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Funagata, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Funagata is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 5,101. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Funagata
Funagata is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,101, and a population density of 43 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 119.03 square kilometres (46 sq mi).
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| Population | 5,101 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6889°, 140.3194° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.4 inches (54 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Funagata
Funagata is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 5,101. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Funagata vs Japan Average
Income: Funagata vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 163 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,040 |
Property Tax
Climate in Funagata
Funagata 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 1782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 100.9 sq mi (261.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6889°N, 140.3194°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 104 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 101 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 148 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 62 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 139 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 51 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 74 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 120 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 51 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 81 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 36 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 51 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 51 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 62 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 106 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 123 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 126 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 142 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 147 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 148 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 149 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 153 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.9 in |
Funagata has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").
Schools in Funagata
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 舟形中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 舟形町舟形小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Funagata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Funagata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 東根市東の杜資料館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 真室川町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Funagata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 |
Hotels in Funagata
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Funagata
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Funagata
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Funagata
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Funagata
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Funagata
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Funagata
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 Shichikashuku | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Funagata
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium 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 |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Funagata
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chojahara Summary Post Office | |
| Fukuhara Post Office | |
| Funagata Post Office | |
| Horiuchi Post Office | |
| Nagasawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Funagata
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sabaneyama Jizodo | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 定泉寺 | |
| 正一位稲荷神社 | |
| 福昌寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Funagata
What is the population of Funagata?
Funagata has a population of 5,101 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 100.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Funagata expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Funagata?
Funagata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Funagata?
The job market in Funagata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 163 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Funagata?
The median home value in Funagata is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.