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Hayakawa, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Hayakawa is a small town in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 1,098. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Hayakawa
Hayakawa is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1,098 and a population density of 2.97 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 369.86 square kilometres (142.80 sq mi). It has the smallest population of any town in Japan. Hayakawa is on the list of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, established in 2005.
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| Population | 1,098 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4500°, 138.3500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.3 inches (1,531 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Hayakawa
Hayakawa is a small town in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 1,098. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hayakawa vs Japan Average
Income: Hayakawa vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 439 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hayakawa
Hayakawa 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 1127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 151.3 sq mi (391.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4500°N, 138.3500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 111 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 111 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 134 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 79 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 104 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 109 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 100 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 117 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 133 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 82 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 149 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 36 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 66 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 71 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 91 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 93 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 102 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 107 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 110 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 123 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 125 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 131 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 134 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Hayakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Hayakawa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立早川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立早川北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立早川南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hayakawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hayakawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichikawa Misato Town Folklore Museum | ||||
| Kai Golden Village, Yunooku Kanayama Museum | ||||
| The Village Of The Village of Kiso, Meynobu Town | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| なかとみ現代工芸美術館 | ||||
| 中央市豊富郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士川町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館・文化資料館・民族資料館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館文化資料館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 早川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 早川町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 美枝きもの資料館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 身延山宝物館 | ||||
| 身延町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Hayakawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| アルカディア南部総合公園文化館 | 0.0 | |||||
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立櫛形図書館芦安分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部町立南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部町立富沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士宮市立西富士図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市川三郷町立図書館三珠分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 身延町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hayakawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大島農林産物販売所 |
Hotels in Hayakawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hayakawa
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hayakawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hayakawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persona Brewery | ||||
| 牧野酒造合資会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Hayakawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hayakawa
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hayakawa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hayakawa
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 七面山口郵便局 | |
| 三里郵便局 | |
| 早川郵便局 | |
| 硯島郵便局 | |
| 西山郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hayakawa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 啓慎院 | |
| 山王神社 |
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What is the population of Hayakawa?
Hayakawa has a population of 1,098 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 151.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hayakawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,600, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Hayakawa?
Hayakawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hayakawa?
The job market in Hayakawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hayakawa?
The median home value in Hayakawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.