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Kawaguchi-shi
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Kawaguchi-shi is a dynamic city in Saitama Prefecture, blending busy urban transit connections with tranquil residential districts and a rich local culture. Its proximity to Tokyo makes it a sought-after spot for commuters and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.83°, 139.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,635
Local Cost
$1,055
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
75
English
43
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1519 mm
Internet Speed
190 Mbps
Upload
138 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
109.0
Airport
HND
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 88/100.
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