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Kuriyazawa, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Kuriyazawa is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 7,203. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 7,203 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9000°, 140.2500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.0 inches (1,676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Kuriyazawa
Kuriyazawa is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 7,203. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kuriyazawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kuriyazawa 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) | 230 |
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 | 2,881 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kuriyazawa
Kuriyazawa 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 | 50.0°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 190.2 sq mi (492.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9000°N, 140.2500°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 | 95 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 105 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 56 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 148 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 115 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 31 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 135 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 39 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 57 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 28 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 46 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 47 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 86 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 107 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 124 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 125 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 126 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 129 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 130 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 139 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 145 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 173 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 187 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Kuriyazawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.7").
Schools in Kuriyazawa
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 真室川町立真室川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立真室川北部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧真室川町立平枝小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立あさひ小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立真室川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立真室川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立真室川北部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立新庄神室産業高等学校 真室川校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真室川町立真室川あさひ小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kuriyazawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuriyazawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 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 Kuriyazawa
| 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 Kuriyazawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kuriyazawa
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuriyazawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuriyazawa
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kuriyazawa
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kuriyazawa
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 Kuriyazawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuriyazawa
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Araki Post Office | |
| Kamabuchi Post Office | |
| Kawanouchi Summary Post Office | |
| Mamurogawa Post Office | |
| Otaki Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuriyazawa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊屋彦神社 | |
| 妙倉寺 | |
| 正源寺 | |
| 滝応寺 | |
| 釜淵山神社 | |
| 長泉寺 |
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What is the population of Kuriyazawa?
Kuriyazawa has a population of 7,203 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 190.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kuriyazawa 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 Kuriyazawa?
Kuriyazawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 21.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kuriyazawa?
The job market in Kuriyazawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 230 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kuriyazawa?
The median home value in Kuriyazawa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.