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Moritake, Japan
Akita · Japan
Moritake is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 15,254. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 15,254 |
| Population Density | 74 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0967°, 140.0774° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.0 inches (1,498 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.2 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Moritake
Moritake is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 15,254. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 59.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Moritake vs Japan Average
Income: Moritake vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 6,102 |
Property Tax
Climate in Moritake
Moritake has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1695 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 205.1 sq mi (531.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0967°N, 140.0774°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 92 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 137 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 85 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 49 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 27 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 117 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 97 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 94 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 106 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 135 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 104 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 78 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 112 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 34 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 60 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 65 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 68 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 72 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 82 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 83 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 92 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 111 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 140 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 158 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 162 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.7 in |
Moritake has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Moritake
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachiryu Junior high school | - | - | - | - |
| Kohoku Elementary Shool | - | - | - | - |
| 三種町立下岩川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 森岳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浜口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三種町立琴丘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山本中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三種町立金岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moritake
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Moritake
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| photo gallery bluehole | ||||
| Polder Museum of Ogata Village | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 井川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 潟上パークセンター | ||||
| 八郎まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 小池板碑群 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 植物園 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー | ||||
| 潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 藤里町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Moritake
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 峰栄館付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 昭和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 能代市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 船川港図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moritake
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みょうが館 | |||||
| 朝市通り | |||||
| 能代水産 | |||||
| 能代青果地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Moritake
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moritake
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moritake
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Moritake
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Moritake
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moritake
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moritake
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Moritake
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Moritake
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Moritake
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium 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 Moritake
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hachiryu Post Office | |
| Hamaguchi Post Office | |
| Kamiiwakawa Post Office | |
| Kanaoka Post Office | |
| Kotooka Post Office | |
| Mitane Yachinoue Summary Post Office | |
| Moritake Onsen Summary Post Office | |
| Moritake Post Office | |
| Shimoiwakawa Post Office | |
| Yamamoto Nakajima Summary Post Office | |
| 森岳郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Moritake
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moritake
75 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 七星神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 不動田神社 | |
| 中田神社 | |
| 二十四日様神社 | |
| 保量神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 向達子神社 | |
| 唐松神社・唐松石塔 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 外の沢神明社 |
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What is the population of Moritake?
Moritake has a population of 15,254 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 205.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Moritake 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 Moritake?
Moritake 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 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Moritake?
The job market in Moritake is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 488 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Moritake?
The median home value in Moritake is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.