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Murayama, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Murayama is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 22,516. Elevation: 1,211 ft (369 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Murayama
Murayama is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 23,643 in 8133 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 196.98 square kilometres (76 sq mi).
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| Population | 22,516 |
| Population Density | 296 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4697°, 140.4144° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.8 inches (1,341 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Murayama
Murayama is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 22,516. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Murayama vs Japan Average
Income: Murayama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 721 |
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 | 9,006 |
Property Tax
Climate in Murayama
Murayama has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4697°N, 140.4144°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 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 | 120 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 103 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 145 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 138 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 74 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 76 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 144 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 132 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 84 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 139 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 143 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 72 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 107 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 36 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 40 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 64 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 77 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 83 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 92 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 101 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 136 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 147 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 155 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 162 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 169 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 170 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 175 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Murayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (3.1").
Schools in Murayama
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村山市立楯岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形県立村山産業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村山市立西郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形県立楯岡特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Murayama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Murayama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewazakura Art Museum | ||||
| Goto Museum | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Tendo Municipal Shogi Museum | ||||
| Tendo Museum | ||||
| Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yamagata City Local History Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| 古澤酒造資料館 | ||||
| 大江町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天童民芸館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山辺町 ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 東根市東の杜資料館 | ||||
| 東根市美術館 | ||||
| 河北町紅花資料館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 金澤翔子記念館 |
Libraries in Murayama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| どんがホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 天童市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寒河江市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東根市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊学館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Murayama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形生花卸売市場 | |||||
| 生活協同組合共立社 コープひがしはら |
Hotels in Murayama
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Murayama
47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Murayama
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Murayama
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Murayama
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Murayama
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Murayama
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Murayama
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Murayama
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Murayama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Murayama
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Murayama
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Murayama
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kawashima Post Office | |
| Murayama Kitamachi Post Office | |
| Murayama Post Office | |
| Okura Summary Post Office | |
| Shirotori Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Murayama
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 厳島神社 | |
| 古峰神社 | |
| 塩常寺 | |
| 壽光寺 | |
| 居合神社 | |
| 山の神神社 | |
| 得性寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 月山権現神社 | |
| 月山神社 | |
| 本覚寺 | |
| 林堤寺 | |
| 正一位稲荷神社 | |
| 正応寺 | |
| 浄覚寺 | |
| 照覚寺 | |
| 熊野山神社 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 碁点文殊院 | |
| 神田神社 |
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What is the population of Murayama?
Murayama has a population of 22,516 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 76.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Murayama 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 Murayama?
Murayama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Murayama?
The job market in Murayama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 721 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Murayama?
The median home value in Murayama is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.