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Hōfu, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Hōfu is a large city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 116,925. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
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| Population | 116,925 |
| Population Density | 1,599 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0500°, 131.5667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.7 inches (1,847 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Hōfu
Hōfu is a large city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 116,925. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hōfu vs Japan Average
Income: Hōfu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 58 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 13 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 46,770 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hōfu
Hōfu 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 1883 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 73.1 sq mi (189.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0500°N, 131.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 86 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 84 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 103 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 50 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 87 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 111 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 155 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Hōfu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Hōfu
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立西浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立防府商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立国府中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立防府高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牟礼中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立松崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐波中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県高等自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中関小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立向島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐波小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立右田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立右田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉祖小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立防府西高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高川学園高等学校・中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大海小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立華西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牟礼南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大道中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大道小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立富海中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立富海小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立戸田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桑山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立湯野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立勝間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牟礼小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立華城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立華浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立華西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立華陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立誠英高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 防府養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高川学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高川学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hōfu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hōfu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiten Memorial Museum | ||||
| Rurikōji Museum | ||||
| Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] | ||||
| のむら美術館 | ||||
| 中原中也記念館 | ||||
| 周南市美術博物館 | ||||
| 山口市小郡文化資料館 | ||||
| 山口市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山口県立山口博物館 | ||||
| 山口県立美術館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 毛利博物館 | ||||
| 秋吉台エコ・ミュージアム | ||||
| 郷土美術資料館 | ||||
| 鋳銭司郷土館 | ||||
| 防府天満宮歴史館 | ||||
| 防府市青少年科学館 | ||||
| 阿弥陀寺文化財収蔵庫 |
Libraries in Hōfu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunan City Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Yamaguchi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yamaguchi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立新南陽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立福川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡町立小郡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口市立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口市立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口県立山口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 防府図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿知須町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hōfu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南陽青果卸市場 | |||||
| 山口県漁協防府地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 山口青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 山口青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 水産物市場 | |||||
| 潮彩市場防府 | |||||
| 特産品の店こあ | |||||
| 防府青果 |
Hotels in Hōfu
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hōfu
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hōfu
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hōfu
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hōfu
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hōfu
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hōfu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hōfu
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hōfu
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hōfu
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hōfu
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hōfu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hōfu
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hōfu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hōfu
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hōfu
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hōfu
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Daido Post Office | |
| Heta Post Office | |
| Hofu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hofu Hanagi Post Office | |
| Hofu Kurumazuka Post Office | |
| Hofu Midorimachi Post Office | |
| Hofu Mitajiri Post Office | |
| Hofu Miyaichi Post Office | |
| Hofu Mure Post Office | |
| Hofu Murenishi Post Office | |
| Hofu Nakanoseki Post Office | |
| Hofu Niiryo Post Office | |
| Hofu Nishikibashi Post Office | |
| Hofu Nishinoura Post Office | |
| Hofu Post Office | |
| Hofu Sano Post Office | |
| Hofu Shimbashi Post Office | |
| Hofu Shimmaemachi Post Office | |
| Hofu Shinden Post Office | |
| Hofu Shinjochi Post Office | |
| Hofu Takai Post Office | |
| Nami Post Office | |
| Omi Post Office | |
| Tonomi Post Office | |
| Yuno Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hōfu
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 乗円寺 | |
| 乳安観音 | |
| 伊佐江八幡宮 | |
| 佐波神社 | |
| 切畑玉祖神社 | |
| 剣神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 吸江寺 | |
| 周防国分寺 | |
| 國津姫宮 | |
| 圓通寺 | |
| 堀越三神社 | |
| 大楽寺 | |
| 天徳寺 | |
| 天理教会 | |
| 天理教会 | |
| 天理教会 | |
| 妙徳寺 | |
| 宇佐八幡宮 |
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Quick Facts
Around Hōfu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hōfu
What is the population of Hōfu?
Hōfu has a population of 116,925 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,599 people per square mile, spread across 73.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hōfu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hōfu?
Hōfu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches.
How is the job market in Hōfu?
The job market in Hōfu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area, including 18 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hōfu?
The median home value in Hōfu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.