Kunigami, Japan
Okinawa · Japan
Kunigami is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 4,517. Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kunigami
Kunigami is a village in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the north tip of Okinawa Island, with the East China Sea to the west, Pacific Ocean to the east, and villages of Higashi and Ōgimi to the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,517 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7589°, 128.1630° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.3 inches (2,116 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kunigami
Kunigami is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 4,517. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Kunigami
Kunigami 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 1953 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Area | 75.2 sq mi (194.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7589°N, 128.1630°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 91 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 96 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
Kunigami has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (4.4").
Schools in Kunigami
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunigami Village Hentona Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kunigami Village Kunigami Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kunigami Village Okuma Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kunigami Village Sate Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kunigami
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Kunigami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC) | ||||
| Helios Distillery | ||||
| Nago Museum | ||||
| Nakijin Village History and Culture Center | ||||
| Okinawa Historical Folk Museum | ||||
| 東村文化・スポーツ記念館 | ||||
| 東村立山と水の生活博物館 | ||||
| 沖縄石の文化博物館 | ||||
| 福地ダム資料館 |
Libraries in Kunigami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meio University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nago City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nakijin Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 国頭村民ふれあいセンター図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kunigami
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA Okinawa Nakijin branch Nakijin Livestock Seri Market | |||||
| Nakijin no Eki So-re | |||||
| Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center | |||||
| Yama no Eki | |||||
| わんさか大浦パーク | |||||
| 名護市営市場 | |||||
| 愛すらんど古宇利島 |
Restaurants in Kunigami
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kunigami
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kunigami
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kunigami
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kunigami
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kunigami
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Okinoerabu Airport | OKE | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kunigami
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kunigami Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kunigami
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Okuma Felicia Church |
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Waterfalls Near Kunigami
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kunigami.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aha Falls |
Shipwrecks Near Kunigami
1 documented shipwrecks found near Kunigami.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Emmons | - | A Gleaves-class destroyer that was sunk by kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa. |
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What is the population of Kunigami?
Kunigami has a population of 4,517 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 75.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kunigami?
Kunigami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 83.3 inches.
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