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Hanawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Hanawa is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 8,369. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hanawa
Hanawa is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the town had an estimated population of 8,369 in 3301 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 211.41 square kilometres (81.6 sq mi).
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| Population | 8,369 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9473°, 140.4165° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Hanawa
Hanawa is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 8,369. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hanawa vs Japan Average
Income: Hanawa vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 268 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,348 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hanawa
Hanawa 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 132.4 sq mi (342.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9473°N, 140.4165°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 99 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 114 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 92 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 117 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 142 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 72 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 96 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 45 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 57 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 79 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 79 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 83 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 85 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 89 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 93 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 94 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 101 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 133 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 149 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in |
Hanawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Hanawa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanawa Town Hanawa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 塙町立 笹原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立白河実業高等学校塙校舎 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hanawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hanawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター |
Libraries in Hanawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Hanawa
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hanawa
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hanawa
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hanawa
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hanawa Post Office | |
| Kamiishii Summary Post Office | |
| Manahata Summary Post Office | |
| Sasahara Post Office | |
| Takagi Post Office | |
| Tsunetoyo Summary Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hanawa
What is the population of Hanawa?
Hanawa has a population of 8,369 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 132.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hanawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Hanawa?
Hanawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hanawa?
The job market in Hanawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 268 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hanawa?
The median home value in Hanawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.