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Hachimantai, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Hachimantai is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 25,076. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

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25,076 Population 75/sq mi density
748 ft Elevation 228 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Hachimantai

Hachimantai

Hachimantai is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the city had an estimated population of 25,076, and a population density of 29 persons per km2 in 10,531 households. The total area of the city is 862.30 square kilometres (332.94 sq mi).

People

Population25,076
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density75/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units10,030

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Population25,076
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Coordinates39.8998°, 141.1299°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,365 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Hachimantai

Hachimantai is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 25,076. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hachimantai has a population of 25,076 with a density of 75 people per square mile, spread across 332.9 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,076
Total Population
75
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
332.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hachimantai vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hachimantai is $26,100, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 802 business establishments.

Income: Hachimantai vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,100
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)802

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hachimantai is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,030 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units10,030

Property Tax

Climate in Hachimantai

Hachimantai has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.6°C / 29°F -5.3° / 2° 44.5
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -4.9° / 3.3° 49.9
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -1.8° / 7.5° 78.8
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3° / 14.3° 88.1
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 20.3° 100.5
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.2° 113.0
Jul 23°C / 73°F 18.8° / 27.1° 190.0
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.5° 183.6
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.3° 152.1
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18° 116.4
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.8° / 11.1° 82.8
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2.4° / 4.4° 73.8
Hachimantai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area332.9 sq mi (862.3 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates39.8998°N, 141.1299°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,433 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 123 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 97 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 99 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 135 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 31 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 146 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 92 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 150 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 136 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 56 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 134 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 108 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 135 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 126 km
Mar 11, 2011 49 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 142 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 125 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 92 km
Mar 25, 2011 36 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.2 141 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 198 km
2002 Higos Category 1 71 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 169 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 39 km
1996 Violet Category 1 298 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 124 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 99 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 125 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 145 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 141 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 105 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 139 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m 139 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m 134 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 100 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 138 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 150 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 126 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m 134 km
1954 MIYAGI, JAPAN Earthquake 144 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 117 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake 116 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 104 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 12 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 24 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 32 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 33 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 71 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 87 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 108 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 110 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 120 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 129 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 135 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 6.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Warmest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Hachimantai has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Hachimantai

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
盛岡市立巻堀中学校
盛岡市立好摩小学校
盛岡市立生出小学校
田頭小学校
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Radio Stations near Hachimantai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hachimantai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hara Kei Memorial Museum
Iwate Museum of Art
もりおか歴史文化館
もりおか歴史文化館
もりおか町家物語館
南部屋敷
小岩井農場資料館
小岩井農場重要文化財ギャラリー
岩手県立博物館
御所湖川村美術館
明治橋際の御蔵(下町資料館)
松尾鉱山資料館
深沢紅子野の花美術館
滝沢市埋蔵文化財センター
盛岡てがみ館
盛岡山車資料館
盛岡市こども科学館
盛岡市先人記念館
石川啄木記念館
雫石町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Hachimantai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Morioka City Library0.0
Tonan Library0.0
岩手大学図書館0.0
岩手県立図書館0.0
岩手県立図書館0.0
盛岡大学図書館0.0
雫石町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hachimantai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
地酒物産館
地酒物産館
産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店
産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店
神子田朝市
神子田朝市

Hotels in Hachimantai

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen – Main Building
ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen – Tower Building
ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort
Appi Kogen Onsen Hotel
Hachimandai Royal Hotel
Hachimantai Mountain Hotel
Kyuonso
Pension Mutti
YutoLand Himekami
なかやま荘

Restaurants in Hachimantai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hosuke

Dentists in Hachimantai

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

前田歯科医院

Train Stations in Hachimantai

8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akasakata
Appi-Kōgen
Higashi-Obuke
Kitamori
Koma
Matsuo-Hachimantai
Obuke
Tairadate

Gas Stations in Hachimantai

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #174560639
JP #1852719298
JP #443134919
JP #491902655

Banks in Hachimantai

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

岩手銀行

Stadiums & Teams in Hachimantai

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Ski Resorts Near Hachimantai

20 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area 0.0 $0
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 $0
Soyumura 229 Ski Land 0.0 $0
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 0.0 $0
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Appi Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Akita Hachimantai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) 0.0 $0
Matsumori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Geto Kogen 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are 0.0 $0
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwate Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shizukuishi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tazawako Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Omagari Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gosannen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Choei Yuda Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akabane Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hachimantai

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iwate Hanamaki AirportHNAMedium Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Arakawa AirstripSmall Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight AirportSmall Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Tashiro Nanohana AirfieldSmall Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hachimantai

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dendo Post Office
Hirakasa Summary Post Office
Kashiwadai Post Office
Koma Post Office
Matsuo Post Office
Obuke Post Office
Tairadate Post Office
Terada Post Office
Yoriki Summary Post Office

Treatment Centers in Hachimantai

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
あべ神経内科クリニック
いするぎ医院
さいとうレディスクリニック
さとう皮膚科クリニック
せいの眼科クリニック
たぐち脳神経外科クリニック 通所リハビリセンター
とみざわ甲状腺・乳腺のクリニック盛岡
ひろし外科肛門科
わたなべ内科 神経内科クリニック
中の橋齋藤クリニック
二宮内科クリニック
小笠原眼科クリニック
森谷医院
盛岡駅前あおば脳神経外科内科
細井外科医院
藤島内科医院
黒川産婦人科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hachimantai

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
創価学会
大宮神社・岩手山神社
駒形神社

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 Hachimantai

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m 1919

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 Hachimantai

What is the population of Hachimantai?

Hachimantai has a population of 25,076 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 332.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hachimantai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,100, 65% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hachimantai?

Hachimantai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hachimantai?

The job market in Hachimantai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 802 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hachimantai?

The median home value in Hachimantai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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