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Nakatsugawa, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Nakatsugawa is a mid-size city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 78,930. Elevation: 1,109 ft (338 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
78,930 Population 302/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
80.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,500 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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

Population78,930
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density302/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units31,572

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain80.8 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population78,930
Population Density302 / sq mi
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates35.4833°, 137.5000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation80.8 inches (2,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.7 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Nakatsugawa

Nakatsugawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 78,930. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet (338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nakatsugawa has a population of 78,930 with a density of 302 people per square mile, spread across 261.2 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

78,930
Total Population
302
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
261.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nakatsugawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nakatsugawa 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 38 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Income: Nakatsugawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare3
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nakatsugawa 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 31,572 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 Units31,572

Property Tax

Climate in Nakatsugawa

Nakatsugawa 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 1601 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 6.5° 49.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 7.2° 78.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 11.6° 132.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 17.9° 124.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / 23° 180.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 25.5° 217.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 28.6° 243.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 30.8° 137.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 26° 215.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 20° 97.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 14° 83.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 9° 41.7
Nakatsugawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area261.2 sq mi (676.5 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates35.4833°N, 137.5000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

452 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 M6.2 108 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 101 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 123 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 127 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 124 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 134 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 71 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 135 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 88 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 81 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 96 km
Jun 5, 1990 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan M5.3 140 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 119 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 111 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 43 km
Oct 11, 1997 25 km SSW of ?yama, Japan M5.2 136 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 105 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 112 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 121 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 258 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 186 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 147 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 172 km
2018 Trami Category 1 262 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 273 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 115 km
2017 Lan Category 1 233 km
2017 Noru Category 1 274 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 225 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 100 km
2011 Roke Category 3 70 km
2009 Melor Category 1 184 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 227 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 148 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 157 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 133 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 243 km
2003 Etau Category 2 118 km
2002 Higos Category 2 193 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 110 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 109 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 91 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 108 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 147 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 105 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 148 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 83 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake 99 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 46 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 69 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 83 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 100 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 100 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 103 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 112 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 121 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 138 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 141 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 156 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 159 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 162 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 164 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 7.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 7.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 10.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 10.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 11.5 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest

Nakatsugawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Nakatsugawa

Institution Type Founded Website
中京学院大学(経営学部) University

Schools in Nakatsugawa

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立第二中学校
岐阜県立中津商業高等学校
県立中津高等学校
岐阜県立中津川工業高等学校
市立高山小学校
市立阿木中学校
市立西小学校
市立落合小学校
市立落合中学校
市立苗木小学校
市立苗木中学校
市立下野小学校
市立第一中学校
市立福岡小学校
市立福岡中学校
市立神坂小学校
市立神坂中学校
市立東小学校
市立坂本小学校
市立坂本中学校
市立南小学校
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Radio Stations near Nakatsugawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nakatsugawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emperor Meiji Anzaijo
Goto Family Collection
Hiroshige Museum of Art
Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館)
Nakasendō Hishiya Museum
Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum
Shimizuya Museum
Stone Museum Hakusekikan
Tama-no-yu
Yume Hiraya
ミュー自然美術館
中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館
中津川市苗木遠山史料館
中津川市鉱物博物館
中津川市鉱物博物館
中津川市青邨記念館
串原郷土館
和紙展示館
大桑村歴史民族資料館
岩村歴史資料館
日本大正村資料館
歴史資料館
満蒙開拓平和記念館
熊谷守一記念館
脇本陣奥谷
脇本陣資料室
藤村記念館
蛭川郷土館
赤沢森林鉄道記念館
阿南町農村文化伝承センター
馬籠脇本陣史料館

Libraries in Nakatsugawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ena City Central Library0.0
中津川市立図書館0.0
中津川市立蛭川済美図書館0.0
大桑村公民館図書室0.0
恵那市図書館0.0
瑞浪市民図書館0.0

Hotels in Nakatsugawa

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hanasarasa
Magomechaya Guesthouse
Magomechaya Minshuku
Onn NAKATSUGAWA
Plaza Hotel
The RYOKAN O
あかまんまロッジ
ルートイン
白木屋

Restaurants in Nakatsugawa

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daikokuya Sabo
Gusto
Haginoya
Kanameya
Marujiya
Masuya
Ontaya
Oshoguchi
Restaurant Magome Chaya
Sagami
Sakanoie
Soba Restaurant Mikazukian
Tsuchimaya Museum
くるまや
スガキヤ
たら福
りん
わくり
三喜屋
中井筒屋
丸市食堂
元起
感動の肉と米
松葉
近江屋
食事処 たつ家

Cafes in Nakatsugawa

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

coffee KAWA
Daphne Coffee
Dozo Tea House
HillBilly Coffee Company
holidaypark ROASTWORKS
Kaya Store
Komeda Coffee Shop
ME COFFEE
riverbed coffee brewer&roastery
Starbucks
Tateba Chaya Echizenya
wellcafe
Yomogiya
すまいるカフェ
ひまわり
喫茶リスボン
大容堂
左中
待夢

Monuments in Nakatsugawa

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kisoji is to the north of here
兼好庵跡

Castles in Nakatsugawa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

苗木城

Dentists in Nakatsugawa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

水野歯科医院

Train Stations in Nakatsugawa

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gifu Prefecture station(TBD)
Minosakamoto
Nakatsugawa
Ochiaigawa

Bus Stations in Nakatsugawa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #4481404439

Gas Stations in Nakatsugawa

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COSMO
Cosmo Oil Company
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
JA-SS
Showa Shell Sekiyu
アジアサポート

Banks in Nakatsugawa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

十六TT証券

Shopping Malls in Nakatsugawa

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ルビットタウン
ルビットタウン中津川

Golf Courses in Nakatsugawa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ユーグリーン中津川G.C.

Breweries in Nakatsugawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nishio Sake Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Nakatsugawa

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 $0
Honokidaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 $0
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 $0
Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area 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
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 $0
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mia Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 $0
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 $0
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nakatsugawa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air BaseMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Hamakita GliderportSmall Airport
Hida AirparkSmall Airport
Kawane Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Nukata Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Okazaki GliderportSmall Airport
Tokai Paraplane AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nakatsugawa

16 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fukuoka Post Office
Fukuoka Shimono Post Office
Fukuoka Takayama Summary Post Office
Magome Post Office
Naegi Post Office
Nakatsugawa Ekimae Post Office
Nakatsugawa Ohira Summary Post Office
Nakatsugawa Post Office
Nakatsugawa Santo Summary Post Office
Nakatsugawa Sendambayashi Summary Post Office
Nakatsugawa Seto Summary Post Office
Nakatsugawa Tegano Summary Post Office
Namimatsu Post Office
Ochiai Post Office
Sakamoto Post Office
中津川神坂簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakatsugawa

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eisyouji Temple
Iouji Temple
Misaka Gomado (Kichijoin)
Nanrinji
Naritafudoson
Suwajinja Shrine
Tsushima Jinja
Zenshōji
エホバの証人の王国会館
恵那神社前宮
松源寺
神明神社
覚明神社
諏訪神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Nakatsugawa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 13
Cafes 11
Bars 2
Supermarkets 4
Banks 1
Museums 3
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 13
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 3
Places of Worship 4

🇯🇵 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 Nakatsugawa

What is the population of Nakatsugawa?

Nakatsugawa has a population of 78,930 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 302 people per square mile, spread across 261.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nakatsugawa 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 Nakatsugawa?

Nakatsugawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nakatsugawa?

The job market in Nakatsugawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area, including 13 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Nakatsugawa?

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

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