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Kyōmendao, Japan

Shimane · Japan

Kyōmendao is a small city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 10,163. Elevation: 781 ft (238 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
10,163 Population 52/sq mi density
781 ft Elevation 238 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
72.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,200 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,163
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density52/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,200
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units4,065

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain72.7 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Population10,163
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates34.8833°, 132.4333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShimane
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation72.7 inches (1,846 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,200
Median Age51.4 years

About Kyōmendao

Kyōmendao is a small city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 10,163. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kyōmendao has a population of 10,163 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,163
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
194.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kyōmendao vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kyōmendao is $27,200, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 325 business establishments.

Income: Kyōmendao vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,200
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)325

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kyōmendao is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,065 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,065

Property Tax

Climate in Kyōmendao

Kyōmendao has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F 3° / 9.6° 104.7
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.3° 78.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.5° 125.8
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.2° 116.6
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.5° / 22.2° 144.0
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 18° / 25.2° 172.4
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.4° / 28.6° 234.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.8° 145.6
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 19.4° / 26.8° 176.6
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.1° 116.6
Nov 13.1°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.1° 109.8
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 5° / 12° 115.3
Kyōmendao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates34.8833°N, 132.4333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 89 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 90 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 145 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 93 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 43 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 87 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 62 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 118 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 81 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 96 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 97 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 144 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 19 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 149 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 140 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 142 km
Sep 25, 2002 33 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M4.8 146 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 29 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 97 km
Aug 26, 2023 9 km SW of Hikari, Japan M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hinnamnor (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 221 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 243 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 278 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 233 km
2018 Trami Category 1 261 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 210 km
2017 Noru Category 1 231 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 252 km
2015 Goni Category 3 135 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 271 km
2014 Halong Category 1 224 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 231 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 77 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 245 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 211 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 106 km
2004 Songda Category 2 51 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 74 km
2003 Etau Category 2 224 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 59 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 33 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 87 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Driest

Kyōmendao has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Kyōmendao

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立市木小学校
町立日貫小学校
町立瑞穂中学校
町立瑞穂小学校
町立矢上小学校
町立石見中学校
町立石見東小学校
県立矢上高等学校
石見養護学校
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Radio Stations near Kyōmendao

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kyōmendao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
今井美術館
北広島町図書館大朝郷土資料室
江津市郷土資料館
浜田市金城民俗資料館
甘南備寺宝物館
石見銀山資料館
美和郷土館
邑南町郷土館

Libraries in Kyōmendao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
かわもと図書館0.0
北広島町千代田図書館0.0
北広島町図書館0.0
北広島町豊平図書館0.0
安芸高田市立美土里図書館0.0
江津市図書館0.0
江津市図書館桜江分館0.0
邑南町立図書館0.0
邑南町立図書館石見分館0.0

Hotels in Kyōmendao

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

いこいの村しまね

Restaurants in Kyōmendao

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

よろず庵
レストラン香夢里
山の上のお母さんのうどん屋
温泉食堂 釜之助
里山イタリアン AJIKURA

Train Stations in Kyōmendao

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iwami-Kawagoe
Tazu

Gas Stations in Kyōmendao

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #1460181682

Ski Resorts Near Kyōmendao

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Osorakan Snow Park 0.0 $0
Yawata Highland 191 Resort 0.0 $0
Geihoku Kokusai 0.0 $0
Osa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Utopia Saioto 0.0 $0
Ski Park Kanbiki 0.0 $0
Mizuho Highland 0.0 $0
Asahi Tengston Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kenmin no Mori Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kyōmendao

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
Izumo Enmusubi AirportIZOMedium Airport
Hoei AirstripSmall Airport
Suginohaku Hobby Field UltralightportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kyōmendao

15 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asahi Wada Post Office
Hinui Post Office
Hiwa Post Office
Ibara Post Office
Ichigi Post Office
Izuwa Post Office
Kamitadokoro Post Office
Kida Post Office
Koshiki Summary Post Office
Nakano Post Office
Tadokoro Post Office
Tsugawa Post Office
Yakami Post Office
中野郵便局
矢上郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyōmendao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
如傅寺
妙像寺

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 Kyōmendao

What is the population of Kyōmendao?

Kyōmendao has a population of 10,163 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kyōmendao expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Kyōmendao?

Kyōmendao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kyōmendao?

The job market in Kyōmendao is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 325 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kyōmendao?

The median home value in Kyōmendao is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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