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Bange, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Bange is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 15,068. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 15,068 |
| Population Density | 319 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5644°, 139.8218° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1 inches (1,399 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Bange
Bange is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 15,068. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bange vs Japan Average
Income: Bange 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) | 482 |
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 | 6,027 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bange
Bange has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5644°N, 139.8218°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 105 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 139 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 118 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 149 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 135 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 22 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 26 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 42 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 42 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 50 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 74 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 83 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 84 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 90 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 94 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 94 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 149 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in |
Bange has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.4").
Schools in Bange
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bange minami elemental scool | - | - | - | - |
| 新鶴中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新鶴小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 坂下東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 坂下中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 広瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福島県立会津農林高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bange
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bange
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Bukeyashiki | ||||
| Fukushima Museum | ||||
| Saito Kiyoshi Museum of Art | ||||
| White Tigers Memorial Hall | ||||
| アートフォトギャラリー三遊 | ||||
| あいづぎゃらりー | ||||
| からむし織の里 | ||||
| ネパール博物館 | ||||
| 会津新選組記念館 Aizu Shinsengumi Museum | ||||
| 会津武家屋敷 | ||||
| 会津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 会津米沢街道桧原歴史館 | ||||
| 会津美里町歴史資料収蔵室 | ||||
| 会津若松市歴史資料センター「まなべこ」 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 喜多方市美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵の里 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵品美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵座敷美術館 | ||||
| 大内宿町並み展示館 | ||||
| 大川ダム資料館 | ||||
| 天鏡閣 | ||||
| 妖精美術館 | ||||
| 日中線記念館（旧熱塩駅) | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム 2号館 | ||||
| 會津藩校日新館 | ||||
| 柳津西山地熱発電所PR館 | ||||
| 甲斐本家蔵座敷 Kai Residence | ||||
| 白虎隊伝承史学館 | ||||
| 第二資料館 | ||||
| 霊寶殿 | ||||
| 青龍 |
Libraries in Bange
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 会津大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜多方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館iimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bange
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津若松市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Bange
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bange
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bange
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bange
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bange
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bange
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bange
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉の川酒造 | ||||
| 夢心酒造 | ||||
| 峰の雪酒造 | ||||
| 清川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Bange
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bange
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bange
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bange
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aoki Post Office | |
| Bange Post Office | |
| Katakado Post Office | |
| Kawanishi Summary Post Office | |
| Ketanomiya Post Office | |
| Kobange Summary Post Office | |
| Niitsuru Post Office | |
| Nishihaga Sumarry Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bange
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beitakusan Houdouji Temple | |
| Chinjusha shrine | |
| Chinjusha shrine | |
| Fukujusan Kannnonji Temple | |
| Fukujusan Yousenji Temple | |
| Hagurosan Saikouji Temple | |
| Hongensan Shoutokuji | |
| Humonzan Kouanji Temple | |
| Inari Jinja shrine | |
| Inari Jinja shrine | |
| Inari Jinja shrine | |
| Inari Jinja shrine | |
| Isshinzan Amidaji Temple | |
| Kasuga Jinja shrine | |
| Kasuga Jinja shrine | |
| Kintousan Eryuuji Temple | |
| Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine | |
| Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine | |
| Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine | |
| Mishima Jinja shrine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bange
What is the population of Bange?
Bange has a population of 15,068 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 47.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Bange 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 Bange?
Bange has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bange?
The job market in Bange is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 482 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bange?
The median home value in Bange is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.