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Katsuyama, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Katsuyama is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 27,088. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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People
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| Population | 27,088 |
| Population Density | 277 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0617°, 136.5010° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.7 inches (2,227 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.6 inches (57 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Katsuyama
Katsuyama is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 27,088. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Katsuyama vs Japan Average
Income: Katsuyama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 867 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,835 |
Property Tax
Climate in Katsuyama
Katsuyama 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 2315 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 98.0 sq mi (253.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0617°N, 136.5010°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 136 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 76 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 108 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 121 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 26 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 90 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 95 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 99 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 113 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 164 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 167 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 171 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 192 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in |
Katsuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (4.9").
Schools in Katsuyama
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三室小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立勝山中部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立勝山北部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立勝山南部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立平泉寺小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立成器南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立成器西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立村岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立荒土小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立荒土小学校細野分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立野向小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鹿谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立奥越特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立勝山高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立かつやま子どもの村中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立かつやま子どもの村小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Katsuyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Katsuyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsuyama Castle | ||||
| Ono Folklore Museum | ||||
| 九谷焼窯跡展示館 | ||||
| 九頭竜川資料館 | ||||
| 加賀市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉崎蓮如上人記念館 (Yoshizaki Gobō Rennyo Shōnin Kinenkan) | ||||
| 和泉郷土資料館 | ||||
| 坂井市丸岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大野市化石発掘体験センター ホロッサ！ | ||||
| 大野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山中温泉芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 手取川総合開発記念館 | ||||
| 日本折紙博物館 | ||||
| 旧小倉家 | ||||
| 旧尾田家 | ||||
| 旧杉原家 | ||||
| 旧杉原家 | ||||
| 旧織田家 | ||||
| 旧表家 | ||||
| 旧長坂家 | ||||
| 森光子一座 記念館 | ||||
| 武家屋敷旧内山家 | ||||
| 歴町ふるさと館 | ||||
| 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 | ||||
| 無限庵 | ||||
| 白山国立公園センター | ||||
| 白山国立公園センター | ||||
| 白山平泉寺歴史探遊館 まほろば | ||||
| 白山恐竜パーク白峰 | ||||
| 白山砂防科学館 | ||||
| 白山砂防科学館 | ||||
| 石川県九谷焼美術館 | ||||
| 石川県立尾小屋鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 石川県立白山ろく民俗資料館 | ||||
| 石川県立白山ろく民俗資料館展示室 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館分館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館本館 | ||||
| 福井県立恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 福井県自然保護センター | ||||
| 能楽の里歴史館 | ||||
| 能楽の里能面美術館 | ||||
| 越前大野城 | ||||
| 那谷寺普門閣宝物館 |
Libraries in Katsuyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上志比村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中野重治文庫記念丸岡町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館永平寺館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 池田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美山町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Katsuyama
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katsuyama
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katsuyama
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Katsuyama
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Katsuyama
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Katsuyama
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Katsuyama
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katsuyama
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katsuyama
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katsuyama
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Katsuyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Katsuyama
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Katsuyama
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Katsuyama
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arado Post Office | |
| Heisenji Post Office | |
| Katsuyama Motomachi Post Office | |
| Katsuyama Post Office | |
| Katsuyama Sawa Post Office | |
| Katsuyama Takinami Post Office | |
| Nomuki Summary Post Office | |
| Rokuroshi-Kogen Summary Post Office | |
| Shikatani Post Office | |
| Tasuyama Tateishi Post Office | |
| 大渡簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） |
Treatment Centers in Katsuyama
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ほっとリハビリシステムズ | ||
| 安原医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katsuyama
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三宮 | |
| 了西寺 | |
| 今宮神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 別山社 | |
| 善立寺 | |
| 大道寺 | |
| 延勝寺 | |
| 慶恩寺 | |
| 拝殿 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 明覚寺 | |
| 本殿 | |
| 本行寺 | |
| 村岡神社 | |
| 正等寺 | |
| 浄円寺 | |
| 浄願寺 | |
| 白山一ノ宮 | |
| 白山神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Katsuyama
What is the population of Katsuyama?
Katsuyama has a population of 27,088 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 98.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Katsuyama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Katsuyama?
Katsuyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.7 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Katsuyama?
The job market in Katsuyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 867 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Katsuyama?
The median home value in Katsuyama is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.