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Higashimatsushima, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Higashimatsushima is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 39,098. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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| Population | 39,098 |
| Population Density | 1,000 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4089°, 141.1790° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7 inches (1,110 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Higashimatsushima
Higashimatsushima is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 39,098. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashimatsushima vs Japan Average
Income: Higashimatsushima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,251 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,639 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashimatsushima
Higashimatsushima has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4089°N, 141.1790°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 105 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 72 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 74 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 128 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 92 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 78 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 85 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 53 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 70 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 71 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 111 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 125 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 132 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 154 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 161 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 175 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 177 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 178 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Higashimatsushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Higashimatsushima
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshio Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyanomori Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naruse Mirai Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nihon Wellness Miyagi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naruseouka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Higashimatsushima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Higashimatsushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum | ||||
| Ishinomori Manga Museum | ||||
| Kan Kan | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Tsunami Disaster Memorial Museum | ||||
| Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum | ||||
| Okawa Tsunami Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sant Juan Bautista Park | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| えんずのわり資料館 | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| ディスカバリーセンター | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 多賀城史遊館 | ||||
| 多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室 | ||||
| 大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 天平ろまん館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館 | ||||
| 平筒沼農村文化自然学習館 | ||||
| 教育資料館 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 涌谷町立史料館 | ||||
| 玄昌石の館 | ||||
| 登米市立髙倉勝子美術館 | ||||
| 登米懐古館 | ||||
| 石巻市博物館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 蒲生なかの郷愁館 | ||||
| 蔵の資料館 | ||||
| 警察資料館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 |
Libraries in Higashimatsushima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょかん | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 登米市立登米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石巻専修大学 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Higashimatsushima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo Wholesale Market | |||||
| Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market | |||||
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| Yuriage Minato Asaichi | |||||
| マリンパルお魚市場 | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 |
Hotels in Higashimatsushima
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Higashimatsushima
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashimatsushima
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Higashimatsushima
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Higashimatsushima
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Higashimatsushima
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashimatsushima
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashimatsushima
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Higashimatsushima
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Higashimatsushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS |
Stadiums & Teams in Higashimatsushima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 仙台市民球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Higashimatsushima
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Higashimatsushima
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashimatsushima
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Miyato Post Office | |
| Naruse Post Office | |
| Nobiru Post Office | |
| Takeya Summary Post Office | |
| 野蒜郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Higashimatsushima
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| デイサービス華 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| 和笑の家 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashimatsushima
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三輪神社 | |
| 上下堤ハリストス正教会 生神女庇護聖堂 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 保呂羽神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 功岳寺 | |
| 大六天神社 | |
| 山祇神社 | |
| 岩崎八幡神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 新山神社 | |
| 法昌寺 | |
| 洞安寺 | |
| 津竜院 | |
| 清福寺 | |
| 澗洞院 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 白山神社 |
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What is the population of Higashimatsushima?
Higashimatsushima has a population of 39,098 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,000 people per square mile, spread across 39.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashimatsushima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Higashimatsushima?
Higashimatsushima has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Higashimatsushima?
The job market in Higashimatsushima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,251 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashimatsushima?
The median home value in Higashimatsushima is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.