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Nakano, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Nakano is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 590. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
590 Population
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
96.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population590
Median Age44.2 yrs

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units236

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain96.9 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population590
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates25.9457°, 131.3114°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation96.9 inches (2,462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Nakano

Nakano is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nakano has a population of 590. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

590
Total Population
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nakano vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nakano is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Nakano vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nakano is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 236 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units236

Property Tax

Climate in Nakano

Nakano has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1673 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 14.6° / 21.1° 74.7
Feb 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.2° 86.1
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 16.4° / 22.6° 89.5
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.4° 116.3
May 24°C / 75°F 21.4° / 26.7° 228.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.6° 204.1
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 26° / 31.7° 109.9
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.5° 162.4
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.9° 173.2
Oct 26°C / 79°F 23.1° / 28.8° 185.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 20.4° / 25.7° 123.7
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 16.6° / 22.5° 119.3
Nakano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Japan avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates25.9457°N, 131.3114°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.9"
155% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 11, 2025.

May 26, 2010 216 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M6.5 138 km
Jul 11, 2016 181 km SSE of Naze, Japan M5.0 148 km
Apr 19, 2016 215 km SSE of Naze, Japan M5.0 128 km
May 26, 2010 232 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.0 124 km
Jun 17, 2024 171 km SE of Isen, Japan M4.9 134 km
Jul 9, 1994 189 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.9 148 km
Jul 22, 2014 242 km ESE of Nago, Japan M4.8 110 km
Aug 7, 1994 210 km E of Nago, Japan M4.7 137 km
Nov 23, 1997 181 km SE of Naze, Japan M4.7 143 km
Dec 4, 2013 197 km E of Nago, Japan M4.7 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 204 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.6 142 km
May 26, 2010 220 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M4.6 133 km
Feb 25, 2024 195 km ESE of Taira, Japan M4.6 148 km
Aug 2, 2013 200 km SE of Naze, Japan M4.6 129 km
Jun 13, 2016 179 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.6 148 km
Jun 5, 2010 217 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M4.6 138 km
Jan 4, 2020 190 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.5 147 km
Jan 14, 2018 208 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.5 124 km
May 24, 2024 165 km SE of Wadomari, Japan M4.5 148 km
Oct 16, 1996 213 km SSE of Naze, Japan M4.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

93 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 204 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 93 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 229 km
2023 Guchol Category 1 228 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 145 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 27 km
2022 Roke Category 2 85 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 206 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 42 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 218 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 140 km
2018 Jebi Category 4 189 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 204 km
2017 Lan Category 4 196 km
2017 Noru Category 2 281 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 64 km
2016 Lionrock Category 3 153 km
2015 Halola Category 1 87 km
2014 Vongfong Category 4 281 km
2014 Phanfone Category 4 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 6.1 in

Nakano has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (5.9").

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Schools in Nakano

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kitadaito Village Kitadaito Junior High School - - - -
Kitadaito Village Kitadaito Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nakano

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nakano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
北大東村人材交流センター・民族資料館
南大東村立ふるさと文化センター

Hotels in Nakano

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamayusou Ufuagari Island

Restaurants in Nakano

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

レストラン はまゆう

Monuments in Nakano

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中野のビロウ林
国標

Airports Near Nakano

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitadaito AirportKTDMedium Airport
Minamidaito AirportMMDMedium Airport

Post Offices in Nakano

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
北大東郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakano

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大東宮
秋葉神社
金刀比羅宮

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 Nakano

What is the population of Nakano?

Nakano has a population of 590 residents and is located in Japan.. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nakano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Nakano?

Nakano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.9 inches.

How is the job market in Nakano?

Nakano has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nakano?

The median home value in Nakano is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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