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Fujikoto, Japan
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Fujikoto is a small town in Akita, Japan with a population of 2,896. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 2,896 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2808°, 140.2626° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.0 inches (1,474 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Fujikoto
Fujikoto is a small town in Japan (Akita) with a population of 2,896. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Fujikoto vs Japan Average
Income: Fujikoto vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 93 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,158 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 125.9 sq mi (326.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2808°N, 140.2626°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 100 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 149 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 69 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 68 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 52 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 139 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 112 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 107 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 149 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 78 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 99 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 103 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 42 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 55 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 58 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 58 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 62 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 67 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 74 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 79 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 132 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 133 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 154 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 156 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 177 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.5 in |
Fujikoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Fujikoto
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 藤里町立義務教育学校藤里学園 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fujikoto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Fujikoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 井坂記念館 | ||||
| 伊勢堂岱縄文館 | ||||
| 八森ぶなっこランド | ||||
| 大太鼓の館 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー | ||||
| 浜辺の歌音楽館 | ||||
| 環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 胡桃館遺跡出土品収蔵庫 | ||||
| 藤里町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Fujikoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北秋田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 峰栄館付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 能代市中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fujikoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みょうが館 | |||||
| 能代水産 | |||||
| 能代青果地方卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Fujikoto
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fujikoto
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fujikoto
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Fujikoto
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Fujikoto
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fujikoto
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fujikoto Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Fujikoto
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fujikoto
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一ノ渡天満宮 | |
| 三ヶ月堂 | |
| 不動社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 天理教 比内藤琴分教会 | |
| 寺沢太平山神社 | |
| 庚申神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 曹洞宗 月宗寺 | |
| 曹洞宗 義峰山 宝昌寺 | |
| 曹洞宗 自福寺 | |
| 水神社 | |
| 水神社 | |
| 浅間神社 | |
| 湯の沢神社 | |
| 滝の沢神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 田中神社 |
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What is the population of Fujikoto?
Fujikoto has a population of 2,896 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 125.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Fujikoto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Fujikoto?
Fujikoto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fujikoto?
The job market in Fujikoto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 93 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fujikoto?
The median home value in Fujikoto is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.