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Kurino, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Kurino is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 9,119. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Kurino
Kurino was a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 9,119 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9500°, 130.7167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.2 inches (2,597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Kurino
Kurino is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 9,119. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kurino vs Japan Average
Income: Kurino vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 292 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,648 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kurino
Kurino 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 80.2 sq mi (207.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9500°N, 130.7167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 97 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 39 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 124 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 41 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 127 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 143 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 71 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 81 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 97 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 82 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 59 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 125 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 106 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 14 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 23 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 40 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 82 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 98 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 136 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 161 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 17.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Kurino has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.4") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Kurino
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立湯之尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立轟小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立幸田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 霧島市立万膳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 霧島市立牧園小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 霧島市立牧園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿児島県立霧島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立栗野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湧水町立栗野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立牧園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立轟小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立万膳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立幸田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立南永小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上場小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牧園小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牧園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立横川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立横川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立安良小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐々木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三体小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kurino
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kurino
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayatozuka Historical Site Museum | ||||
| Uenohara Jomon no Mori | ||||
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館 | ||||
| なぎさミュージアム | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 加治木町郷土館 | ||||
| 加治木郷土館 | ||||
| 姶良市歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 日本画美術記念館「草文」 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 石蔵ミュージアム | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 霧島市立国分郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島市立横川郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島県霧島アートの森 |
Libraries in Kurino
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| くりの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加治木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国分市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姶良市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立加治木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 隼人町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kurino
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加治木町青果市場 | |||||
| 吉無田商店 | |||||
| 横川物産館 |
Hotels in Kurino
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kurino
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kurino
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kurino
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kurino
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kurino
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kurino
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kurino
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kurino
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kurino
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 安良簡易郵便局 | |
| 山ケ野金山郵便局 | |
| 川南簡易郵便局 | |
| 幸田郵便局 | |
| 栗野郵便局 | |
| 横川郵便局 | |
| 永野金山郵便局 | |
| 湯之尾郵便局 | |
| 牧園郵便局 | |
| 轟簡易郵便局 | |
| 霧島温泉郵便局 | |
| 霧島西口郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurino
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社（大平八幡宮） | |
| 勝栗神社 | |
| 安良神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kurino
What is the population of Kurino?
Kurino has a population of 9,119 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 80.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kurino expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Kurino?
Kurino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.2 inches.
How is the job market in Kurino?
The job market in Kurino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 292 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kurino?
The median home value in Kurino is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.