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Wakimachi, Japan
Tokushima · Japan
Wakimachi is a small city in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 17,659. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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| Population | 17,659 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°, 134.1500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tokushima |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.3 inches (1,812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,400 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Wakimachi
Wakimachi is a small city in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 17,659. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wakimachi vs Japan Average
Income: Wakimachi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,400 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,064 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wakimachi
Wakimachi has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1849 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 215.9 sq mi (559.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°N, 134.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 133 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 114 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 138 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 29 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 103 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 142 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Wakimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Wakimachi
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立川原柴小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立江原東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳島県立穴吹高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳島県立脇町高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立江原南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立江原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立脇町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 吉野川市立川田西小学校・川田西幼稚園 | — | — | — | — |
| 阿波市立林小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立江原北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立脇町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美馬市立穴吹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wakimachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wakimachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashi-Iya Museum of Local History and Folklore | ||||
| Nagaoka-ke | ||||
| Sanuki City Henro Museum (Ohenro Exchange Salon) | ||||
| さぬき市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| さぬき市産業資料館 | ||||
| 上板町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉野川市美郷ほたる館 | ||||
| 天体望遠鏡博物館 | ||||
| 旧恵利家住宅 | ||||
| 旧永井家庄屋屋敷 | ||||
| 東かがわ市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東みよし町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 神野郷土館 | ||||
| 美馬郷土博物館 | ||||
| 與田寺宝物館 | ||||
| 讃岐国分寺跡資料館 | ||||
| 那賀町木沢歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土館 | ||||
| 阿波和三盆糖資料館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 阿波市立土成郷土歴史館 | ||||
| 阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高松市立塩江美術館 |
Libraries in Wakimachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagawa Prefectual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うみの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| さぬき市寒川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三木町文化交流プラザ | 0.0 | |||||
| 三野図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立山川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立川島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立鴨島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国分寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東かがわ市とらまる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東みよし町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美馬市立穴吹図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美馬市脇町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立吉野笠井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立土成図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立市場図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立阿波図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wakimachi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひまわり農産市 | |||||
| 新鮮市場きむら | |||||
| 新鮮市場きむら |
Hotels in Wakimachi
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wakimachi
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wakimachi
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wakimachi
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wakimachi
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wakimachi
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wakimachi
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wakimachi
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wakimachi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wakimachi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wakimachi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wakimachi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wakimachi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wakimachi
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Anabuki Post Office | |
| Ehara Post Office | |
| Hayashi Post Office | |
| Kaminishi Summary Post Office | |
| Kawata Post Office | |
| Shimizu Post Office | |
| Wakimachi Post Office | |
| Wakimachi Udatsu Post Office | |
| 拝原簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Wakimachi
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あきやまクリニック | ||
| こくぶ脳外科・内科クリニック | ||
| 仏生山駅前診療所 | ||
| 綾田クリニック | ||
| 高松e眼科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakimachi
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ichikage Shrine | |
| Saimyo Temple | |
| 三社大明神 | |
| 住田神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八百萬神之御殿 | |
| 別格20 大瀧寺 | |
| 剣山神社 | |
| 北谷瀧大師庵 | |
| 岩津八幡神社 | |
| 日智子王神社 | |
| 物知社 | |
| 種穂忌部神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 素盞雄神社 | |
| 西照神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Wakimachi?
Wakimachi has a population of 17,659 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 215.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wakimachi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,400, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Wakimachi?
Wakimachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.
How is the job market in Wakimachi?
The job market in Wakimachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 565 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wakimachi?
The median home value in Wakimachi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.