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Date is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 59,625. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 59,625 |
| Population Density | 423 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8167°, 140.5000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Date
Date is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 59,625. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Date vs Japan Average
Income: Date 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) | 1,908 |
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 | 23,850 |
Property Tax
Climate in Date
Date has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 141.0 sq mi (365.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8167°N, 140.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 128 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 139 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 91 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 120 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 140 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 148 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 127 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 140 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 126 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 96 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 140 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 132 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 108 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 24 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 27 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 37 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 45 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 90 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 92 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 104 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 120 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 130 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 144 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 144 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 147 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 148 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 151 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Date has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Date
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 教育センター | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北信中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立立瀬上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立余目小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Date
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Date
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima City Museum of Photography | ||||
| Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Motoazobu gallery | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Shinobuyama Guide Centre | ||||
| ギャラリー梟 | ||||
| 七ヶ宿町水と歴史の館 | ||||
| 二本松市和紙伝承館 | ||||
| 二本松市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 古関裕而記念館 | ||||
| 弥次郎こけし村 | ||||
| 恐竜館 | ||||
| 旧堀切邸 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 福島市民家園 |
Libraries in Date
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 二本松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Date
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 農園いちば |
Restaurants in Date
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Date
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Date
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Date
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Date
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Date
36 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 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 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Date
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Date
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Date Post Office | |
| Fukushima Higashi Post Office | |
| Fukushima Motouchi Post Office | |
| Fukushima Oroshimachi Summary Post Office | |
| Fukushima Yanome Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Date
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mutsumi Neurology and Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Sakuma clinic | ||
| やぎうちクリニック | ||
| 八子リウマチ・内科・整形外科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Date
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 鹿島神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Date
What is the population of Date?
Date has a population of 59,625 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 141.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Date 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 Date?
Date has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Date?
The job market in Date is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,908 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Date?
The median home value in Date is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.