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Furukawa, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Furukawa is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 22,538. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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People
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| Population | 22,538 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2333°, 137.1833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,844 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.9 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Furukawa
Furukawa is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 22,538. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Furukawa vs Japan Average
Income: Furukawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 721 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,015 |
Property Tax
Climate in Furukawa
Furukawa 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 416.1 sq mi (1,077.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2333°N, 137.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 140 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 122 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 148 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 92 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 135 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 141 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Norikuradake (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 36 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 36 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 38 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 46 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 52 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 103 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 108 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 111 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 122 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 128 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 152 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 170 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Furukawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (3.5").
Schools in Furukawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立国府中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立国府小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立吉城高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 飛騨市立古川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Furukawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Furukawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainokura Folklore Museum | ||||
| Ainokura Traditional Crafts Museum | ||||
| Betsuin Temple Treasure House | ||||
| Dr. Fukurai Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ecohouse of the forest | ||||
| Fujii Folk Museum | ||||
| Furuimachinami Museum | ||||
| Glass museum KOMA | ||||
| Hida Archeology Museum | ||||
| Hida Crafts Museum | ||||
| Hida Folk Village | ||||
| Hida Takayama Festival Forest | ||||
| Hida Takayama Museum of Art | ||||
| HIKARU MUSEUM | ||||
| Hirata Folk Art Museum | ||||
| Kusakabe Folk Museum | ||||
| Nanto Municipal Ainokura Folk Museum | ||||
| Takayama City Archives Museum | ||||
| Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Takayama Festival Forest | ||||
| Takayama Jin’ya | ||||
| Takayama Jinya | ||||
| Takayama Shōwa-kan | ||||
| Teddy Bear Eco Village | ||||
| たいら郷土館 | ||||
| ひだ宇宙科学館 カミオカラボ | ||||
| 上宝ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 久々野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 光記念館 | ||||
| 南砺市そばの館 | ||||
| 南砺市利賀民俗館 | ||||
| 大橋コレクション館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館・高山市郷土館 | ||||
| 江馬氏館跡庭園 下館跡 | ||||
| 洞雲寺寺宝館 | ||||
| 猪谷関所館 | ||||
| 獅子会館 | ||||
| 老田野鳥館 | ||||
| 起し太鼓の里協会・飛騨古川まつり会館 | ||||
| 鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 飛騨・世界生活文化センター（ミュージアム温故知新） | ||||
| 飛騨みやがわ考古民俗館 | ||||
| 飛騨位山文化交流館 | ||||
| 飛騨古川祭資料館起し太鼓会館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山印籠美術館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山春慶会館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山茶の湯の森 | ||||
| 飛驒市美術館 | ||||
| 高原郷土館 | ||||
| 高山短期大学飛騨自然博物館 |
Libraries in Furukawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hida City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takayama City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立利賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高山市図書館丹生川分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Furukawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinyamae Morning Market | |||||
| Miyagawa Morning Market | |||||
| Morning Market |
Hotels in Furukawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Furukawa
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Furukawa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Furukawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Furukawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Furukawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Furukawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Furukawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Furukawa
44 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Furukawa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Furukawa
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hida-Furukawa Post Office | |
| Kokufu Post Office | |
| Natsumaya Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Furukawa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Enkō Temple | |
| Honkō Temple | |
| Keta Wakayama Shrine | |
| Shinshuji Temple | |
| 弘法大師堂 | |
| 御蔵稲荷神社 | |
| 憶念寺 | |
| 林昌寺 |
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What is the population of Furukawa?
Furukawa has a population of 22,538 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 416.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Furukawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Furukawa?
Furukawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Furukawa?
The job market in Furukawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 721 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Furukawa?
The median home value in Furukawa is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.