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Hitokawame, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Hitokawame is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 24,273. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 24,273 |
| Population Density | 324 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6359°, 141.4448° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Hitokawame
Hitokawame is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 24,273. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hitokawame vs Japan Average
Income: Hitokawame 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) | 777 |
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 | 9,709 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hitokawame
Hitokawame has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6359°N, 141.4448°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 149 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 128 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 143 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 74 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 90 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 49 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 63 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 97 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 72 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 69 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 48 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 50 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 77 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 91 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 95 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 95 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 96 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 112 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 132 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 164 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 171 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 195 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Hitokawame has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Hitokawame
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市立多賀台小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八戸市立市川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八戸市立多賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八戸市立轟木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おいらせ町立百石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立百石高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おいらせ町立木内々小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おいらせ町立甲洋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おいらせ町立百石中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hitokawame
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hitokawame
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori | ||||
| Nitobe Memorial Museum | ||||
| Towada Art Center | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 先人記念館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市水産科学館マリエント | ||||
| 八戸市立民俗資料収蔵庫 浜小屋 | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大山将棋記念館 | ||||
| 寺山修司記念館 | ||||
| 新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 東北町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 | ||||
| 階上町 民俗資料収集館 |
Libraries in Hitokawame
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おいらせ町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十和田市民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hitokawame
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 |
Restaurants in Hitokawame
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hitokawame
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hitokawame
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hitokawame
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hitokawame
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hitokawame
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hitokawame
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hitokawame
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Futakawame Post Office | |
| Hitokawame Post Office | |
| Ichikawa Post Office | |
| Momoishi Post Office | |
| Tagadai Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hitokawame
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 土鼻神社 | |
| 正一位稲荷神社 | |
| 法運寺 | |
| 白髭神社 | |
| 願成寺 | |
| 駒峯神社 |
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What is the population of Hitokawame?
Hitokawame has a population of 24,273 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 324 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hitokawame 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 Hitokawame?
Hitokawame has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hitokawame?
Hitokawame has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 777 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hitokawame?
The median home value in Hitokawame is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.