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Maruobara, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Maruobara is a mid-size city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 43,502. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
43,502 Population 425/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
88.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population43,502
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density425/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units17,401

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain88.7 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population43,502
Population Density425 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates34.7393°, 138.1430°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation88.7 inches (2,254 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Maruobara

Maruobara is a mid-size city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 43,502. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Maruobara has a population of 43,502 with a density of 425 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,502
Total Population
425
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
102.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maruobara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Maruobara is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,392 business establishments.

Income: Maruobara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,392

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maruobara is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 17,401 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units17,401

Property Tax

Climate in Maruobara

Maruobara has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.8° 79.1
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.6° 105.8
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.3° 168.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.2° 202.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.8° 213.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.4° 259.6
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 22.8° / 27.8° 229.1
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 29.8° 145.4
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.9° / 27.4° 230.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 16.9° / 22.9° 261.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 134.0
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 76.7
Maruobara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.1 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates34.7393°N, 138.1430°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 147 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 135 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 101 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 11 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 107 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 113 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 118 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 72 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 126 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 114 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 48 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 29 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 118 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 73 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 143 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 124 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 117 km
Feb 28, 1998 127 km S of ?yama, Japan M5.7 143 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 143 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 275 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 257 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 266 km
2023 Lan Category 2 253 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 106 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 53 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 246 km
2018 Trami Category 1 264 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 270 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 62 km
2017 Lan Category 2 172 km
2017 Noru Category 1 291 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 134 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 30 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 224 km
2011 Roke Category 3 36 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 227 km
2009 Melor Category 1 164 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 213 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 85 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 130 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 78 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 126 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 82 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m — 101 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 130 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m — 56 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m — 125 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 86 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 11 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 95 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 102 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 53 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 101 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 147 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 113 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 107 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 16 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 87 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 89 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 97 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 107 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 109 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 110 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 114 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 142 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 146 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 151 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 161 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 165 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 173 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 189 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 7.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 8.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 8.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Driest

Maruobara has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Maruobara

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立六郷小学校 — — — —
市立加茂小学校 — — — —
市立菊川西中学校 — — — —
私立常葉学園菊川中学校 — — — —
私立常葉学園菊川高等学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Maruobara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Maruobara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center
Kakegawa stained glass museum
Ninomaru Art Museum
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Shizuoka Museum
Sumpu Castle Hitsuji-saru Yagura
Tea Museum Shizuoka
きゃっしる美術館
とうもんの里
ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中
ねむの木こども美術館どんぐり
ねむの木子ども美術館
ふるさと世界の昆虫館
ロコミュージアム
中勘助文学記念館（杓子庵）
吉岡彌生記念館
吉田町郷土資料館
吉行淳之介文学館
岡部宿大旅籠柏屋
島田市博物館
島田市博物館分館
常葉美術館
御前崎市清川泰次芸術館
日本人形博物館・日本招き猫美術館
東御門・巽櫓
森町立歴史民俗資料館
油田の里公園資料館
浮世絵美術館　夢灯
海野光弘版画記念館
焼津市歴史民俗資料館
焼津漁業資料館
牧之原市榛原郷土資料館
牧之原市相良史料館
牧之原市相良資料館
菊川市黒田家代官屋敷資料館
蓮華寺文化財記念館
藤枝市郷土博物館
袋井市立浅羽郷土資料館
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂企業資料館
資生堂企業資料館
静岡市文化財資料館
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市民ギャラリー

Libraries in Maruobara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)培本塾附属図書館0.0
Central Library0.0
吉田町立図書館0.0
大井川図書館0.0
大東図書館0.0
大須賀図書館0.0
岡部図書館0.0
島田図書館0.0
島田市立金谷図書館0.0
御前崎市立図書館0.0
森町立図書館0.0
榛原図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
相良町図書館0.0
菊川市立図書館菊川文庫0.0
菊川市立小笠図書館0.0
藤枝市立図書館0.0
袋井市立浅羽図書館0.0
袋井市立袋井図書館0.0
袋井市立袋井図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡理工科大学附属図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Maruobara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunday flea market
海鮮なぶら市場
焼津さかなセンター
金谷青果市場

Hotels in Maruobara

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

くれたけイン菊川インター
ビジネスホテルたちばな
ホテルルートイン菊川インター
ホテル玄 菊川

Restaurants in Maruobara

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
Gyū-Kaku
kokopelli
Marugame Seimen
menya787(麺屋 菜花奈)
menya787(麺屋 菜花奈)
うなぎ喜助
うなぎ大昌
お好み焼きやまちゃん
お食事処たかだや
ガンジス川
キッチンCARROT
グリノア
シーナリー
しゃぶしゃぶすき焼き たわら屋
そば処石ヶ谷
チャイナ厨房 銀華
とんかつ心
ポニーズ・トーイ
ラーメン　こころ
中華 清華苑
五味八珍　菊川店
割烹料理 夢の途上
寿司幸
御在所
日本料理おぶね
沼津魚がし鮨　菊川店
清寿司
肉めし食堂
若竹

Cafes in Maruobara

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee chamo
Hoshino Coffee
San grams-green tea and garden cafe
さくらんぼ

Theatres in Maruobara

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

文化会館アエル

Clinics in Maruobara

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

うちだ泌尿器内科クリニック
木佐森医院
杉原脳神経外科クリニック

Dentists in Maruobara

9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

うえむら歯科
うさみ歯科クリニック
かとう歯科
かわべ歯科
はやし歯科口腔外科クリニック
武藤歯科医院
泉地歯科医院
甲賀歯科医院
笠原歯科医院

Veterinaries in Maruobara

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

沖田動物病院

Train Stations in Maruobara

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kikugawa

Gas Stations in Maruobara

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Eneos
Esso
出光 菊川燃料（有)

Banks in Maruobara

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shizuoka Bank
島田掛川信用金庫
島田掛川信用金庫菊川支店
清水銀行

Golf Courses in Maruobara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

相良カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Maruobara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Maruobara

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Maruobara

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base—Medium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Hamakita Gliderport—Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport—Small Airport
Miho Airfield—Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club—Small Airport

Post Offices in Maruobara

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
牛渕簡易郵便局
菊川郵便局
菊川駅前郵便局
萩間郵便局

Treatment Centers in Maruobara

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
三枝クリニック肛門科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maruobara

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三嶋神社
丸尾原水神宮
報恩寺
増光寺
大徳寺
大興寺
富士葬祭
日本福音ルーテル教会 菊川教会
木惜神社
極楽寺
正光寺
正法院
白井神社
真月庵
神尾神社
神明神社
菊川小僧伽
菊川招魂社
西宮神社
高根神社
鹿島神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maruobara

What is the population of Maruobara?

Maruobara has a population of 43,502 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 425 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maruobara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Maruobara?

Maruobara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.7 inches.

How is the job market in Maruobara?

The job market in Maruobara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,392 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maruobara?

The median home value in Maruobara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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