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Hiratachō, Japan
Shimane · Japan
Hiratachō is a small city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 28,154. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Hiratachō
Hiratachō Station is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 28,154 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°, 132.8167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shimane |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.5 inches (1,639 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,200 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Hiratachō
Hiratachō is a small city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 28,154. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hiratachō vs Japan Average
Income: Hiratachō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,200 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 901 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,262 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hiratachō
Hiratachō has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1795 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 796.3 sq mi (2,062.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°N, 132.8167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 116 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 37 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Hiratachō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.2").
Schools in Hiratachō
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立西田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Matsue Municipal Shinji Elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shimane Prefectural Shinji High School | — | — | — | — |
| Matsue Municipal Shinji Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 出雲市立北浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島根県立松江南高等学校宍道分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立平田高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立荘原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立斐川西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立斐川東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立出東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鰐淵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立久多美小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立灘分小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立檜山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 出雲市立旭丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立平田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立平田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立塩津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立国富小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 出雲市立光中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐香小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立伊野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hiratachō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Hiratachō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kōjindani | ||||
| Izumo Science Center | ||||
| Kōunkaku | ||||
| Kōunkaku | ||||
| Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence | ||||
| Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence | ||||
| Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum | ||||
| Meimei-an | ||||
| Meimei-an | ||||
| Shimane Art Museum | ||||
| Shimane Art Museum | ||||
| Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| いにしえ学習館 | ||||
| いにしえ学習館 | ||||
| ごうぎんカラコロ美術館 | ||||
| ごうぎんカラコロ美術館 | ||||
| ペンギンミュージアム | ||||
| 今岡美術館 | ||||
| 体験工房 | ||||
| 体験水田 | ||||
| 出雲市立平田本陣記念館 | ||||
| 出雲文化会館 | ||||
| 出雲文化伝承館 | ||||
| 出雲民芸館 | ||||
| 加茂岩倉遺跡ガイダンス | ||||
| 古代鉄歌謡館 | ||||
| 吉兆館 | ||||
| 大寺薬師収蔵庫 | ||||
| 奥出雲多根自然博物館 | ||||
| 島根原子力館 | ||||
| 島根原子力館 | ||||
| 手錢記念館 | ||||
| 月照寺 宝物殿 | ||||
| 月照寺 宝物殿 | ||||
| 来待ストーン | ||||
| 松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館 | ||||
| 松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館 | ||||
| 松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館 | ||||
| 松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館 | ||||
| 松江北堀美術館 | ||||
| 松江北堀美術館 | ||||
| 松江市宍道蒐古館 | ||||
| 松江市立出雲玉作資料館 | ||||
| 松江市立出雲玉作資料館 | ||||
| 松江歴史館 | ||||
| 松江歴史館 | ||||
| 松江鼕伝承館 | ||||
| 松江鼕伝承館 | ||||
| 武家屋敷 | ||||
| 武家屋敷 | ||||
| 武家屋敷 | ||||
| 武家屋敷 | ||||
| 永井隆記念館 | ||||
| 田和山館 | ||||
| 田和山館 | ||||
| 田部美術館 | ||||
| 田部美術館 | ||||
| 竹島資料室 | ||||
| 竹島資料室 | ||||
| 菅田庵 | ||||
| 菅田庵 | ||||
| 越堂たたら跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 鹿島民族資料館 | ||||
| 鹿島民族資料館 |
Libraries in Hiratachō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おはなしレストラン | 0.0 | |||||
| おはなしレストラン | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立佐田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立大社図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立平田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立斐川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立海辺の多岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加茂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 学憩館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 島根図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 島根図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 島根県立大学松江キャンパス図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松江市立病院図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松江市立病院図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲南市立木次図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hiratachō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| よっ得!?伊野いち | |||||
| 玉造温泉朝市 | |||||
| 秋鹿よんさん市 | |||||
| 秋鹿よんさん市 |
Hotels in Hiratachō
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hiratachō
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hiratachō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Hiratachō
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hiratachō
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hiratachō
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hiratachō
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hiratachō
13 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hiratachō
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hiratachō
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hiratachō
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hiratachō
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hiratachō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 松江市営庭球場 | ||
| 松江市営庭球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Hiratachō
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hiratachō
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Oki Global Geopark Airport | OKI | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Hiratachō
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higashi Post Office | |
| Hikawa Post Office | |
| Hirata Kitahama Post Office | |
| Hirata Kundomi Post Office | |
| Hirata Nadabun Summary Post Office | |
| Hirata Nozato Summary Post Office | |
| Hirata Post Office | |
| Hirata Saka Post Office | |
| Hirata Sakaura Post Office | |
| Hirata Sono Post Office | |
| Kawashimo Post Office | |
| Kobirata Summary Post Office | |
| Kutami Summary Post Office | |
| Matsue Ono Post Office | |
| Nishida Summary Post Office | |
| Nishihirata Summary Post Office | |
| Shinji Post Office | |
| Shobara Post Office | |
| Shobaranishi Summary Post Office | |
| Takudani Summary Post Office | |
| 出東郵便局 | |
| 塩津簡易郵便局 | |
| 宍道郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hiratachō
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あさひまちクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiratachō
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一畑寺 | |
| 一畑薬師案内灯籠 | |
| 三宝荒神 | |
| 佐香神社 | |
| 八幡宮大神神社 | |
| 埼田神社 | |
| 塩野権現社 | |
| 大林寺 | |
| 大野津神社 | |
| 妙厳寺 | |
| 宇美神社 | |
| 平田薬師 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 極楽寺 | |
| 沖洲天満宮 | |
| 海雲山 雲松寺 | |
| 消防神社 | |
| 源光寺 | |
| 醫王山 一畑寺 | |
| 鰐淵寺 |
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What is the population of Hiratachō?
Hiratachō has a population of 28,154 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 796.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hiratachō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Hiratachō?
Hiratachō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.
How is the job market in Hiratachō?
The job market in Hiratachō is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 901 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hiratachō?
The median home value in Hiratachō is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.