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Minehama-menagata, Japan

Akita · Japan

Minehama-menagata is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 6,577. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,577 Population 33/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
57.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,577
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,100
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$300
Housing Units2,631

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population6,577
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates40.3174°, 140.0407°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAkita
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.8 inches (1,467 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$25,100
Median Age53.0 years

About Minehama-menagata

Minehama-menagata is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 6,577. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Minehama-menagata has a population of 6,577 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 196.6 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,577
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Japan avg
196.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Minehama-menagata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Minehama-menagata is $25,100, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Minehama-menagata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,100
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Minehama-menagata is $60,000, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $300 (74% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,631 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$300
74% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,631

Property Tax

Minehama-menagata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area196.6 sq mi (509.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates40.3174°N, 140.0407°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above Japan avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 134 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 136 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 86 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 91 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 142 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 143 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 138 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 147 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 110 km
Oct 26, 1997 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan M5.6 119 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 127 km
Apr 2, 2001 25 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 150 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 121 km
May 12, 2002 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan M5.4 146 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 116 km
Feb 26, 1999 15 km NNW of Yuza, Japan M5.3 131 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 78 km
Jul 22, 2022 10 km SSW of Misawa, Japan M5.2 113 km
Jul 24, 2008 33 km ESE of Morioka, Japan M5.2 148 km
Feb 4, 2004 34 km ESE of Ichinohe, Japan M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 280 km
2002 Higos Category 1 117 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 272 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 126 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 143 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 81 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 60 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 52 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 139 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 48 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 141 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m — 93 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 88 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 97 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake — — 89 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake — 1,700 85 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake — 117 102 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake — 2,600 89 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 44 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 49 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 73 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 74 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 80 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 80 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 89 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 97 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 136 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 140 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 144 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 164 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 186 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (14°C) 5.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in

Minehama-menagata has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Minehama-menagata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
八峰町立八峰中学校 — — — —
八森小学校 — — — —
八峰町立浜小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Minehama-menagata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Minehama-menagata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
エナジアムパーク
エナジアムパーク
エナジアムパーク
井坂記念館
八森ぶなっこランド
山本ふるさと文化館
歴史民俗資料コーナー
環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館
白神十二湖 エコ・ミュージアム

Libraries in Minehama-menagata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
二ツ井図書館0.0
峰栄館付属図書館0.0
能代市中央図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Minehama-menagata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
みょうが館
能代水産
能代青果地方卸売市場

Hotels in Minehama-menagata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あきた白神温泉ホテル

Theme Parks in Minehama-menagata

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ハタハタ館

Dentists in Minehama-menagata

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

八森歯科医院

Train Stations in Minehama-menagata

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akitashirakami
Hachimori
Higashi-Hachimori
Iwadate
Sawame
Takinoma
Torigata

Gas Stations in Minehama-menagata

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #762604735

Banks in Minehama-menagata

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA秋田やまもと農協

Shopping Malls in Minehama-menagata

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ぶりこ

Golf Courses in Minehama-menagata

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

能代ゴルフカントリークラブ

Ski Resorts Near Minehama-menagata

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kyowa Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Taiheizan Ski Area Opus 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Matsumori Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujisato Choei Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aomori Spring Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kase Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Minehama-menagata

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Akita AirportAXTMedium Airport
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip—Small Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport—Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Minehama-menagata

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hachimori Post Office
Hanawakawa Post Office
Higashihachimori Post Office
Iwadate Post Office
Minehama Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Minehama-menagata

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Shirakami-SanchiNatural1993

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minehama-menagata

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
一岐嶋神社（阿弥陀堂）
三吉神社
不動尊堂
五重塔
八幡神社
外荒巻神社
太平山神社
小岩谷神社
山神社
岩谷神社
弁天堂
恵比寿堂
日蓮宗 常光山 覚応院
曹洞宗 長泉寺
椿銀山山神社
正一位出精稲荷神社
海積神社
澤目神社
熊野山神社
熊野神社
熊野神社
白幡神社
白瀑神社
盛沢寺
真瀬神社
稲荷神社
茂浦観音堂
菅原神社 唐松神社
金鋳神社

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Minehama-menagata

Shirakami-Sanchi
Natural · inscribed 1993
Situated in the mountains of northern Honshu, this trackless site includes the last virgin remains of the cool-temperate forest of Siebold's beech trees that once covered the hills and mountain slopes of northern Japan. The black bear, the serow and 87 species...

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 Minehama-menagata

What is the population of Minehama-menagata?

Minehama-menagata has a population of 6,577 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 196.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Minehama-menagata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Minehama-menagata?

Minehama-menagata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Minehama-menagata?

The job market in Minehama-menagata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Minehama-menagata?

The median home value in Minehama-menagata is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.

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