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Furukamaya, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Furukamaya is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 1,636. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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A Great
1,636 Population 13/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
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Overall
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,636
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units654

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,636
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates41.5113°, 140.9626°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Furukamaya

Furukamaya is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 1,636. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Furukamaya has a population of 1,636 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 129.3 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,636
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
129.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Furukamaya vs Japan Average

The median household income in Furukamaya is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Furukamaya vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Furukamaya is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 654 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units654

Property Tax

Furukamaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area129.3 sq mi (334.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates41.5113°N, 140.9626°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,004 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 107 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 143 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 131 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 89 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 137 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 58 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 105 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 114 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 89 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 95 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 85 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 88 km
Apr 29, 2008 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 89 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 108 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 85 km
Feb 26, 2005 78 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.7 147 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 101 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 78 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 118 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 133 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 66 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 118 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 112 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 136 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 116 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 145 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 142 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 117 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 133 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 107 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 71 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake 125 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake 141 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake 2,600 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 29 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 37 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 66 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 95 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 110 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 110 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 112 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 115 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 133 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 135 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 147 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 154 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 173 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 173 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Furukamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Furukamaya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旧蛇浦小学校
旧易国間小学校
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Radio Stations near Furukamaya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Furukamaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hakodate City Museum
Hakodate City Museum
大間町畜産資料館

Libraries in Furukamaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書館0.0

Hotels in Furukamaya

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おおぎや旅館
かどや旅館
さが旅館
つる屋さつき荘
ホテルニュー下風呂
ホテルニュー下風呂 別館汐彩
まるほん旅館
下風呂観光ホテル三浦屋
佐々木旅館
坪田旅館
長谷旅館
飯田旅館

Restaurants in Furukamaya

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ばんやめし

Gas Stations in Furukamaya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COSMO

Banks in Furukamaya

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

青い森信用金庫
青い森信用金庫ATM

Ski Resorts Near Furukamaya

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Makado Onsen 0.0 $0
Kase Ski Area 0.0 $0
夜越山スキー場 0.0 $0
Furusatonomori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 $0
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 $0

Airports Near Furukamaya

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JASDF Yakumo AirbaseSmall Airport
JMSDF Ōminato BaseSmall Airport
Shikabe AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Furukamaya

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hebiura Summary Post Office
Ikokuma Post Office
Kazamaura Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Furukamaya

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
光月寺
大海寺
大石神社
折戸神社奥の院
折戸神社奥の院 鳥居
東伝寺

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Furukamaya

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m 1874

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Furukamaya

What is the population of Furukamaya?

Furukamaya has a population of 1,636 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 129.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Furukamaya expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Furukamaya?

Furukamaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Furukamaya?

Furukamaya has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Furukamaya?

The median home value in Furukamaya is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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