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Mizusawa, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Mizusawa is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 61,281. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 61,281 |
| Population Density | 1,638 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1333°, 141.1333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Mizusawa
Mizusawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 61,281. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mizusawa vs Japan Average
Income: Mizusawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,961 |
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 | 24,512 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mizusawa
Mizusawa has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1552 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1333°N, 141.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | 142 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 103 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 25 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 103 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 139 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 131 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 118 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 94 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 35 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 57 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 76 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 81 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 94 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 95 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 98 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 125 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 151 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 155 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 171 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 174 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 181 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 184 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Mizusawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.5").
Schools in Mizusawa
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岩手県立杜陵高等学校 奥州校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岩手県立水沢商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 水沢学苑看護専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岩手県立水沢高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 奥州市立胆沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 奥州市立胆沢第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mizusawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mizusawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mōtsū Temple Treasure Museum | ||||
| いちのせき文学の蔵 | ||||
| サトウハチロー記念館 叱られ坊主 | ||||
| みちのく民俗村 | ||||
| めんこい美術館 | ||||
| 一関市博物館 | ||||
| 七区まち博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 和賀分館 | ||||
| 千厩酒のくら交流施設 | ||||
| 奥州宇宙遊学館 | ||||
| 奥州市伝統産業会館 キューポラの館 | ||||
| 奥州市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 岩手県立平泉世界遺産ガイダンスセンター | ||||
| 平和懐堂 | ||||
| 平泉文化遺産センター | ||||
| 平泉文化館 | ||||
| 斎藤實記念館 | ||||
| 日本現代詩歌文学館 | ||||
| 旧沼田家武家住宅 | ||||
| 木村榮記念館 | ||||
| 石と賢治のミュージアム | ||||
| 讃衡蔵 | ||||
| 酒の民俗文化博物館 | ||||
| 高野長英記念館 | ||||
| 鬼の館 |
Libraries in Mizusawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichinoseki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mizzenmast Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立和賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立江釣子図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川崎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平泉町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mizusawa
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mizusawa
105 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mizusawa
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mizusawa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mizusawa
24 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mizusawa
15 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mizusawa
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mizusawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mizusawa
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mizusawa
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mizusawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mizusawa
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mizusawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mizusawa
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mizusawa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mizusawa
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Atagohara Summary Post Office | |
| Isawa Post Office | |
| Isawa Wakayanagi Summary Post Office | |
| Kitamata Summary Post Office | |
| Mizusawa Ogane Post Office | |
| Mizusawa Omachi Post Office | |
| Mizusawa Post Office | |
| Mizusawa Yokomachi Post Office | |
| Natsuta Post Office | |
| Ohatahira Summary Post Office | |
| Oyama Post Office | |
| Sakurakawa Post Office | |
| Sasamori Summary Post Office | |
| Shijogaoka Summary Post Office | |
| Shinjo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mizusawa
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hitaka Jinja | |
| カトリック 水沢教会 | |
| 三宝荒神社 | |
| 伯済寺 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 内神駒形神社 | |
| 和光稲荷神社 | |
| 増長寺 | |
| 大安寺 | |
| 大林寺 | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 成田不動明王堂 | |
| 水沢聖書バプテスト教会 | |
| 水神社 | |
| 法泉寺 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 長光寺 | |
| 長光院 | |
| 願立寺 | |
| 駒形神社 |
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What is the population of Mizusawa?
Mizusawa has a population of 61,281 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,638 people per square mile, spread across 37.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mizusawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Mizusawa?
Mizusawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mizusawa?
The job market in Mizusawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,961 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mizusawa?
The median home value in Mizusawa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.