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Kumagawa, Japan
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Kumagawa is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 14,003. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Kumagawa
The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company, which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.
People
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| Population | 14,003 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4436°, 135.9014° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.1 inches (1,934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Kumagawa
Kumagawa is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 14,003. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kumagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kumagawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 448 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,601 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kumagawa
Kumagawa 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 2213 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 386.9 sq mi (1,002.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4436°N, 135.9014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 75 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 36 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 144 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 122 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 95 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 111 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 151 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 166 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 175 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Kumagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and November the driest (4.7").
Schools in Kumagawa
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立みそみ小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三方中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立明倫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今津西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今津西小学校椋川分校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立朽木中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立朽木東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立上中中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立三宅小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立野木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立瓜生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立鳥羽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若狭町立熊川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kumagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kumagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Local History Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Municipal Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Railway Museum | ||||
| エル・パーク・おおい | ||||
| おきしま資料館 | ||||
| ジオラマ館 | ||||
| 中池見人と自然のふれあいの里 | ||||
| 人道の港 敦賀ムゼウム | ||||
| 原子力の科学館「あっとほうむ」 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 小浜市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 小浜市町並みと食の館 | ||||
| 小浜市町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 小浜西組重伝建地区町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 岩の鼻遺跡館 | ||||
| 御食国若狭おばま食文化館 | ||||
| 旧敦賀港駅ランプ小屋 | ||||
| 比良美術館 | ||||
| 熊川宿若狭美術館 | ||||
| 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館 | ||||
| 福井県立年縞博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | ||||
| 箸のふるさと館 | ||||
| 美浜町立歴史文化館 | ||||
| 若狭三方縄文博物館 | ||||
| 若狭国吉城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 若狭鯖街道熊川宿資料館・宿場館 | ||||
| 菅浦郷土史料館 | ||||
| 近江聖人中江藤樹記念館 | ||||
| 高島市郷土文化保存伝習施設朽木資料館 | ||||
| 高島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鯖街道ミュージアム |
Libraries in Kumagawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 敦賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立若狭図書学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立生涯学習センターなびあす | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立三方図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立上中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立マキノ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立今津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立図書館新旭図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館高島分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立朽木図書サロン | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kumagawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| マキノピックランド | |||||
| 平和堂 | |||||
| 敦賀水産卸売市場 | |||||
| 日本海さかな街 | |||||
| 梅の里会館 |
Hotels in Kumagawa
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kumagawa
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kumagawa
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kumagawa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kumagawa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kumagawa
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kumagawa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kumagawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kumagawa
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kumagawa
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kumagawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kumagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Brewery | ||||
| 三宅彦右衛門酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kumagawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kumagawa
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kumagawa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kumagawa
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agari Post Office | |
| Furuya Summary Post Office | |
| Hosaka Post Office | |
| Kaminaka Post Office | |
| Kumagawa Post Office | |
| Kutsuki Post Office | |
| Otoba Post Office | |
| Tomura Post Office | |
| 安賀里郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kumagawa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 温熱療法ミヤモト |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kumagawa
91 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三玄寺 | |
| 久永寺 | |
| 二十八所神社 | |
| 伊吹神社 | |
| 信主神社 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円成寺 | |
| 円通堂 | |
| 勝手神社 | |
| 勝手神社 | |
| 古城神社 | |
| 吉祥院 | |
| 向陽寺 | |
| 圓明堂 |
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What is the population of Kumagawa?
Kumagawa has a population of 14,003 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 386.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kumagawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Kumagawa?
Kumagawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kumagawa?
The job market in Kumagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 448 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kumagawa?
The median home value in Kumagawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.