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Nakagawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Nakagawa is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 1,862. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 1,862 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4717°, 139.5290° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.7 inches (1,593 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.2 inches (44 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Nakagawa
Nakagawa is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 1,862. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nakagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Nakagawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 60 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 745 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nakagawa
Nakagawa has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 150.8 sq mi (390.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4717°N, 139.5290°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 105 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 147 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 93 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 111 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 130 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 126 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 5 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 50 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 54 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 61 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 69 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 70 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 75 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 76 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 79 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 110 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 126 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.7 in |
Nakagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Nakagawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金山町立 横田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立川口高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立金山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立金山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nakagawa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Nakagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Wedding Pavilion | ||||
| Saito Kiyoshi Museum of Art | ||||
| からむし織の里 | ||||
| ただみブナと川のミュージアム | ||||
| ふるさと館 田子倉 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 妖精美術館 | ||||
| 昭和漫画館青虫 | ||||
| 東北電力奥会津水力館 みお里 | ||||
| 柳津西山地熱発電所PR館 | ||||
| 水とエネルギー 只見展示館 | ||||
| 霊寶殿 |
Restaurants in Nakagawa
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakagawa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakagawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nakagawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nakagawa
62 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nakagawa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakagawa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Honna Summary Post Office | |
| Kawaguchi Post Office | |
| Nakagawa Post Office | |
| Yokota Post Office |
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Nakagawa?
Nakagawa has a population of 1,862 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 150.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nakagawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Nakagawa?
Nakagawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.7 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nakagawa?
The job market in Nakagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nakagawa?
The median home value in Nakagawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.