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Kitasugama, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Kitasugama is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 6,392. Elevation: 1,178 ft (359 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 6,392 |
| Population Density | 256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2204°, 140.4534° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kitasugama
Kitasugama is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 6,392. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet (359 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kitasugama vs Japan Average
Income: Kitasugama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 205 |
Business (County)
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 | 2,557 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kitasugama
Kitasugama 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2204°N, 140.4534°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 85 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 113 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 102 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 110 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 113 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 94 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 109 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 45 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 50 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 54 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 60 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 70 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 82 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 96 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 103 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 107 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 165 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 170 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Kitasugama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Kitasugama
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 須賀川市立大森小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitasugama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kitasugama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 天地人館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Kitasugama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 希望ヶ丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kitasugama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 |
Train Stations in Kitasugama
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kitasugama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kitasugama
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kitasugama
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | 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 |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitasugama
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Omorita Post Office | |
| Sugama Post Office | |
| Tamakawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitasugama
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 川辺八幡神社 |
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What is the population of Kitasugama?
Kitasugama has a population of 6,392 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kitasugama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kitasugama?
Kitasugama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kitasugama?
The job market in Kitasugama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kitasugama?
The median home value in Kitasugama is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.