青果 | |||||
| 伊予連合農協青果 | |||||
| 地産市場 エフ・マルシェ 古川店 | |||||
| 地産市場 エフ・マルシェ 古川店 | |||||
| 産直市まさき村 | |||||
| 産直市まさき村 |
Hotels in Kuma
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kuma
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuma
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuma
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kuma
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kuma
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuma
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fujimine Post Office | |
| Hatanokawa Post Office | |
| Hirota Post Office | |
| Kuma Nimyo Summary Post Office | |
| Kuma Post Office | |
| Naose Post Office | |
| Nishimyojin Summary Post Office | |
| Nojiri Summary Post Office | |
| Oda Post Office | |
| Sangawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuma
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 44 Daihō-ji | |
| Enmeisan Yakuyokedaishi | |
| 正法寺 | |
| 福城寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kuma
What is the population of Kuma?
Kuma has a population of 7,404 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 269.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kuma expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Kuma?
Kuma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.7 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kuma?
The job market in Kuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 237 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kuma?
The median home value in Kuma is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.