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Kunigami, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Kunigami is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 4,908. Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,908 Population 65/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
83.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Kunigami

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

Population4,908
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units1,963

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain83.3 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Population4,908
Population Density65 / sq mi
Coordinates26.7589°, 128.1630°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.3 inches (2,116 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Kunigami

Kunigami is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 4,908. 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.

Kunigami has a population of 4,908 with a density of 65 people per square mile, spread across 75.2 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,908
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
75.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kunigami vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kunigami is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 157 business establishments.

Income: Kunigami vs Japan

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Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kunigami is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,963 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units1,963

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 136.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 128.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 165.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 23.9° 180.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / 26.5° 250.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 29° 232.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.8° 98.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.7° 274.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 30.7° 151.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 27.8° 118.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 24.1° 125.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 20.7° 90.1
Kunigami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Japan avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Area75.2 sq mi (194.8 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates26.7589°N, 128.1630°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.3"
119% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

887 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 96 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 109 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 79 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 144 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 139 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 88 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 86 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 140 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 88 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 141 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 134 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 81 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 35 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 89 km
Aug 3, 2014 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.7 144 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 82 km
Jun 3, 1992 139 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.6 147 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 89 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 76 km
Jun 1, 1997 153 km S of Naze, Japan M5.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 293 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 238 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 158 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 173 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 265 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 181 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 253 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 198 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 294 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 264 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 231 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 297 km
2018 Trami Category 2 52 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 125 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 199 km
2017 Saola Category 1 45 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 164 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 262 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 288 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Kunigami

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Meio University Library0.0
Nago City Central Library0.0
Nakijin Village Library0.0
国頭村民ふれあいセンター図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kunigami

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Kuina
Kunigami Port Restaurant
ひまわり食堂
浜風
食堂やまびこ

Bus Stations in Kunigami

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #1239764465

Gas Stations in Kunigami

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos Aha Service Station
Eneos Okuma Service Station
JA-SS

Banks in Kunigami

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Okinawa Kaiho Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kunigami

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kunigami

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Naha International AirportOKALarge Airport
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station-Medium Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Okinoerabu AirportOKEMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Kunigami Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kunigami

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Okuma Felicia Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kunigami

What is the population of Kunigami?

Kunigami has a population of 4,908 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 75.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kunigami expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% 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 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kunigami?

Kunigami has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kunigami?

The median home value in Kunigami is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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