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Furukawa, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Furukawa is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 76,312. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 76,312 |
| Population Density | 105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5717°, 140.9556° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Furukawa
Furukawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 76,312. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 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 | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 402 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 208 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 29 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 30,525 |
Property Tax
Climate in Furukawa
Furukawa has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 730.0 sq mi (1,890.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5717°N, 140.9556°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 127 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 91 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 51 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 102 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 116 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 103 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 110 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 129 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 64 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 26 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 46 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 65 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 98 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 112 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 119 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 133 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 133 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 143 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 154 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 156 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 175 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 183 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Furukawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Furukawa
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大崎市立古川第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| KUMON | — | — | — | — |
| グローバルマシーン 宮城営業所 | — | — | — | — |
| 個別指導 大沼総合教室 | — | — | — | — |
| くどう ピアノ教室 | — | — | — | — |
| Former Takakura Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 古川学園中学校・高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立古川東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa Dai-ichi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県古川高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立敷玉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 社交ダンス教室 | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa Daigo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa Minami Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Higashi Osaki Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立志田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| FurukawaNishi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sambongi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sambongi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefecture Furukawa Reimei Junior High School and High School | — | — | — | — |
| 田辺ピアノ教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立古川第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立敷玉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa High School | — | — | — | — |
| 古川学園中学校・高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 仙北自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Furukawa Higashi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Shida Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| DANCE STUDIO Rock Foot Furukawa | — | — | — | — |
| 柳下村塾 | — | — | — | — |
| ギター教室 セレナーデ | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立東大崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ダンスカレッジ サイトウ | — | — | — | — |
| 個別指導 大沼総合教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県立古川支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎高等技術専門校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高橋珠算学院 古川教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 遊山社 | — | — | — | — |
| MIYAGIそろばんクラブ | — | — | — | — |
| 学研教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 音楽教室ニコタンポ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Furukawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Furukawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Chubachi Museum | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kurihara City Sanctuary Center Tsukidate Hall (Insectarium) | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Prefecture Izunuma-Uchinuma Sanctuary Center | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan | ||||
| Tome City Izunuma-Uchinuma Sanctuary Center (Fresh Water Aquarium) | ||||
| あーと硝子 Casa Vaso | ||||
| えんずのわり資料館 | ||||
| ディスカバリーセンター | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| ふるさと陶芸館 切込焼記念館 | ||||
| 一迫埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 墨雪墨絵美術館 | ||||
| 大崎市 竹工芸館 | ||||
| 大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 大衡村ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 天平ろまん館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 山王考古館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館 | ||||
| 感覚ミュージアム | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 栗原市立金成歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 涌谷町立史料館 | ||||
| 登米市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 細倉鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 縄文芸術館 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館 |
Libraries in Furukawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 中新田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗原市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Furukawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 |
Hotels in Furukawa
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Furukawa
184 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Furukawa
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Furukawa
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Furukawa
35 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Furukawa
24 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Furukawa
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Furukawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Furukawa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Furukawa
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Furukawa
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Furukawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Furukawa
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Furukawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Furukawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Furukawa
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Furukawa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | 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 |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Furukawa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Furukawa Ekimae Post Office | |
| Furukawa Inaba Post Office | |
| Furukawa Minamimachi Post Office | |
| Furukawa Post Office | |
| Furukawa Senjujicho Post Office | |
| JP 三本木郵便局 | |
| Sambongi Post Office | |
| Shida Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Furukawa
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| デイサービス華 | ||
| 和笑の家 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Furukawa
64 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hakusan Jinja | |
| Kumano Jinja | |
| エホバの証人の王国会館 大崎古川 | |
| 一乗寺 | |
| 一把藁神社 | |
| 三峰神社 | |
| 倉川寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円通寺 | |
| 円通院 | |
| 創価学会古川文化会館 | |
| 十二宮神社 | |
| 千手寺 | |
| 古川神社 | |
| 古川聖書バプテスト教会 | |
| 大光寺 | |
| 天理教 志田分教会 |
Quick Facts
Around Furukawa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Furukawa?
Furukawa has a population of 76,312 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 730.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Furukawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, 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 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Furukawa?
The job market in Furukawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 402 business establishments in the area, including 208 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Furukawa?
The median home value in Furukawa is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.