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Minami-Sōma, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Minami-Sōma is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 59,005. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 59,005 |
| Population Density | 383 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6291°, 140.9787° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Minami-Sōma
Minami-Sōma is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 59,005. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minami-Sōma vs Japan Average
Income: Minami-Sōma 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) | 1,888 |
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 | 23,602 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minami-Sōma
Minami-Sōma has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1587 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 153.9 sq mi (398.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6291°N, 140.9787°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 143 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 132 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 45 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 110 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 109 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 84 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 125 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 87 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 80 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 54 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 126 km |
| 2014 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 148 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 62 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 66 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 74 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 80 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 106 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 124 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 126 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 134 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 149 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 160 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 163 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 168 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 169 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 182 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Minami-Sōma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Minami-Sōma
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立八沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立相馬農業高等学校 雲雀ケ原農場 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立原町高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立相馬農業高等学校 雲雀ケ原農場 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立相馬農業高等学校 雲雀ケ原農場 | — | — | — | — |
| 双葉准看護学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立テクノアカデミー浜 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立相馬支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鳩原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立金房小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立小高産業技術高校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石神第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小高中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小高小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 原町第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鹿島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鹿島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立太田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石神中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石神第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原町第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大甕小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原町第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原町第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原町第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高平小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立原町第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立相馬農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minami-Sōma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minami-Sōma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAEA ALNALYSiS LAB. | ||||
| The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum | ||||
| Ukedo Elementary School Memorial | ||||
| 中間貯蔵事業情報センター | ||||
| 南相馬市博物館 | ||||
| 原ノ町驛陣屋 | ||||
| 夢海庵 鈴倭人形美術館 | ||||
| 小高の歴史コーナー | ||||
| 明治蔵 | ||||
| 相馬市歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Minami-Sōma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふれあい交流センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 南相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新地町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相馬市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minami-Sōma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| セデッテかしま | |||||
| 小高マルシェ | |||||
| 浜の駅松川浦 | |||||
| 相馬双葉漁協 鹿島支所 | |||||
| 相馬総合地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Minami-Sōma
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minami-Sōma
91 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minami-Sōma
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Minami-Sōma
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Minami-Sōma
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minami-Sōma
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Minami-Sōma
14 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Minami-Sōma
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minami-Sōma
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minami-Sōma
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minami-Sōma
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minami-Sōma
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Minami-Sōma
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Minami-Sōma
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minami-Sōma
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Minami-Sōma
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minami-Sōma
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | 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 |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minami-Sōma
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hansaki Summary Post Office | |
| Haramachi Minamimachi Post Office | |
| Haramachi Motomachi Post Office | |
| Haramachi Post Office | |
| Haramachi Sakuraicho Post Office | |
| Haranomachi Ekimae Post Office | |
| Iwaki Ota Post Office | |
| Kashima Post Office | |
| Odaka Post Office | |
| Shidazawa Post Office | |
| Takahira Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minami-Sōma
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック原町教会 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 勝縁寺 | |
| 原町キリスト福音教会 | |
| 多珂神社 | |
| 子午田山神社 | |
| 安養寺 | |
| 富士神社 | |
| 小高神社 | |
| 岩屋寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 新祥寺 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 日本基督教団 原町教会 | |
| 日蓮正宗 国見山 正徳寺 | |
| 杉の阿弥陀堂 | |
| 東本願寺 原町別院 | |
| 泰澄寺 | |
| 浄國寺 |
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What is the population of Minami-Sōma?
Minami-Sōma has a population of 59,005 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 153.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minami-Sōma 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 Minami-Sōma?
Minami-Sōma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minami-Sōma?
The job market in Minami-Sōma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,888 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minami-Sōma?
The median home value in Minami-Sōma is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.