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Wajiki, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Wajiki is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 3,694. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,694 Population 30/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
80.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Wajiki

Wajiki Dam (Japanese: 和食ダム) is a gravity dam located in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 1.9 km2. The dam impounds about 7 ha of land when full and can store 730 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1992 and completed in 2024.

People

Population3,694
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density30/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units1,478

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain80.9 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,694
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates33.5221°, 133.8114°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation80.9 inches (2,055 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Wajiki

Wajiki is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 3,694. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Wajiki has a population of 3,694 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 122.5 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,694
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
122.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wajiki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Wajiki is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Wajiki vs Japan

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Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wajiki 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 1,478 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 Units1,478

Property Tax

Climate in Wajiki

Wajiki has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12.1° 53.4
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.1° 111.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 173.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.6° 241.6
May 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.7° 268.3
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27° 379.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.8° 354.9
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32° 272.5
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.5° 383.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.9° 216.0
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 124.2
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.4° 77.6
Wajiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area122.5 sq mi (317.4 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates33.5221°N, 133.8114°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.9"
113% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 134 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 138 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 133 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 102 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 130 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 139 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 135 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 54 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 149 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 133 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 139 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 131 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 107 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 73 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 132 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 116 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 131 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 144 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 176 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 298 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 262 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 52 km
2018 Trami Category 1 65 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 76 km
2017 Lan Category 3 281 km
2017 Noru Category 1 37 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 85 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 74 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 154 km
2014 Halong Category 1 75 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 144 km
2011 Roke Category 4 187 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 44 km
2009 Melor Category 1 190 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 117 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 223 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 131 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 3,000 120 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 99 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 117 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 115 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 88 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 101 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 129 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 125 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 12.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Wajiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Wajiki

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立赤野小学校
村立芸西小学校
村立芸西中学校
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Radio Stations near Wajiki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wajiki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial museum
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial museum
Treasure Hall
Treasure Hall
Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall & Anpanman Museum
マルモッタンモネの庭
モネの庭
中岡慎太郎館
安芸市立書道美術館
安芸市立歴史民俗資料館
弁天座
浜口雄幸生家
浜口雄幸生家
浜口雄幸生家記念館
浜口雄幸生家記念館
香南市立赤岡町絵金蔵
香美市立やなせたかし記念館・詩とメルヘン絵本館
香美市立吉井勇記念館
香美市立美術館
高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
高知県立歴史民俗資料館
高知県立歴史民俗資料館
高知県立美術館
高知県立美術館
龍河洞博物館

Libraries in Wajiki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
アンパンマン図書館0.0
南国市立図書館0.0
安芸市民図書館0.0
田野町立図書館0.0
芸西村立図書館0.0
香南市立図書館0.0
香我美町立図書館0.0
香美市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Wajiki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Motoyama Sakura Ichi
株式会社ゲンボク市場
高知市中央卸売市場

Hotels in Wajiki

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

土佐ロイヤルホテル
芸西村の家

Restaurants in Wajiki

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

サザンクロス

Cafes in Wajiki

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

考える村

Theatres in Wajiki

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

琴ヶ浜松原野外劇場

Train Stations in Wajiki

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akano
Nishibun
Wajiki
Yasu

Gas Stations in Wajiki

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #304661076
JP #304885780
JP #304885782
JP #304885803
JP #304886584
竹内石油

Golf Courses in Wajiki

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kochi黒潮カントリークラブ
土佐カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Wajiki

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wajiki

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 $0
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wajiki

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wajiki

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aki Akano Post Office
Geisei Post Office
Yasu Post Office
手結簡易郵便局
長谷寄簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Wajiki

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
仁生会三愛病院
山口会高知厚生病院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wajiki

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gokuraku Temple

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 Wajiki

What is the population of Wajiki?

Wajiki has a population of 3,694 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 122.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wajiki expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Wajiki?

Wajiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.

How is the job market in Wajiki?

The job market in Wajiki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wajiki?

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

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