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Masuda, Japan
Shimane · Japan
Masuda is a mid-size city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 45,003. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 45,003 |
| Population Density | 159 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6667°, 131.8500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shimane |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,200 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Masuda
Masuda is a mid-size city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 45,003. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Masuda vs Japan Average
Income: Masuda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,200 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,440 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 18,001 |
Property Tax
Climate in Masuda
Masuda has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 283.1 sq mi (733.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6667°N, 131.8500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 16 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 29 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 29 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 88 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 160 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Masuda has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.3").
Schools in Masuda
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立高津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田市立安田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田市立吉田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田市立吉田南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田市立益田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田市立益田東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田永島学園 明誠高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島根県立益田高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島根県立石見高等看護学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立益田東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立益田翔陽高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立益田産業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 益田養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立須川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立青原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鎌手小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鎌手中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西益田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立種小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立真砂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立益田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立横田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東仙道小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立戸田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立北仙道小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中西小学校内田分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Masuda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Masuda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大久保石州和紙資料館 | ||||
| 安野光雅美術館 | ||||
| 島根県立石見美術館 | ||||
| 日本遺産センター | ||||
| 星と森の科学館 | ||||
| 杜塾美術館 | ||||
| 板橋アンティックドール美術館 | ||||
| 桑原史成写真美術館 | ||||
| 森鴎外記念館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津和野町伝統文化館 | ||||
| 津和野町郷土館 | ||||
| 浜田市世界こども美術館創作活動館 | ||||
| 浜田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 益田市立雪舟の郷記念館 | ||||
| 石正美術館 | ||||
| 石見美術館 | ||||
| 藩校 養老館 | ||||
| 資料室 はぜくら |
Libraries in Masuda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津和野町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 益田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 益田市立美都図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Masuda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| まるごと津和野マルシェ |
Hotels in Masuda
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Masuda
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Masuda
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Masuda
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Masuda
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Masuda
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Masuda
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Masuda
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Masuda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Masuda
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Masuda
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Masuda
33 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aohara Post Office | |
| Hada Post Office | |
| Higashisendo Post Office | |
| Hikimi Shimo Summary Post Office | |
| Iinoura Post Office | |
| Iwami Yokota Post Office | |
| Kamate Kibe Summary Post Office | |
| Kamate Post Office | |
| Kanda Summary Post Office | |
| Masuda Ekimae Post Office | |
| Masuda Hommachi Post Office | |
| Masuda Kohama Post Office | |
| Masuda Kushiro Summary Post Office | |
| Masuda Nakazu Summary Post Office | |
| Masuda Post Office | |
| Masuda Someba Post Office | |
| Masuda Takatsu Post Office | |
| Masuda Takatsuhama Summary Post Office | |
| Mino Post Office | |
| Misumi Okami Post Office | |
| Mito Post Office | |
| Nijo Post Office | |
| Otoyoshi Summary Post Office | |
| Shiragami Post Office | |
| Suko Summary Post Office | |
| Sumikawa Post Office | |
| Tane Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuchida Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuda Post Office | |
| 北仙道簡易郵便局 | |
| 安富簡易郵便局 | |
| 益田中吉田簡易郵便局 | |
| 遠田簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Masuda
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 人麻呂神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 医光寺 | |
| 大元神社 | |
| 明義寺 | |
| 朝倉八幡宮 | |
| 松龍山 泉光寺 | |
| 櫛代賀姫神社 | |
| 清瀧山 浄光院 萬福寺 |
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Masuda
What is the population of Masuda?
Masuda has a population of 45,003 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 283.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Masuda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Masuda?
Masuda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Masuda?
The job market in Masuda is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,440 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Masuda?
The median home value in Masuda is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.