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Kamaishi

Iwate, Japan
Population32,078
PrefectureIwate
Over 6539.8 %
Density73 /km²
Avg. temp11.7 °C
To Tokyo443 km
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Annual avg 11.7°C Warmest 23.4°C Coldest 0.5°C Rainfall 1,534 mm

About Kamaishi

Kamaishi is a city in Iwate, Japan, with a population of about 32,078 inhabitants. About 39.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.6. The average taxable income is about 281.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 73/km² (ranked #485 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.2% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 50.8% (-12.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kamaishi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kamaishi — key statistics

Population32,0782020 census
Aged 65+39.8 %
Median age57.6
Income / taxpayer281.8万 yen2023
Density73/km²
Area440.4km²
Home ownership50.2 %2018
Vacant homes24.1 %2018
Hospitals5facilities
Clinics18facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)14schools
Rent / tatami1,706yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.512021
Doctors54physicians
Dental clinics14facilities
High schools2schools
Kindergartens2schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment4.6 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 65,250 → 32,078

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Kamaishi

Closest railway stations.

Kamaishi Station0.6km
Kosano Station3.0km
Hirata Station3.8km
Ryōishi Station3.9km
Unosumai Station5.8km
Matsukura Station6.2km
Tōni Station8.4km
Ōtsuchi Station9.4km
Dōsen Station9.7km
Kirikiri Station12.0km
Rikuchūōhashi Station12.9km
Namiitakaigan Station13.2km
Yoshihama Station14.3km
Kamiarisu Station16.5km

Frequently asked questions

Kamaishi population?

About 32,078 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kamaishi?

About 73 inhabitants/km² (area 440.4 km²).

Average rent in Kamaishi?

About 1,706 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Kamaishi to Tokyo?

About 443 km in a straight line.