Nagano, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Nagano is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 11,418. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Nagano
Nagano Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. It has a population of 2,007,682 as of 1 July 2023 and a geographic area of 13,561.56 square kilometres (5,236.15 sq mi). It borders Niigata Prefecture to the north, Gunma Prefecture to the northeast, Saitama Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the southeast, Shizuoka Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture to the west.
People
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| Population | 11,418 |
| Population Density | 153 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0908°, 140.6553° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,279 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Nagano
Nagano is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 11,418. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nagano vs Japan Average
Income: Nagano vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 365 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,567 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nagano
Nagano has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0908°N, 140.6553°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 129 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 126 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 106 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 101 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 123 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 142 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 136 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 121 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 91 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 20 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 54 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 59 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 71 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 75 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 97 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 120 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 124 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 124 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 153 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 175 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 176 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 180 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 183 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Nagano has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Nagano
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県蔵王高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Miya Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miya Junior High school | — | — | — | — |
| Enda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Enda Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 蔵王町立永野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nagano
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nagano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aone Yōkan | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Goto Museum | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kokeshi Museum | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Musee Maenaka | ||||
| Natori City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Sairi Yashiki | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Suidō Kinenkan | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan | ||||
| Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum | ||||
| アートスペース 無可有の郷 | ||||
| しばたの郷土館 | ||||
| 一心美術館 | ||||
| 七ヶ宿町水と歴史の館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 伝承館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 弥次郎こけし村 | ||||
| 村田町歴史みらい館 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 金澤翔子記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 |
Libraries in Nagano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Books Sendai | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Natori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 医学分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 本館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nagano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 丘の上のマルシェ |
Hotels in Nagano
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nagano
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nagano
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nagano
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nagano
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nagano
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nagano
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nagano
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nagano
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nagano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Nagano
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi | ||
| Xebio Arena | ||
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai |
Ski Resorts Near Nagano
39 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nagano
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | 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 Nagano
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Enda Post Office | |
| Miya Post Office | |
| Nagano Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Nagano
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Record Book | ||
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| フリーダム東北青葉 | ||
| リハビリテーション ことのは | ||
| 仙台エコー医療療育センター | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagano
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Emmeiin | |
| Izumo Jinja | |
| Jōeiji | |
| Yakumo Jinja | |
| 三谷寺 | |
| 刈田嶺神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 山神神社 | |
| 峰神社 | |
| 惟喬神社 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 水神社 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 自得寺 | |
| 蓮蔵寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 鉾附神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nagano
What is the population of Nagano?
Nagano has a population of 11,418 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nagano expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Nagano?
Nagano has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nagano?
The job market in Nagano is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 365 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nagano?
The median home value in Nagano is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.
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