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Asakawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Asakawa is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 6,315. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 6,315 |
| Population Density | 272 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0828°, 140.4137° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Asakawa
Asakawa is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 6,315. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Asakawa vs Japan Average
Income: Asakawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 202 |
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 | 2,526 |
Property Tax
Climate in Asakawa
Asakawa 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0828°N, 140.4137°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 93 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 98 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 97 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 83 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 40 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 60 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 64 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 65 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 74 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 85 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 87 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 89 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 98 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 101 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 118 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 155 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Asakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near Asakawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Asakawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Asakawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Asakawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Asakawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Asakawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Asakawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Asakawa
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Asakawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Asakawa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asakawa Post Office |
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What is the population of Asakawa?
Asakawa has a population of 6,315 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 272 people per square mile, spread across 23.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Asakawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 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 Asakawa?
Asakawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Asakawa?
The job market in Asakawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 202 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Asakawa?
The median home value in Asakawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.