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Sakawa
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Sakawa is a charming town set in the heart of Kōchi Prefecture, famous for its lush landscapes, traditional festivals, and the crystalline Niyodo River. With a close-knit community and tranquil ambiance, it offers a unique window into rural life in southern Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
12,170
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.50°, 133.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$971
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-8.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2057 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
KCZ
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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