Nakanokami, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Nakanokami is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 5,445. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,445 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4147°, 130.9056° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.4 inches (3,006 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nakanokami
Nakanokami is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 5,445. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Nakanokami
Nakanokami 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 637.4 sq mi (1,650.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4147°N, 130.9056°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 132 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 25 km |
| 1961 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 125 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 132 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 133 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 95 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 107 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 118 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 154 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 11.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 14.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 18.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
Nakanokami has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.5") and December the driest (5.4").
Schools in Nakanokami
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立中平小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南界小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南種子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立岩岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立島間小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立平山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立花峰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立茎南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立西野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立長谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南種子町立南種子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nakanokami
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Nakanokami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| たねがしま赤米館 | ||||
| 中種子町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇宙科学技術館 |
Libraries in Nakanokami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中種子町中央公民館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南種子町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nakanokami
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nakanokami
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nakanokami
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Tanegashima Airport | TNE | Medium Airport |
| Yakushima Airport | KUM | Medium Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakanokami
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下中簡易郵便局 | |
| 南種子郵便局 | |
| 坂井郵便局 | |
| 岩岡簡易郵便局 | |
| 島間郵便局 | |
| 平山郵便局 | |
| 熊野簡易郵便局 | |
| 茎永郵便局 | |
| 西之郵便局 | |
| 西海簡易郵便局 | |
| 長谷簡易郵便局 |
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What is the population of Nakanokami?
Nakanokami has a population of 5,445 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 637.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nakanokami?
Nakanokami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 118.4 inches.
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