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Kaneyama, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Kaneyama is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 5,205. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
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| Population | 5,205 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8839°, 140.3367° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.4 inches (47 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Kaneyama
Kaneyama is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 5,205. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kaneyama vs Japan Average
Income: Kaneyama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 167 |
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 | 2,082 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kaneyama
Kaneyama 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 1782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8839°N, 140.3367°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 103 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 111 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 50 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 119 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 38 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 128 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 47 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 61 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 35 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 39 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 40 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 83 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 105 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 122 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 125 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 127 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 128 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 130 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 138 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 145 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 174 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 187 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.5 in |
Kaneyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Kaneyama
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立新庄南高等学校 金山校 | — | — | — | — |
| 金山町立明安小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧金山町立有屋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 金山町立金山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 金山町立金山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立新庄南高等学校 金山校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kaneyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kaneyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akinomiya Museum | ||||
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 真室川町ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 真室川町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Kaneyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雄勝図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kaneyama
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaneyama
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kaneyama
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kaneyama
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaneyama
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaneyama
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kaneyama
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kaneyama
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaneyama
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kaneyama Post Office | |
| Nakada Summary Post Office | |
| Nozoki Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaneyama
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yakushi jinja | |
| 円称寺 | |
| 報恩寺 | |
| 妙栄寺 | |
| 宝円寺 | |
| 岩円地蔵 (Iwaen Jizo) | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 観世音 |
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What is the population of Kaneyama?
Kaneyama has a population of 5,205 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 62.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kaneyama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kaneyama?
Kaneyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.4 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kaneyama?
The job market in Kaneyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 167 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kaneyama?
The median home value in Kaneyama is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.