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Shingū, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Shingū is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 27,491. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shingū
Shingū is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021, the city had an estimated population of 27,491 in 14649 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 255.23 square kilometres (98.54 sq mi). Shingū literally means 'New Shrine' and refers to Hayatama Shrine, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano (See). The 'old shrine' would be Kamikura Shrine.
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| Population | 27,491 |
| Population Density | 279 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°, 135.9833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.3 inches (2,243 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Shingū
Shingū is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 27,491. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shingū vs Japan Average
Income: Shingū vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,996 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shingū
Shingū has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1926 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 98.5 sq mi (255.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°N, 135.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 115 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 125 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 107 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 130 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 68 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 33 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 48 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 118 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 94 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 79 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 127 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Shingū has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Shingū
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立高田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立新宮高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千穂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立緑ヶ丘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新宮市立光洋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立新翔高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 萩原きもの総合学院 | - | - | - | - |
| 和歌山県県立なぎ看護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立近畿大学附属新宮高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立近畿大学附属新宮中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立新翔高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立北桧杖小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立緑丘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立王子小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千穂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三輪崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| みくまの養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立矢渕中学校浅里分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 町立相野谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立相野谷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立明和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立成川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shingū
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shingū
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumano Hongu Heritage Center | ||||
| Kumano Hongu Heritage Center | ||||
| Taiji Whale Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| 中上健次資料収集室 | ||||
| 佐藤春夫記念館 | ||||
| 太地町立石垣記念館 | ||||
| 宇久井ビジターセンター | ||||
| 新宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東紀州まちかど博物館 | ||||
| 熊野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 熊野市紀和鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 熊野神宝館 | ||||
| 紀宝町ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 西村記念館 |
Libraries in Shingū
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新宮市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新宮市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊野市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 紀宝町立鵜殿図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那智勝浦町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shingū
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 浜峰ひもの店 浜街道店 |
Hotels in Shingū
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shingū
117 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shingū
55 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shingū
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shingū
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shingū
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shingū
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shingū
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shingū
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shingū
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shingū
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shingū
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shingū
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shingū
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Shingū
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hitari Post Office | |
| Koguchi Post Office | |
| Kumanoji Post Office | |
| Mifune Post Office | |
| Miwasaki Post Office | |
| Onodani Post Office | |
| Shigu Hashimoto Post Office | |
| Shigu Sano Post Office | |
| Shigu Uinoji Post Office | |
| Shigu Yokomachi Post Office | |
| Shingu Chuodori Post Office | |
| Shingu Post Office | |
| Takata Post Office | |
| Wake Post Office | |
| 新宮松山簡易郵便局 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shingū
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fudarakusan-ji | ||
| Kumano Hayatama Taisha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shingū
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kamikura Shrine | |
| Kamikura-jinja Shrine | |
| Kumano Hayatama Taisha | |
| カトリック 新宮教会 | |
| 中村神社 | |
| 全龍寺 | |
| 名体寺 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 大瀧寺 | |
| 天御中主神社 | |
| 宗応寺 | |
| 宝珠寺 | |
| 宝蔵寺 | |
| 専光寺 | |
| 廣津野神社 | |
| 御渡神社 | |
| 新宮キリストバプテスト教会 | |
| 日本キリスト教会 新宮教会 | |
| 末日聖徒イエスキリスト教会 新宮支部 | |
| 本廣寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shingū
What is the population of Shingū?
Shingū has a population of 27,491 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 279 people per square mile, spread across 98.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shingū expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Shingū?
Shingū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.
How is the job market in Shingū?
The job market in Shingū is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 880 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shingū?
The median home value in Shingū is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.