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Itayanagi, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Itayanagi is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 13,332. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
13,332 Population 549/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,332
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density549/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units5,333

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population13,332
Population Density549 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates40.6955°, 140.4550°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,329 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.4 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Itayanagi

Itayanagi is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 13,332. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Itayanagi has a population of 13,332 with a density of 549 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,332
Total Population
549
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
24.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Itayanagi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Itayanagi is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 427 business establishments.

Income: Itayanagi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)427

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Itayanagi is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,333 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units5,333

Property Tax

Climate in Itayanagi

Itayanagi 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.5° / 1.8° 140.3
Feb -0.3°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.7° 101.3
Mar 2.9°C / 37°F -0.8° / 6.6° 76.8
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 3.9° / 13.5° 69.0
May 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 76.0
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.1° 76.1
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 18.5° / 25.8° 129.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 27.8° 143.1
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.6° 134.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.4° 116.7
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 3.4° / 11.3° 139.4
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.4° 155.4
Itayanagi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²)
Population Density549/sq mi
Coordinates40.6955°N, 140.4550°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above Japan avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 131 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 144 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 121 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 150 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 122 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 112 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 97 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 103 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 150 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 147 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 93 km
Feb 17, 2015 51 km N of Miyako, Japan M5.5 138 km
Dec 29, 1994 59 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 140 km
Apr 2, 2001 25 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 112 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 68 km
Jan 16, 1992 58 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 148 km
Jun 27, 2010 55 km NE of Mutsu, Japan M5.3 147 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 48 km
Feb 4, 2004 34 km ESE of Ichinohe, Japan M5.2 120 km
Jun 16, 2016 22 km ENE of Honch?, Japan M5.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 83 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 267 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 111 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

18 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 2,000 128 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 117 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 131 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 46 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 105 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 135 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 100 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 148 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 137 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 131 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 132 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 140 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 135 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 127 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 31 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 130 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 147 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 14 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 36 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 41 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 85 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 86 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 89 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 103 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 105 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 108 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 129 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 137 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 153 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 181 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.0 in

Itayanagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Itayanagi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
弘前市立北辰中学校 - - - -
弘前市立高杉小学校 - - - -
板柳町立東小学校 - - - -
県立板柳高等学校 - - - -
弘前市立自得小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Itayanagi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Itayanagi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ajigasawa Sumo Museum
Aomori Prefectural Museum
Dam museum
Hirosaki City Museum
Jomon Jiyukan
Neputa Mura Museum
Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan)
Sanmaru Museum
Tsugaru Shamisen Hall
こどもの森ビジターセンター
つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ
五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館
吉幾三コレクションミュージアム
太宰治「思ひ出」の館
弘前藩歴史館
板柳町立郷土資料館
森林科学館 ジュピター
津軽こけし館
田舎館村博物館
百石町展示館
立佞武多の館
鏡ヶ丘記念館

Libraries in Itayanagi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
つがる市立図書館0.0
五所川原市立図書館0.0
弘前大学附属図書館0.0
弘前市立図書館0.0
弘前市立岩木図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Itayanagi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
津軽りんご市場
虹のマート

Restaurants in Itayanagi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あさひ
すずらん

Cafes in Itayanagi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DUG

Dentists in Itayanagi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

なかむら歯科医院

Train Stations in Itayanagi

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Itayanagi

Gas Stations in Itayanagi

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JA-SS
JP #8962072373
丹藤 高杉SS

Banks in Itayanagi

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

みちのく銀行
青い森信用金庫

Stadiums & Teams in Itayanagi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Itayanagi

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 Itayanagi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Itayanagi

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Funazawa Post Office
Itayanagi Post Office
Junisato Post Office
Koami Post Office
Onizawa Post Office
Takasugi Post Office

Treatment Centers in Itayanagi

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fujita Otolaryngology Clinic
Machida Internal Medicine Clinic
Nakamichi Clinic
よこの循環器呼吸器内科医院
井上整形外科
工藤内科クリニック
工藤内科クリニック
木村文祥内科
疾病予防施設 慈恵クリニック
阿部レディースクリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Itayanagi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
龍淵寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Itayanagi

What is the population of Itayanagi?

Itayanagi has a population of 13,332 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 549 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Itayanagi 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 Itayanagi?

Itayanagi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Itayanagi?

Itayanagi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 427 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Itayanagi?

The median home value in Itayanagi is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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