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Hiranai, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Hiranai is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 10,800. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 10,800 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9203°, 140.9556° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.0 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Hiranai
Hiranai is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 10,800. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hiranai vs Japan Average
Income: Hiranai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 346 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,320 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hiranai
Hiranai has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9203°N, 140.9556°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 148 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 130 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 85 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 144 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 103 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 133 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 148 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 119 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 22 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 30 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 42 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 46 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 62 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 100 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 107 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 108 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 119 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 129 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 130 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 148 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 150 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 176 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 181 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Hiranai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Hiranai
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 松風塾高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 平内町立小湊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 平内町立平内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hiranai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hiranai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori Museum Of History | ||||
| Aomori City Forestry Museum | ||||
| Hakkoda Mountain Snow Marching Victims Museum | ||||
| Memorial Ship Hakkoda-maru | ||||
| Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse | ||||
| 平内町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 青森市美術館 | ||||
| 青森県立郷土館 (Aomori Prefectural Museum) | ||||
| 鷹山宇一記念美術館 |
Libraries in Hiranai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aomori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 野辺地町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青森県立図書館 近代文学館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hiranai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Marche | |||||
| 新鮮市場 | |||||
| 青森魚菜センター | |||||
| 青森魚菜センター |
Hotels in Hiranai
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hiranai
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hiranai
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hiranai
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hiranai
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hiranai
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hiranai
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hiranai
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hiranai
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hiranai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hiranai
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hiranai
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hiranai
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamushi Post Office | |
| Higashitazawa Post Office | |
| Kominato Post Office | |
| Kugurizaka Post Office | |
| Nishihiranai Post Office | |
| Shimizugawa Post office |
Treatment Centers in Hiranai
70 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Clinic | ||
| あおもり腎透析泌尿器科クリニック | ||
| あさり小児科クリニック | ||
| アラヤ医院 | ||
| えびな脳神経クリニック | ||
| エフ.クリニック | ||
| おきだてハートクリニック | ||
| おだぎりメンタルクリニック | ||
| かきざき胃腸科内科クリニック | ||
| くぼぞのクリニック | ||
| クリニック こころの森 | ||
| ささき耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| しんまちクリニック | ||
| しんまちクリニック | ||
| しんまち眼科 | ||
| たく内科クリニック | ||
| とよあきクリニック | ||
| ひでかず胃腸科内科 | ||
| ホワイト急便 | ||
| まつむら小児科 | ||
| まつもと内科外科クリニック | ||
| みずたに眼科 | ||
| みどり心療内科クリニック | ||
| りょう内科 | ||
| 三上皮膚科医院 | ||
| 三戸内科胃腸科 | ||
| 三戸眼科 | ||
| 中央デイサービス リハビリクラブ | ||
| 井上耳鼻咽喉科医院 | ||
| 今田内科 | ||
| 伊藤眼科クリニック | ||
| 加藤内科循環器科 | ||
| 安方クリニック | ||
| 岩男外科皮膚科医院 | ||
| 岸谷整形外科 | ||
| 嶋中内科循環器科 | ||
| 川口内科 | ||
| 工藤こども医院 | ||
| 工藤内科 | ||
| 成田あつしクリニック | ||
| 斉藤内科小児科 | ||
| 斉藤内科小児科 | ||
| 木村隆内科呼吸器科医院 | ||
| 村上整形外科 | ||
| 村上新町病院 | ||
| 村上病院 | ||
| 村岡整形外科クリニック | ||
| 村林内科 | ||
| 桂木クリニック | ||
| 桜庭内科 | ||
| 梅原内科胃腸科 | ||
| 浜田みやかわ眼科 | ||
| 渋谷内科 | ||
| 白石医院 | ||
| 石田クリニック | ||
| 神外科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 福士泌尿器科医院 | ||
| 福士胃腸科循環器科医院 | ||
| 菊池内科クリニック | ||
| 藤巻内科小児科 | ||
| 藤本クリニック | ||
| 西部整形外科医院 | ||
| 象こどもクリニック | ||
| 長島皮膚科クリーニング | ||
| 長島皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 青森保健生活協同組合 協立クリニック | ||
| 青森整形外科クリニック | ||
| 青葉こころのクリニック | ||
| 髙屋医院 | ||
| 黒滝整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiranai
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamushi Hachimangu Shrine | |
| Benzaitengu Shrine | |
| Hachidai Ryujin Shrine | |
| Inari Shrine | |
| Mutakuji | |
| Shiogama Shrine | |
| Yamagi Shrine | |
| 弁財天宮 | |
| 東福寺 | |
| 浄尊寺 | |
| 浄林寺 | |
| 浅虫教会 | |
| 浅虫銀杏観音堂 | |
| 淡嶋神社 | |
| 清水川八幡宮 | |
| 照護寺 | |
| 玄徳寺 | |
| 神明宮 |
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What is the population of Hiranai?
Hiranai has a population of 10,800 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hiranai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Hiranai?
Hiranai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 15.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hiranai?
Hiranai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 346 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hiranai?
The median home value in Hiranai is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.