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Naka-kawabe, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Naka-kawabe is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 9,860. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,860 Population 431/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
85.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,860
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density431/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units3,944

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain85.5 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population9,860
Population Density431 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates35.4833°, 137.0667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation85.5 inches (2,172 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Naka-kawabe

Naka-kawabe is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 9,860. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Naka-kawabe has a population of 9,860 with a density of 431 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,860
Total Population
431
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
22.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Naka-kawabe vs Japan Average

The median household income in Naka-kawabe is $31,500, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 316 business establishments.

Income: Naka-kawabe vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,500
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)316

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Naka-kawabe is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,944 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$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,944

Property Tax

Climate in Naka-kawabe

Naka-kawabe 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 1872 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 172.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 192.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 213.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 279.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 228.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.1
Naka-kawabe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates35.4833°N, 137.0667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.5"
125% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 137 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 146 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 139 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 130 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 128 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 78 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 144 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 102 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 149 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 75 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 108 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 120 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 107 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 62 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 69 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 129 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 105 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 116 km
Oct 5, 1996 12 km NW of Kanaya, Japan M5.2 109 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 235 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 221 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 178 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 133 km
2018 Trami Category 1 236 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 237 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 109 km
2017 Lan Category 1 232 km
2017 Noru Category 1 244 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 258 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 114 km
2011 Roke Category 3 93 km
2009 Melor Category 1 170 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 221 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 183 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 185 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 167 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 223 km
2003 Etau Category 2 80 km
2002 Higos Category 2 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m — 120 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 70 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 88 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 137 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 136 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake — — 131 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake — — 132 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake — — 59 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake — — 128 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake — 8,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 59 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 79 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 82 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 95 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 113 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 130 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 132 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 151 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 167 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 179 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 182 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 182 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 183 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 187 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 8.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 8.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in Driest

Naka-kawabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Naka-kawabe

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立和知小学校 — — — —
町立川辺中学校 — — — —
町立川辺北小学校 — — — —
町立川辺東小学校 — — — —
町立川辺西小学校 — — — —
岐阜県立可茂特別支援学校 — — — —
イザキニュートンカレッジ — — — —
可児市立兼山小学校 — — — —
市立下米田小学校 — — — —
県立加茂特別支援学校 — — — —
市立東中学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Naka-kawabe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Naka-kawabe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aichi Museum of Flight
Former Imai Family Residence
Imasen Inuyama Karakuri Museum Tamaya Shobei Workshop
Inuyama City Cultural History Museum
Kiyosu City Haruhi Museum of Art
Kiyosu City Haruhi Museum of Art
Komaki City Historical Museum
Kumanosho Historical Museum
Kumanosho Historical Museum
Minokamo City Museum
Minowashi Akari Art Center
Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum
Seki Sword Smith Museum
Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Machine Tools
こども陶器博物館
サイエンスワールド
さかづき美術館
フェザーミュージアム
ミュージアム中仙道
メナード美術館
モザイクタイルミュージアム
三浦勝治美術館
中山道みたけ館
中山道鵜沼宿町屋館
体感！しだみ古墳群ミュージアム
兼山歴史民俗資料館
内藤記念くすり博物館
内藤記念くすり博物館
可児郷土歴史館
各務原市木曽川文化史料館
各務原市木曽川文化史料館
名鉄資料館
和紙展示館
土岐市美濃陶磁歴史館
基地広報資料館
多治見商人物語
多治見西浦記念館
宝物館 (Houmotsukan)
岐阜かかみがはら航空宇宙博物館
岐阜県博物館
岐阜県現代陶芸美術館
岐阜県陶磁資料館
岩田洗心館
川合考古資料館
市之倉さかづき美術館
春日井市立中央公民館内民俗展示室
春日町中央公民館郷土資料室
春日町中央公民館郷土資料室
昭和日常博物館
昭和日常博物館
晴嵐館
晴嵐館
武芸川ふるさと館
武芸川町民族資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
池田町屋郷土資料館
美濃和紙の里会館
美濃和紙の里会館
美濃焼ミュージアム
美濃陶芸村
舩橋楽器資料館
舩橋楽器資料館
航空館boon
豊蔵資料館
那比新宮宝物庫
関市円空館
関市洞戸円空記念館
関市立篠田桃紅美術空間

Libraries in Naka-kawabe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kasugai City Library0.0
Kasugai City Library0.0
Kasugai City Library0.0
Kiyosu City Library0.0
おもちゃ図書館おもちゃの城0.0
おもちゃ図書館おもちゃの城0.0
中山道みたけ館0.0
北名古屋市役所 東図書館0.0
可児市立図書館0.0
可児市立図書館帷子分館0.0
可児市立図書館桜ケ丘分館0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市立中央図書館0.0
名古屋市志段味図書館0.0
名古屋市志段味図書館0.0
図書館0.0
土岐市図書館0.0
多治見市図書館0.0
多治見市図書館分館0.0
小牧市中央図書館0.0
小牧市中央図書館0.0
小牧市北里市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市北里市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市北里市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市味岡市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市味岡市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市東部市民センター図書室0.0
小牧市東部市民センター図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館東部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館東部図書室0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
市立図書館0.0
扶桑町図書館0.0
東部市民センター図書館0.0
東部市民センター図書館0.0
森の交流館 もりの本やさん0.0
楽集館0.0
犬山市役所　図書館0.0
瑞浪市民図書館0.0
美濃加茂市中央図書館0.0
美濃加茂市東図書館0.0
美濃市図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
逸外記念図書館0.0
郡上市みなみ図書館0.0
関市立図書館0.0
関市立図書館武儀分館0.0
関市立図書館武芸川分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Naka-kawabe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
エフディーデリカ
エフディーデリカ
かっぱ市
名古屋市 中央卸売市場 北部市場
名古屋市 中央卸売市場 北部市場
名古屋市 中央卸売市場 北部市場
梅のや

Hotels in Naka-kawabe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ビジネス旅館みのかも

Restaurants in Naka-kawabe

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
オリオンベーカリー
シエスタ
台湾料理 桃園

Cafes in Naka-kawabe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かねやま

Train Stations in Naka-kawabe

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kobi
Nakakawabe

Gas Stations in Naka-kawabe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COSMO

Breweries in Naka-kawabe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
奥飛騨酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Naka-kawabe

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Naka-kawabe

27 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Honokidaira Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Takasu Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Dynaland Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mia Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Naka-kawabe

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base—Medium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hida Airpark—Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport—Small Airport
Nukata Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport—Small Airport
Ono Gliderport—Small Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Tokai Paraplane Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Naka-kawabe

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kaneyama Post Office
Kawabe Post Office
Kobi Post Office
Wachi Post Office

Treatment Centers in Naka-kawabe

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
こうぞうじ在宅支援診療所
タカマ皮フ科
タカマ皮フ科
なかよし歯科
ワタナベ皮膚科
中島歯科
宮垣内科
小木南クリニック
小木南クリニック
愛知県医療療育総合センターこばと学園
江南こころのクリニック
江南駅前クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Naka-kawabe

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八坂神社
可成寺
大徳院
大通寺
天神神社
専養寺
常照寺
春吉稲荷大明神
森立寺
浄音寺
白山神社
白山神社
県主神社
神明神社
神照寺
西念寺
貴船稲荷大明神

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 Naka-kawabe

What is the population of Naka-kawabe?

Naka-kawabe has a population of 9,860 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Naka-kawabe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Naka-kawabe?

Naka-kawabe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.5 inches.

How is the job market in Naka-kawabe?

The job market in Naka-kawabe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 316 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Naka-kawabe?

The median home value in Naka-kawabe is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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