All Countries
Higashihiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima · Japan
Higashihiroshima is a large city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 196,608. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Discover Higashihiroshima, Japan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 196,608 |
| Population Density | 641 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4086°, 132.7368° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.6 inches (1,743 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Higashihiroshima
Higashihiroshima is a large city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 196,608. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashihiroshima vs Japan Average
Income: Higashihiroshima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 104 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 78,643 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashihiroshima
Higashihiroshima has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1616 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 306.6 sq mi (794.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4086°N, 132.7368°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 96 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 87 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 82 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 105 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Higashihiroshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Higashihiroshima
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Mihara Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| 近畿大学（工学部） | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Higashihiroshima
97+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立東西条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立黒瀬中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高美が丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高美が丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高屋西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高屋東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Gota Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立造賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立磯松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立板城西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立板城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Higashihiroshima Shiritsu Matsuga Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 広島県立広島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立向陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八本松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上黒瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三永小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立龍王小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立平岩小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立寺西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Misonou Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立平岩小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立寺西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Saijō Agricultural High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamo Prefectural High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西条中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東志和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立高屋西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立高屋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八本松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Saijō Agricultural High School | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立三ツ城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 黒瀬養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西条養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立近畿大学附属東広島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立近畿大学附属東広島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立武田高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立武田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立黒瀬高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立賀茂高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西条農業高等学校 Saijo Agricultural High School | — | — | — | — |
| 県立広島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立板城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高美が丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高屋西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高屋東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立風早小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立野路東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Gota Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立造賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西志和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立磯松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立板城西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高美が丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Higashihiroshima Shiritsu Matsuga Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東西条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立 風早小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立向陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八本松中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上黒瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 黒瀬養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kamo Prefectural High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西条中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立乃美尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東志和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立高屋西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立高屋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八本松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Misonou Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 東広島市立三ツ城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三永小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西条養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立近畿大学附属東広島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立近畿大学附属東広島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立武田高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立武田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立黒瀬高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立賀茂高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西条農業高等学校 Saijo Agricultural High School | — | — | — | — |
| 県立広島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 広島県立広島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立黒瀬中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Higashihiroshima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Higashihiroshima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Village | ||||
| Hiroshima Univ. Museum | ||||
| JMSDF Kure Museum | ||||
| Ken Iwata Museum of Mother and Child | ||||
| Mazda Museum | ||||
| Mazda Museum | ||||
| Shimojima Tsushinshi Museum | ||||
| Takehara Museum of Historical and Folk Materials | ||||
| Tokoro Museum Omishima | ||||
| Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari | ||||
| Yamato Museum | ||||
| たけはら美術館 | ||||
| ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村 | ||||
| ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村 | ||||
| ふるさと館 | ||||
| ふるさと館 | ||||
| 三永歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 今井政之展示館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬測量絵図館 | ||||
| 呉市入船山記念館 | ||||
| 呉市立美術館 | ||||
| 府中町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 府中町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御手洗昭和館 | ||||
| 愛新美術館 | ||||
| 木江ふれあい郷土資料館（大崎島船の資料館） | ||||
| 東広島市三永歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東広島市八本松歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東広島市立美術館 | ||||
| 江戸みなとまち展示館 | ||||
| 町並み保存センター（菊伝） | ||||
| 筆の里工房 | ||||
| 蘭島閣美術館 | ||||
| 西条四日市歴史研究展示室 |
Libraries in Higashihiroshima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima University Library Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 三原市立大和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三原市立本郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 世羅町せらにし図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉工業高等専門学校 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市安浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市川尻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市広図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市広図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市昭和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市昭和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立八千代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立向原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立竹原書院図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐北区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安芸区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安芸区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 府中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 府中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立サンスクエア児童青少年図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立サンスクエア児童青少年図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立安芸津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立河内こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東広島市立黒瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊野町 図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Higashihiroshima
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Higashihiroshima
65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashihiroshima
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Higashihiroshima
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Higashihiroshima
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Higashihiroshima
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Higashihiroshima
13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Higashihiroshima
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashihiroshima
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashihiroshima
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Higashihiroshima
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Higashihiroshima
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Higashihiroshima
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Higashihiroshima
5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Higashihiroshima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 亀齢酒造（株） | ||||
| 亀齢酒造（株） |
Stadiums & Teams in Higashihiroshima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Higashihiroshima
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Higashihiroshima
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashihiroshima
61 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aki Saijo Post Office | |
| Doyomaru Summary Post Office | |
| Doyomaru Summary Post Office | |
| Fukutomi Post Office | |
| Goda Post Office | |
| Goda Post Office | |
| Hachihommatsu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hachihommatsu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hachihommatsu Higashi post office | |
| Hachihommatsu Higashi post office | |
| Hachihommatsu Post Office | |
| Hachihommatsu Post Office | |
| Hara Post Office | |
| Hara Post Office | |
| Higashihiroshima Osawa Summary Post Office | |
| Higashihiroshima Osawa Summary Post Office | |
| Higashihiroshima Teranishi Post Office | |
| Higashishiwa Post Office | |
| Higashishiwa Post Office | |
| Hiroshima Diaigaku-nai Post Office | |
| Hiroshima Diaigaku-nai Post Office | |
| Itaki Post Office | |
| Itaki Post Office | |
| Kodani Post Office | |
| Kodani Post Office | |
| Kodo Post Office | |
| Minaga Post Office | |
| Minaga Post Office | |
| Misonou Post Office | |
| Misonou Post Office | |
| Miyaryo Summary Post Office | |
| Miyaryo Summary Post Office | |
| Nishishiwa Post Office | |
| Nishitakaya Ekimae Post Office | |
| Nishitakaya Ekimae Post Office | |
| Nomio Post Office | |
| Nomio Post Office | |
| Saijo Uwajike Summary Post Office | |
| SciencePark-mae Post Office | |
| SciencePark-mae Post Office | |
| Shiraichi Post Office | |
| Shiraichi Post Office | |
| Shiwa Hori Post Office | |
| Takaya Post Office | |
| Takaya Post Office | |
| Takeni Post Office | |
| Tamari Post Office | |
| Tamari Post Office | |
| Tono Post Office | |
| Yasuura Mitsuguchi Post Office | |
| Yasuura Post Office | |
| Zoka Post Office | |
| Zoka Post Office | |
| 八本松郵便局 | |
| 女子畑簡易郵便局 | |
| 安浦三津口郵便局 | |
| 安浦郵便局 | |
| 安芸吉川簡易郵便局 | |
| 安芸吉川簡易郵便局 | |
| 飯田郵便局 | |
| 飯田郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Higashihiroshima
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あいクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashihiroshima
130 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Inaridaimyojin | |
| Matsuo Shrine | |
| Ōmaki Inari Shrine | |
| Uji Shrine | |
| 下見八幡宮 | |
| 並滝寺 | |
| 中村神社 | |
| 丸山神社 | |
| 久善田神社 | |
| 九郎神社 | |
| 亀山八幡神社 | |
| 五穀神社 | |
| 伊勢宮 | |
| 伊勢宮神社 | |
| 信不動前神社 | |
| 元浄寺 | |
| 光正寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 |
Explore Near Higashihiroshima
Quick Facts
Around Higashihiroshima
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Higashihiroshima.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Higashihiroshima
What is the population of Higashihiroshima?
Higashihiroshima has a population of 196,608 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 641 people per square mile, spread across 306.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashihiroshima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,400, 57% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Higashihiroshima?
Higashihiroshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.6 inches.
How is the job market in Higashihiroshima?
The job market in Higashihiroshima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area, including 42 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Higashihiroshima?
The median home value in Higashihiroshima is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.