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Nagawa, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Nagawa is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 6,088. Elevation: 2,238 ft (682 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,088 Population 21/sq mi density
2,238 ft Elevation 682 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,088
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units2,435

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Population6,088
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Coordinates36.2836°, 138.2478°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Nagawa

Nagawa is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 6,088. The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet (682 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nagawa has a population of 6,088 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 291.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,088
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
291.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nagawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nagawa is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 195 business establishments.

Income: Nagawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nagawa is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,435 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units2,435

Property Tax

Climate in Nagawa

Nagawa has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -4.8° / 5.2° 45.2
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -4.3° / 6.6° 35.0
Mar 5°C / 41°F -1.1° / 11.2° 83.1
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.9° 78.0
May 17.2°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.7° 92.3
Jun 21°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.4° 113.9
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.8° 130.2
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 20.6° / 31.7° 98.0
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.2° 156.3
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.7° 127.5
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.6° / 13.9° 55.6
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F -2.3° / 7.8° 32.1
Nagawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area291.4 sq mi (754.8 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates36.2836°N, 138.2478°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Japan avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

679 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 82 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 117 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 126 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 109 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 74 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 137 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 116 km
Dec 21, 1996 3 km E of Sugito, Japan M5.5 139 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 107 km
Jul 15, 2011 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan M5.5 145 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 54 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 133 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 59 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 134 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 149 km
May 16, 2016 6 km NE of Kasukabe, Japan M5.4 143 km
Dec 7, 1990 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.3 106 km
Jun 5, 1990 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan M5.3 121 km
Jan 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Shiozawa, Japan M5.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 171 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 129 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 185 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 224 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 248 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 155 km
2011 Roke Category 2 96 km
2009 Melor Category 1 295 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 115 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 174 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 153 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 230 km
2003 Etau Category 1 199 km
2002 Higos Category 2 155 km
2001 Danas Category 1 158 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 247 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 81 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 229 km
1998 Stella Category 1 131 km
1996 Violet Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 134 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 145 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 103 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 148 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 137 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 135 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 136 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 23 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 28 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 45 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 51 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 58 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 60 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 60 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 65 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 67 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 69 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 73 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 82 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 90 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 111 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in Driest

Nagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Nagawa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
上田市長和町中学校組合立依田窪南部中学校
上田市立武石小学校
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Museums in Nagawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BARAKURA English Garden
Harmo museum
Japan History Museum
Memorial Hall of Tōson
PRINCE&SKYLINE MUSEUM
Tateshina Teddy Bear Musuem
Ueda Municipal Museum
イルフ童画館
こども美術館
さらしなの里歴史資料館
しもすわ今昔館おいでや
上田市立信濃国分寺資料館
下諏訪町立諏訪湖 博物館・赤彦記念館
丸子郷土博物館
丸山晩霞記念館
五郎兵衛記念館
今井邦子文学館
伊藤近代美術館
伴月楼記念館
佐久市こども未来館
佐久市立天来記念館
佐久市立望月歴史民俗資料館
力士雷電資料館
北澤美術館
原田泰治美術館
坂城町文化財センター
坂木宿 ふるさと歴史館
奥村土牛記念美術館
宿場街道資料館
小林貞吾記念館
小諸市郷土博物館
小諸義塾記念館
小諸高濱虚子記念館
岡谷市立岡谷美術考古館
市立岡谷蚕糸博物館
影絵美術館
徴古館
旧格致学校校舎 歴史民俗資料館
武水別神社神官 松田邸
池波正太郎真田太平記館
海野記念絵画館
無言館
真田氏歴史館
筑北村歴史民俗資料館
筑北村考古資料館
藤本蚕業歴史館
諏訪市美術館
鉄の展示館
鎌倉彫記念館
長久保宿丸木屋
長久保宿歴史資料館 一福処濱屋
青木村五島慶太未来創造館
青木村民俗資料館
黒曜石体験ミュージアム

Libraries in Nagawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
Suwa City Library0.0
Ueda Jyoho Library0.0
上田図書館0.0
上田市立真田図書館0.0
下諏訪町立図書館0.0
丸子図書館0.0
佐久市中央図書館0.0
信州大学上田キャンパス図書館0.0
千曲市立更埴図書館0.0
坂城町図書館0.0
市立小諸図書館0.0
東御市立図書館0.0
生涯学習館「花の郷・茂来館」・図書館0.0
筑北村図書館0.0
青木村図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nagawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(株)戸倉中央青果市場
さかき地場産直売所 あいさい
産直市場 ヤマサン

Restaurants in Nagawa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

お食事処 のんのん
かりん亭 長和本店

Cafes in Nagawa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

信州かりん茶屋

Castles in Nagawa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ビーナスの城

Theme Parks in Nagawa

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Utsukushi-ga-hara Open-Air Museum

Dentists in Nagawa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ながと歯科診療所

Gas Stations in Nagawa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JP #8714210093
Showa-Shell

Banks in Nagawa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA信州うえだ

Breweries in Nagawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8Peaks Brewing
Masumi
オラホビール
伊東酒造
天法酒造
本金
武重本家酒造
白樺蓼科
相馬醤油
舞姫
麗人酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Nagawa

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Ski Resorts Near Nagawa

105 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 $0
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Shirakaba 2 in 1 0.0 $0
Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shirakabako Royal Hill 0.0 $0
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK 0.0 $0
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 $0
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 $0
Echo Valley 0.0 $0
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski 0.0 $0
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Hirayu Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Saku Ski Garden Parada 0.0 $0
Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa 0.0 $0
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Karuizawa Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 $0
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 $0
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 $0
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 $0
Jiigatake Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kashimayari Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Manza Onsen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Goryu 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba 47 0.0 $0
Hakuba Valley 0.0 $0
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Happo One 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Iwatake 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akasawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area 0.0 $0
Norn Minakami 0.0 $0
IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area 0.0 $0
Togakushi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tsugaike Kogen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Cortina 0.0 $0
Ryuoo Ski Park 0.0 $0
Yomase Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Naeba Ski Resort 0.0 $0
X-JAM Takaifuji 0.0 $0
Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kijimadaira Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kurohime Kogen 0.0 $0
Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort 0.0 $0
Tashiro Area 0.0 $0
Tangram Madarao Ski Circus 0.0 $0
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Area 0.0 $0
Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Akakura Kanko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Mitsumata Area 0.0 $0
Akakura Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area 0.0 $0
Seki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kyukamura Myoko 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nozawa Onsen 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Park Ski Resort 0.0 $0
NASPA Ski Garden 0.0 $0
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Ippon Sugi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Togari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwappara 0.0 $0
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort 0.0 $0
New Greenpia Tsunan 0.0 $0
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Maiko Snow Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nagawa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Nagano City GliderportSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Nishigawara AirfieldSmall Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider LaunchSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagawa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
霊泉寺

Explore Near Nagawa

UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Nagawa

What is the population of Nagawa?

Nagawa has a population of 6,088 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 291.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nagawa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,100, 60% 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 Nagawa?

Nagawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nagawa?

The job market in Nagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nagawa?

The median home value in Nagawa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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