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Hamaikawa, Japan
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Hamaikawa is a small town in Akita, Japan with a population of 4,566. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 4,566 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9136°, 140.0742° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Hamaikawa
Hamaikawa is a small town in Japan (Akita) with a population of 4,566. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hamaikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Hamaikawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 146 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,826 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hamaikawa
Hamaikawa has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1748 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (99.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9136°N, 140.0742°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 103 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 138 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 120 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 105 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 53 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 15 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 97 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 103 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 101 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 115 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 122 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 57 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 130 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 30 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 59 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 64 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 67 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 79 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 85 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 91 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 95 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 107 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 122 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 143 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 176 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 187 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in |
Hamaikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Hamaikawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 潟上市立羽城中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 飯田川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hamaikawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hamaikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Folklore and Performing Arts Museum | ||||
| Akita Museum of Art | ||||
| Akita Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Design Shop 秋田贔屓 | ||||
| Former Kaneko family residence | ||||
| Mining Museum of Akita University | ||||
| Nibetsu Forest Museum | ||||
| photo gallery bluehole | ||||
| Polder Museum of Ogata Village | ||||
| Satake Historical Museum | ||||
| Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museam | ||||
| あきた文学資料館 | ||||
| 井川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 潟上パークセンター | ||||
| 八郎まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 刑務所作業品展示場 | ||||
| 勝平得之記念館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小池板碑群 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 川端角のレトロ博物館 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 栖秀の郷土人形館 | ||||
| 植物園 | ||||
| 潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 秋田市立千秋美術館 | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県立博物館 分館 旧奈良家住宅 | ||||
| 赤れんが郷土館（旧秋田銀行本店本館） |
Libraries in Hamaikawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita City Araya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Central Library Meitokukan | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Tsuchizaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壱騎町児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 昭和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 追分分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田県点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 船川港図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hamaikawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| 朝市通り | |||||
| 矢留食肉直売所 | |||||
| 秋田市民市場 |
Hotels in Hamaikawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hamaikawa
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hamaikawa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hamaikawa
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hamaikawa
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hamaikawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hamaikawa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hamaikawa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hamaikawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hamaikawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hamaikawa
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hamaikawa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hamaikawa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iitagawa Post Office | |
| Shimoabukawa Post Office | |
| Shimoikawa Post Office | |
| Tsukinoki Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hamaikawa
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| デイ・リハスポット ワンズライフ八橋 | ||
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamaikawa
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三嶽神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 勝田稲荷神社 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 妙見社 | |
| 宇婆姫神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 曹洞宗 長福寺 | |
| 東傳寺 | |
| 正伝院 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 白幡社・熊野社 | |
| 相染社 | |
| 真山神社 | |
| 磯前神社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明社 |
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What is the population of Hamaikawa?
Hamaikawa has a population of 4,566 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hamaikawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Hamaikawa?
Hamaikawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.2 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hamaikawa?
The job market in Hamaikawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hamaikawa?
The median home value in Hamaikawa is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.