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Iwanuma, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Iwanuma is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 44,068. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
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| Population | 44,068 |
| Population Density | 400 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1047°, 140.8594° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Iwanuma
Iwanuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 44,068. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Iwanuma vs Japan Average
Income: Iwanuma vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,410 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,627 |
Property Tax
Climate in Iwanuma
Iwanuma has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 110.1 sq mi (285.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1047°N, 140.8594°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 134 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 146 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 109 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 103 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 92 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 132 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 118 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 103 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 77 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 37 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 68 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 70 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 72 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 89 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 95 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 131 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 135 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 135 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 165 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 184 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 188 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 189 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 192 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Iwanuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Iwanuma
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwanuma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okuma Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Okuma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefectural Support School Iwanuma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwanuma Minami Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwanuma Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwanuma Nishi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 岩沼市立岩沼西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefecture Natori High School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwanuma Kita Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| スズキ病院附属助産学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tsukinoki Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsukinoki Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tamaura Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tamaura Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| サンリツ槻木センター ヤマハ音楽教室 | — | — | — | — |
| ベスト個別学院 岩沼教室 | — | — | — | — |
| KATEKYO学院 | — | — | — | — |
| そくさん研究所 岩沼教場 | — | — | — | — |
| みやぎ進学会 岩沼教室 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Iwanuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Iwanuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum | ||||
| Natori City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Sairi Yashiki | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Suidō Kinenkan | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan | ||||
| アートスペース 無可有の郷 | ||||
| しばたの郷土館 | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| 一心美術館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 伝承館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 多賀城史遊館 | ||||
| 多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 受付 | ||||
| 村田町歴史みらい館 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 蒲生なかの郷愁館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 |
Libraries in Iwanuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Books Sendai | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Natori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新地町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 医学分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 本館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Iwanuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo Wholesale Market | |||||
| Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market | |||||
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| Yuriage Minato Asaichi | |||||
| 丘の上のマルシェ | |||||
| 鳥の海ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Iwanuma
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Iwanuma
110 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Iwanuma
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Iwanuma
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Iwanuma
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Iwanuma
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Iwanuma
21 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Iwanuma
25 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Iwanuma
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Iwanuma
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Iwanuma
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Iwanuma
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Iwanuma
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Iwanuma
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Iwanuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Iwanuma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi | ||
| Xebio Arena | ||
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai | ||
| 仙台市民球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Iwanuma
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Iwanuma
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Iwanuma
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukigami Summary Post Office | |
| Iwanuma Ainohara Post Office | |
| Iwanuma Dogasaki Post Office | |
| Iwanuma Kuwabara Post Office | |
| Tamaura Post Office | |
| Tamauranishi-Nishi Simplified Post Office | |
| Tsukinoki Post Office | |
| Watari Okuma Post Office | |
| Yanome Summary Post Office | |
| 岩沼郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Iwanuma
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Record Book | ||
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| フリーダム東北青葉 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| リハビリテーション ことのは | ||
| 仙台エコー医療療育センター | ||
| 日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉 | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Iwanuma
77 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Atago Jinja | |
| Hojoji | |
| Kōshōji | |
| Minato Shrine | |
| Shinpukuji Temple | |
| shrine | |
| Takekoma-Jinja Shrine | |
| パーフェクトリバティ教団 岩沼教会 | |
| 丸山神社 | |
| 久須志神社 | |
| 二本木稲荷神社 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 円立寺 | |
| 出雲神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 十文字神社 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Iwanuma
What is the population of Iwanuma?
Iwanuma has a population of 44,068 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 400 people per square mile, spread across 110.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Iwanuma expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Iwanuma?
Iwanuma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.
How is the job market in Iwanuma?
The job market in Iwanuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,410 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Iwanuma?
The median home value in Iwanuma is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.