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Hanamaki, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Hanamaki is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 94,691. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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People
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| Population | 94,691 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3833°, 141.1167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Hanamaki
Hanamaki is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 94,691. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hanamaki vs Japan Average
Income: Hanamaki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 62 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 37,876 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hanamaki
Hanamaki has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1545 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 469.5 sq mi (1,216.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3833°N, 141.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 124 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 44 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 119 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 107 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 150 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 130 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 126 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 87 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 50 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 53 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 55 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 68 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 72 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 80 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 97 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 127 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 134 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 143 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 150 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 158 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Hanamaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Hanamaki
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 矢沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立八重畑小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北上市立更木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北上市立飯豊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北上市立飯豊中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東和中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岩手県立花巻清風支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立宮野目小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立宮野目中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立桜台小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ポリテクセンター岩手 | — | — | — | — |
| 矢沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻生涯学園都市会館 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯本中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯本小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立笹間第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立笹間第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立西南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立太田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立湯口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立湯口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hanamaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hanamaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Museum | ||||
| サトウハチロー記念館 叱られ坊主 | ||||
| みちのく民俗村 | ||||
| めんこい美術館 | ||||
| 七区まち博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 和賀分館 | ||||
| 奥州宇宙遊学館 | ||||
| 奥州市伝統産業会館 キューポラの館 | ||||
| 奥州市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 宮沢賢治童話村 | ||||
| 山の駅 昭和の学校 | ||||
| 平和懐堂 | ||||
| 斎藤實記念館 | ||||
| 日本現代詩歌文学館 | ||||
| 木村榮記念館 | ||||
| 羅須地人協会 | ||||
| 花巻市博物館 | ||||
| 花巻新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 高村光太郎紀念館（花巻歴史民俗資料館） | ||||
| 高野長英記念館 | ||||
| 鬼の館 |
Libraries in Hanamaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mizzenmast Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立和賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立江釣子図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻市立大迫図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Hanamaki
24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hanamaki
39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hanamaki
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hanamaki
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hanamaki
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hanamaki
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hanamaki
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hanamaki
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hanamaki
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hanamaki
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hanamaki
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hanamaki
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hanamaki
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hanamaki
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hanamaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hanamaki
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hanamaki
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hanamaki
24 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dai Onsen Summary Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Fujisawacho Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Matsuzonocho Summary Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Nimaibashi Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Nishiodori Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Onsen Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Post Offgice | |
| Hanamaki Sakura Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Suehirocho Post Office | |
| Hanamaki Yokkamachi Post Office | |
| Miyanome Post Office | |
| Nakanai Summary Post Office | |
| Osawa Onsen Post Office | |
| Oyamada Post Office | |
| Rikuchu Iitoyo Post Office | |
| Sasama Post Office | |
| Shima Summary Post Office | |
| Taninai Post Office | |
| Towa Post Office | |
| Yaehata Post Office | |
| Yamanokami Summary Post Office | |
| Yasawa Post Office | |
| Yuguchi Post Office | |
| 後藤簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hanamaki
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| おぼない内科クリニック | ||
| やはば眼科 | ||
| 徳永整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hanamaki
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Koshio Shrine | |
| 光徳寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円城寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 古舘稲荷神社 | |
| 妙円寺 | |
| 安浄寺 | |
| 宗青寺 | |
| 山ノ神神社 | |
| 常楽寺 | |
| 廣隆寺 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 松庵寺 | |
| 樂説寺 | |
| 清水寺 | |
| 瀧清水神社 | |
| 熊野神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Hanamaki
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Hanamaki?
Hanamaki has a population of 94,691 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hanamaki 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 Hanamaki?
Hanamaki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hanamaki?
The job market in Hanamaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area, including 33 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hanamaki?
The median home value in Hanamaki is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.