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Mutsu, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Mutsu is a mid-size city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 56,244. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
56,244 Population 169/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population56,244
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density169/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units22,498

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population56,244
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates41.2894°, 141.2169°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,250 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Mutsu

Mutsu is a mid-size city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 56,244. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mutsu has a population of 56,244 with a density of 169 people per square mile, spread across 333.6 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

56,244
Total Population
169
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
333.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mutsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Mutsu is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,800 business establishments.

Income: Mutsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,800

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mutsu is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,498 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$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,498

Property Tax

Climate in Mutsu

Mutsu 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 1298 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 171.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 132.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 131.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.3
Mutsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area333.6 sq mi (864.1 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates41.2894°N, 141.2169°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 141 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 138 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 138 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 95 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 104 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 70 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 149 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 89 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 87 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 78 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 74 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 142 km
Mar 28, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 135 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 150 km
Mar 18, 1999 140 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.9 148 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 68 km
Aug 11, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 136 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 72 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 134 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 89 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 278 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 98 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 85 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 117 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 135 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 86 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 139 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 126 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 110 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 86 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 108 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 119 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m - 135 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 138 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 139 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 61 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 93 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 112 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 8 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 58 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 76 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 91 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 97 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 104 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 134 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 143 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 151 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 152 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 156 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 156 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 161 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 174 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Mutsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Mutsu

Institution Type Founded Website
青森明の星短期大学　下北キャンパス University - ,
青森県むつ高等技術専門学校 College - ,

Schools in Mutsu

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
むつ市田名部中学校 - - - -
むつ市立大湊中学校 - - - -
むつ市立大平中学校 - - - -
青森県立田名部高等学校 - - - -
青森県立むつ工業高等学校 - - - -
むつ市立大湊小学校 - - - -
むつ市立田名部中学校 - - - -
むつ市立苫生小学校 - - - -
青森県立大湊高等学校 - - - -
むつ市立第三田名部小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mutsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mutsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
むつ科学技術館

Libraries in Mutsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書館0.0
横浜町図書館0.0

Hotels in Mutsu

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Hotel Mutsu
とびない旅館　本館
フォルクローロ大湊
フォルクローロ大湊
むつパークホテル
むら井旅館
山水旅館
畑中旅館
薬研温泉 晃山樓
薬研温泉 薬研荘

Restaurants in Mutsu

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Discovery Cafe
Gusto
Gusto
Gyū-Kaku
Karbiya
Mutsu drive in
Nagomi
Pizza Hut
Yasuda
うえ乃鮨
レストラン セントラルパーク
万八らーめん
万八ラーメンレストラン 下北店
下北バル
駅前食堂
麺屋鈴 中央店

Cafes in Mutsu

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

coffee HYGGE montblanc 1955
カフェ憩
コーヒー通り21
椿カフェ

Theatres in Mutsu

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

下北文化会館

Theme Parks in Mutsu

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dynam amusement park

Clinics in Mutsu

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

どんぐりこどもクリニック
中央内科クリニック

Dentists in Mutsu

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あわさ歯科医院
ますだ歯科医院
渡辺歯科医院

Train Stations in Mutsu

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akagawa
Chikagawa
Kanayasawa
Ominato
Shimokita

Bus Stations in Mutsu

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

下北交通 むつバスターミナル
下北交通 大畑出張所

Gas Stations in Mutsu

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carenex
COSMO
COSMO
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
JP #1246087066
JP #192938326
JP #192938327
JP #3011956133

Banks in Mutsu

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aomori bank
みちのく銀行
青森信用組合むつ営業部
青森銀行

Gyms in Mutsu

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ウェルネスパーク

Golf Courses in Mutsu

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

矢立グリーン

Ski Resorts Near Mutsu

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moya Hills 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makado Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mutsu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mutsu

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chikagawa Ekimae Post Office
Jogasawa Summary Post Office
Mutsu Chuo2 Post Office
Mutsu Post Office
Mutsu Sakuragicho Post Office
Mutsu Sekine Post Office
Mutsu Yanagimachi Post Office
Ohata Post Office
Ominato Ekimae Post Office
Ominato Post Office
Shozugawa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mutsu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tanabu Shrine
円通寺
創価学会
徳玄寺
春日神社
村社神明宮
神明宮

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Things to See Near Mutsu

1 places within 15 km

🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Dynam amusement park

🇯🇵 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

Volcanoes Near Mutsu

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m 1787

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 Mutsu

What is the population of Mutsu?

Mutsu has a population of 56,244 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 333.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mutsu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Mutsu?

Mutsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mutsu?

Mutsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,800 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mutsu?

The median home value in Mutsu is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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