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Ajigasawa, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Ajigasawa is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 9,613. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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| Population | 9,613 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7744°, 140.2031° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7 inches (1,390 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.1 inches (41 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Ajigasawa
Ajigasawa is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 9,613. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ajigasawa vs Japan Average
Income: Ajigasawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 308 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,845 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ajigasawa
Ajigasawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7744°N, 140.2031°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 107 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 99 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 149 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 23 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 96 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 101 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 44 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 64 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 16 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 58 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 64 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 95 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 100 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 102 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 106 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 108 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 123 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 124 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 140 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 149 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in |
Ajigasawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.3").
Schools in Ajigasawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 深浦町立修道小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鰺ヶ沢町立鰺ヶ沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鰺ヶ沢町立舞戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立鰺ヶ沢高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ajigasawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ajigasawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| こどもの森ビジターセンター | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 |
Libraries in Ajigasawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ajigasawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ajigasawa
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ajigasawa
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ajigasawa
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ajigasawa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ajigasawa
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ajigasawa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ajigasawa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ajigasawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ajigasawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Ajigasawa
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ajigasawa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ajigasawa
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Post Office | |
| Akaishi Post Office | |
| Kitakanegasawa Post Office | |
| Maito Post Office | |
| Minamikanazawa Post Office | |
| Nagadai Summary Post Office | |
| Narusawa Post Office | |
| Tanesato Summary Post Office | |
| Tsugaru Nakamura Post Office | |
| Yanagida Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajigasawa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 正八幡宮 | |
| 白八幡宮 | |
| 豊愛美神社 |
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What is the population of Ajigasawa?
Ajigasawa has a population of 9,613 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 302.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ajigasawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Ajigasawa?
Ajigasawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches, with 16.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ajigasawa?
Ajigasawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 308 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ajigasawa?
The median home value in Ajigasawa is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.