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Kurobe-shi, Japan
Toyama · Japan
Kurobe-shi is a mid-size city in Toyama, Japan with a population of 41,564. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
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| Population | 41,564 |
| Population Density | 253 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9012°, 137.4496° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Toyama |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.0 inches (1,981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.0 inches (36 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,000 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Kurobe-shi
Kurobe-shi is a mid-size city in Japan (Toyama) with a population of 41,564. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kurobe-shi vs Japan Average
Income: Kurobe-shi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,000 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,330 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,626 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kurobe-shi
Kurobe-shi 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 2356 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 164.6 sq mi (426.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9012°N, 137.4496°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 67 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 84 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 71 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 72 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 90 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 118 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 59 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 116 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 67 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 88 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 39 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 52 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 59 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 76 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 89 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 101 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 103 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 111 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 112 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 119 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 134 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 8.1 in |
Kurobe-shi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (4.3").
Schools in Kurobe-shi
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobeshiritsuogyu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鷹施中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東布施小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立生地小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立魚津工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立桜井高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nyuzenchoritsuiino Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高志野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| にいかわ養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立若栗小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田家小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立生地小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kurobe City Akemine Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立村椿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立前沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三日市小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kurobe-shi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kurobe-shi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Furusato Museum 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| Asahimachi Historical Park 朝日町歴史公園 | ||||
| Hotaruika Museum | ||||
| Nyuzenmachinizayamageijutsunomori Hatsudensho Museum | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| YKK Center Park | ||||
| 北アルプス文化センター（山岳博物館） | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 宇奈月ダム情報資料館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 明治記念館（行在所） | ||||
| 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 欅平ビジターセンター | ||||
| 沢スギ自然館 | ||||
| 滑川市立博物館 | ||||
| 百河豚美術館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 舟見城址館 | ||||
| 西田美術館 | ||||
| 音澤大樹記念館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 魚津埋没林博物館 | ||||
| 魚津歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 黒部峡谷セレネ美術館 | ||||
| 黒部川電気記念館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市歴史民俗資料館（うなづき友学館） | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 |
Libraries in Kurobe-shi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Library 朝日町立 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま市民交流館図書サービスコーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま駅南図書館「ぶらり」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 入善町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇奈月町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館大広田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館奥田北分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館山室分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館岩瀬分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館新庄分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館東部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館水橋分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館藤ノ木分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館蜷川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館豊田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝日町立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滑川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 立山町立立山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舟橋村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 魚津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒部市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kurobe-shi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ＪＡなのはな | |||||
| ＪＡなのはな |
Hotels in Kurobe-shi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kurobe-shi
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kurobe-shi
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kurobe-shi
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kurobe-shi
11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kurobe-shi
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kurobe-shi
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kurobe-shi
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kurobe-shi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kurobe-shi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kurobe-shi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 富山市民球場アルペンスタジアム | ||
| 富山競輪場 |
Ski Resorts Near Kurobe-shi
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kurobe-shi
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kurobe-shi
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iino Summary Post Office | |
| Ikuji Post Office | |
| Ishida Post Office | |
| Kurobe Mikkaichi Post Office | |
| Kurobe Post Office | |
| Nishinyuzen Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Wakaguri Summary Post Office | |
| 東布施簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kurobe-shi
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| さくらまちハートケアクリニック | ||
| たかはた整形外科クリニック | ||
| 川上内科 | ||
| 舟木内科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurobe-shi
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukujima Shrine 福島神社 | |
| Hie Shrine 日枝神社 | |
| Hotsuganji 発願寺 | |
| Joei Temple 浄永寺 | |
| Junmasa Temple 順昌寺 | |
| Kotohira Shrine 金刀比羅神社 | |
| Meiki Temple 明喜寺 | |
| Myogenji 明源寺 | |
| Saitokuji 西徳寺 | |
| Shinmeisha 神明社 | |
| Shinshoji 真照寺 | |
| Shirotori Shrine 白鳥神社 | |
| Shomyoji 稱名寺 | |
| Soenji 宗円寺 | |
| Tenshinji 天真寺 | |
| Tsujitokuho Temple 辻徳法寺 | |
| Yagokorooichihiko Shrine | |
| Zenmei Temple | |
| 三島の大ケヤキ | |
| 五社之社 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kurobe-shi
What is the population of Kurobe-shi?
Kurobe-shi has a population of 41,564 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 253 people per square mile, spread across 164.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kurobe-shi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,000, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Kurobe-shi?
Kurobe-shi 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 76°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.0 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kurobe-shi?
The job market in Kurobe-shi is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,330 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kurobe-shi?
The median home value in Kurobe-shi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.