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Higashidate, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Higashidate is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 5,392. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Higashidate
Higashidate Station is a railway station in the town of Yamatsuri, Fukushima, Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company.
People
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| Population | 5,392 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8667°, 140.4333° |
| 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 Higashidate
Higashidate is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 5,392. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 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
Higashidate vs Japan Average
Income: Higashidate 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) | 173 |
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 | 2,157 |
Property Tax
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 | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8667°N, 140.4333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | - | 103 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 140 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 114 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 88 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 118 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 138 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 150 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 65 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 91 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 112 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 51 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 59 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 |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 88 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 88 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 94 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 98 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 100 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 103 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 142 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 148 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 172 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 |
Higashidate 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 Higashidate
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 旧黒沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧関岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢祭町立矢祭小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢祭町立矢祭中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧下関河内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Higashidate
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Higashidate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 山方民俗芸能資料館 | ||||
| 日鉱記念館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館山方館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 紙のさと・西ノ内和紙 | ||||
| 菊池寛実記念高萩炭礦資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター |
Farmers Markets in Higashidate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鷲子ブルーベリー園 |
Hotels in Higashidate
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Higashidate
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashidate
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashidate
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Higashidate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Higashidate
5 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Higashidate
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | 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 |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashidate
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ishii Post Office | |
| Kamikimita Summary Post Office | |
| Kaminomiya Post Office | |
| Katakai Summary Post Office | |
| Machitsuki Post Office | |
| Nagura Summary Post Office | |
| Shimoseki Goto Post Office | |
| Yamatsuri Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashidate
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中山神社 | |
| 境神社 | |
| 慈雲寺 | |
| 東慶寺 | |
| 滝川神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 笠置神社 | |
| 近津神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Higashidate?
Higashidate has a population of 5,392 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashidate 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 Higashidate?
Higashidate 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 Higashidate?
The job market in Higashidate is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 173 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashidate?
The median home value in Higashidate is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.