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Hizume, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Hizume is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 32,147. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
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| Population | 32,147 |
| Population Density | 310 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5500°, 141.1667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Hizume
Hizume is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 32,147. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hizume vs Japan Average
Income: Hizume vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,029 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,859 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hizume
Hizume has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 103.8 sq mi (268.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5500°N, 141.1667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 137 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 63 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 115 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 119 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 127 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 146 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 138 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 93 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 37 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 39 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 53 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 58 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 73 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 99 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 108 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 110 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 126 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 131 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 143 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 169 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Hizume has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Hizume
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 紫波町立日詰小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 花北青雲高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 紫波町立赤沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ishidoriya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 花巻市立石鳥谷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hizume
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hizume
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hara Kei Memorial Museum | ||||
| Iwate Museum of Art | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Museum | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか町家物語館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 和賀分館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 宮沢賢治童話村 | ||||
| 小岩井農場資料館 | ||||
| 小岩井農場重要文化財ギャラリー | ||||
| 山の駅 昭和の学校 | ||||
| 岩手県立博物館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 明治橋際の御蔵（下町資料館） | ||||
| 深沢紅子野の花美術館 | ||||
| 滝沢市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 盛岡てがみ館 | ||||
| 盛岡山車資料館 | ||||
| 盛岡市こども科学館 | ||||
| 盛岡市先人記念館 | ||||
| 羅須地人協会 | ||||
| 花巻市博物館 | ||||
| 花巻新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高村光太郎紀念館（花巻歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Hizume
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morioka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立和賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻市立大迫図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雫石町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hizume
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 |
Hotels in Hizume
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hizume
22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hizume
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hizume
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hizume
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hizume
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hizume
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hizume
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hizume
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hizume
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hizume
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hizume
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hizume
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hizume
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akazawa Post Office | |
| Furudate Post Office | |
| Hachiman Post Office | |
| Higashinagaoka Summary Post Office | |
| Hikobe Summary Post Office | |
| Hizume Ekimae Post Office | |
| Ishidoriya Post Office | |
| Kamegamori Post Office | |
| Kamihirasawa Post Office | |
| Ohasama Post Office | |
| Sahinai Summary Post Office | |
| Shiwa Post Office | |
| 内川目簡易郵便局 | |
| 紫波桜町簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hizume
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あべ神経内科クリニック | ||
| いするぎ医院 | ||
| おぼない内科クリニック | ||
| さいとうレディスクリニック | ||
| さとう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| せいの眼科クリニック | ||
| たぐち脳神経外科クリニック 通所リハビリセンター | ||
| とみざわ甲状腺・乳腺のクリニック盛岡 | ||
| ひろし外科肛門科 | ||
| やはば眼科 | ||
| わたなべ内科 神経内科クリニック | ||
| 中の橋齋藤クリニック | ||
| 二宮内科クリニック | ||
| 小笠原眼科クリニック | ||
| 徳永整形外科 | ||
| 森谷医院 | ||
| 盛岡駅前あおば脳神経外科内科 | ||
| 細井外科医院 | ||
| 藤島内科医院 | ||
| 黒川産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hizume
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 堀子田稲荷神社 | |
| 好地稲荷神社 | |
| 竹駒稲荷神社 | |
| 薬師神社 | |
| 鳥谷寺 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hizume
What is the population of Hizume?
Hizume has a population of 32,147 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 310 people per square mile, spread across 103.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hizume expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hizume?
Hizume has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hizume?
The job market in Hizume is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,029 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hizume?
The median home value in Hizume is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.