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Heda, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Heda is a small town in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 3,681. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,681 Population 273/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,681
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density273/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units1,472

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain76.9 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population3,681
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates34.9628°, 138.7854°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.9 inches (1,952 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Heda

Heda is a small town in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 3,681. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Heda has a population of 3,681 with a density of 273 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,681
Total Population
273
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
13.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Heda vs Japan Average

The median household income in Heda is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Heda vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heda is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,472 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$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,472

Property Tax

Climate in Heda

Heda 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 1861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 10.8° 71.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 11.3° 93.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 13.9° 182.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 19.3° 158.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / 23.1° 147.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 25.7° 243.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 29.2° 206.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.2° 241.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 27.7° 228.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 22.7° 135.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 17.6° 99.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 13.3° 52.0
Heda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates34.9628°N, 138.7854°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,712 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 130 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 146 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 51 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 54 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 84 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 88 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 39 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 58 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 15 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 103 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 106 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 124 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 49 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 80 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 136 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 107 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 126 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 100 km
Sep 20, 2003 12 km SSE of Kamogawa, Japan M5.7 126 km
May 3, 1998 14 km SW of It?, Japan M5.6 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 269 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 250 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 226 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 55 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 41 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 96 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 295 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 212 km
2017 Lan Category 1 227 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 99 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 36 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 241 km
2011 Roke Category 3 90 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 257 km
2009 Melor Category 1 227 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 192 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 238 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 21 km
2005 Saola Category 2 272 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 134 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 67 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 97 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 132 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 124 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 67 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 120 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 66 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 148 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 54 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 40 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 47 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m - 129 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 41 km
1982 S. OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 140 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 51 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 130 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 84 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 88 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Tobu (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 29 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 37 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 45 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 62 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 67 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 77 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 89 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 118 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 132 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 142 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 157 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 162 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 169 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 169 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
August 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 6.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest

Heda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Heda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heda Junior High School - - - -
Numazu City Heada Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Heda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Heda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum
Egawa Document Collection Museum
Forest touch tone Museum
Former Residence Of Ita
GEORIA -Izu Peninsula Geopark Museum
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Ekiden museum
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Heda Shipbuilding Local Materials Museum
Izu City Museum
Izu-no-Chouhachi Museum
IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM
Joukan-ji Chouhachi Memorial Hall
Kannami Buddha Statues Museum
Kinniku Man Museum In Numazu
Kogane-zaki Crystal Park
Mishima City Museum of Local History
Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures
Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art)
Myohokkeiji Temple Museum
Narukawa Museum of Art
Nikuzuki Art Museum
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces Guidance Center
Numazu City Historical Ethnic Museum
Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum
Sano Art Museum
Serizawa Koujiro Memorial Hall
Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Shuzenji Temple Museum
Suruga Wan Deep Sea Creature Museum
The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers
Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Treasure Hall
Uehara Museum Of Buddhism Art
Uehara Museum Of Modern Art
Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum
Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum
Yuzo Kayama Museum
井上靖文学館
加藤学園考古学研究所
富士川町立地方歴史民俗資料館
富士川町立地方歴史民俗資料館
富士市立博物館
富士市立博物館
歴史民俗資料館
歴史民俗資料館
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム

Libraries in Heda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Izu City Library0.0
Izu City Nakaizu Library0.0
Izu City Toi Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Chuo Library0.0
Kannami Town Library0.0
Kawazu Town Culture House0.0
Matsuzaki Town Library0.0
Mishima City Library0.0
Mishima City Library Nakazato Branch Building0.0
Numazu City Heda Library0.0
Shimizu Town Library0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
沼津市立図書館0.0
沼津高専図書館0.0
清水町立図書館0.0
芝川図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
西図書館0.0
西図書館0.0
長泉町民図書館0.0
静岡市立蒲原図書館0.0
静岡市立蒲原図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Heda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAふじ伊豆 JAふれあい市
Mishima Seika
Numazu Fish Market INO
Ohito Magokoro Market
大渕ふる里村
大渕ふる里村
岳南富士地方卸売市場

Hotels in Heda

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isaba
Pension Irie
Pension Manderine
Seaside Inn
Tokiwaya
Yamaichi
Yumetobira Funayama
波止場苑

Restaurants in Heda

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darumayama-kougen Rest House
Irie
Noichi Cafeteria

Cafes in Heda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

峠の茶屋 アザセボラ

Bus Stations in Heda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

戸田

Gas Stations in Heda

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
IDEMITSU
JA-SS
OOTANI

Stadiums & Teams in Heda

TeamLeagueDivision
静岡県富士水泳場

Ski Resorts Near Heda

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Heda

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
Chofu Airport-Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base-Medium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Futaba Airport-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
Miho Airfield-Small Airport
Niijima Airport-Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club-Small Airport
Tachikawa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Heda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heda Post Office

Treatment Centers in Heda

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
かみで耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
ももはクリニック石坂
池辺クリニック
源太坂クリニック
百葉メディカルケアセンター
遠藤クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heda

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Daigyoji Temple
Hotokuji Temple
Kaizoji Temple
Kohoin Temple
Morokuchi Shrine
Shinmei Shrine
Yama Shrine
三光寺
大瀬神社
宝泉寺
本善寺
泉竜寺

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

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 Heda

What is the population of Heda?

Heda has a population of 3,681 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Heda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Heda?

Heda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.9 inches.

How is the job market in Heda?

The job market in Heda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heda?

The median home value in Heda is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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