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Matsubara, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Matsubara is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 6,613. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matsubara
Matsubara is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 117,811 in 57351 households and a population density of 7100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 16.66 square kilometres (6.43 sq mi).
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| Population | 6,613 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0278°, 139.9912° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.6 inches (45 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Matsubara
Matsubara is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 6,613. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Matsubara vs Japan Average
Income: Matsubara vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
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 | 2,645 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 227.0 sq mi (588.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0278°N, 139.9912°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 122 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 77 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 136 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 142 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 114 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 144 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 82 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 142 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 142 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 98 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 39 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 41 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 48 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 49 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 75 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 100 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 101 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 119 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 125 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 127 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 135 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 144 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 147 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 147 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in |
Matsubara has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Matsubara
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 飯豊町立第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飯豊町立飯豊中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飯豊町立第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matsubara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matsubara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| やませ蔵 | ||||
| よねおりかんこうセンター | ||||
| 丸大扇屋 | ||||
| 今昔館 | ||||
| 宮坂考古館 | ||||
| 我妻榮記念館 | ||||
| 掬粋巧芸館 | ||||
| 旧竹田写真館 | ||||
| 浜田広介記念館 | ||||
| 熊野考古館 | ||||
| 稽照殿 | ||||
| 米沢市上杉博物館 | ||||
| 米沢市埋蔵文化財資料室 | ||||
| 米沢織物歴史資料館 | ||||
| 結城豊太郎記念館 | ||||
| 遅筆堂文庫 | ||||
| 酒造資料館 東光の酒蔵 | ||||
| 鈴木晋美術館 | ||||
| 長沼孝三彫塑館 | ||||
| 風土記の丘考古資料館 |
Libraries in Matsubara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED設置場所 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南陽市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学工学部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米沢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Matsubara
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matsubara
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matsubara
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matsubara
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matsubara
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matsubara
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matsubara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Matsubara
45 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Matsubara
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matsubara
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hagyu Post Office | |
| Soekawa Post Office | |
| Takamine Summary Post Office | |
| Tenoko Post Office | |
| Tsubaki Summary Post Office | |
| Uzen Tsugawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matsubara
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 吉祥寺 | |
| 大福寺 | |
| 恩徳寺 | |
| 本長寺 | |
| 瑞雲寺 |
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What is the population of Matsubara?
Matsubara has a population of 6,613 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 227.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Matsubara 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 Matsubara?
Matsubara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Matsubara?
The job market in Matsubara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 212 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Matsubara?
The median home value in Matsubara is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.