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Wadomari, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Wadomari is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 6,929. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,929 Population 15/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
83.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Wadomari

Wadomari

Wadomari is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population6,929
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units2,772

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain83.7 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,929
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates27.3833°, 128.6500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation83.7 inches (2,126 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Wadomari

Wadomari is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 6,929. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Wadomari has a population of 6,929 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 462.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,929
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
462.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wadomari vs Japan Average

The median household income in Wadomari is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 222 business establishments.

Income: Wadomari vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)222

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wadomari is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,772 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,772

Property Tax

Climate in Wadomari

Wadomari has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 13.5° / 18° 0.0
Feb 16.2°C / 61°F 14.1° / 18.4° 0.0
Mar 17.9°C / 64°F 15.6° / 20.2° 0.0
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 18.2° / 22.6° 0.0
May 23°C / 73°F 20.9° / 25.2° 0.0
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 23.6° / 27.7° 0.0
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 26.3° / 31° 0.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.6° 0.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.7° 0.0
Oct 25°C / 77°F 22.8° / 27.1° 0.0
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 19.5° / 23.5° 0.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 15.4° / 19.7° 0.0
Wadomari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Japan avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area462.6 sq mi (1,198.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates27.3833°N, 128.6500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.7"
120% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

825 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 127 km
Dec 8, 2001 15 km SE of Naze, Japan M6.2 133 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 102 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 35 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 95 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 124 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 92 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 102 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 117 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 17 km
Oct 19, 1995 79 km SE of Naze, Japan M5.7 140 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 12 km
Aug 16, 1995 139 km W of Naze, Japan M5.7 133 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 29 km
Aug 3, 2014 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.7 94 km
Jun 1, 1997 153 km S of Naze, Japan M5.6 98 km
Oct 19, 1995 65 km SE of Naze, Japan M5.6 143 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 24 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 97 km
Jun 3, 1992 139 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

99 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 211 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 177 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 240 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 297 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 210 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 186 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 251 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 219 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 249 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 212 km
2018 Trami Category 2 53 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 264 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 157 km
2017 Saola Category 1 40 km
2017 Noru Category 1 270 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 232 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 270 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 212 km
2015 Goni Category 4 136 km
2015 Halola Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 12 150 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 70 km
Yokoate-jima Stratovolcano(es) 495 m (1,624 ft) 1835 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Driest

Wadomari has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Wadomari

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立内城小学校
町立和泊中学校
町立和泊小学校
町立国頭小学校
町立城ケ丘中学校
町立大城小学校
県立沖永良部高等学校
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Radio Stations near Wadomari

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wadomari

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
和泊町歴史民俗資料館
山田明美術館
西郷南洲記念館

Libraries in Wadomari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
和泊町立図書館0.0
知名町立図書館0.0

Restaurants in Wadomari

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

グスト
どんつき
ゆらり処
中華料理 来来
前田工房

Cafes in Wadomari

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あじさい

Airports Near Wadomari

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okinoerabu AirportOKEMedium Airport
Tokunoshima AirportTKNMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium Airport
Izena Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wadomari

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
余多郵便局
内城郵便局
和泊郵便局
国頭郵便局
玉城簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wadomari

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
岬大明神
高千穂神社
龍王寺

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 Wadomari

What is the population of Wadomari?

Wadomari has a population of 6,929 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 462.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wadomari expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Wadomari?

Wadomari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.7 inches.

How is the job market in Wadomari?

The job market in Wadomari is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 222 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wadomari?

The median home value in Wadomari is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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