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Nagato, Japan

Yamaguchi · Japan

Nagato is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 32,519. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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32,519 Population 235/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,400 Median Income
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Overall
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Nagato

Nagato

Nagato is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 31,518 in 15537 households and a population density of 88 persons per km². The total area of the city is 357.31 square kilometres (137.96 sq mi).

People

Population32,519
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density235/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units13,008

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population32,519
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates34.3833°, 131.2000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamaguchi
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,400
Median Age51.6 years

About Nagato

Nagato is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 32,519. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nagato has a population of 32,519 with a density of 235 people per square mile, spread across 138.2 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

32,519
Total Population
235
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
138.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nagato vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nagato is $29,400, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,041 business establishments.

Income: Nagato vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,400
61% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,041

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nagato is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,008 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,008

Property Tax

Climate in Nagato

Nagato 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 1883 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 91.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 126.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 187.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 270.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 340.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 170.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 158.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 75.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.2
Nagato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area138.2 sq mi (357.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates34.3833°N, 131.2000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 118 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 97 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 139 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 37 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 126 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 90 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 103 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 62 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 130 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 148 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 127 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 143 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 125 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 140 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 109 km
Aug 6, 2025 15 km SSW of Tsukawaki, Japan M4.9 139 km
Mar 8, 2020 28 km NE of Usuki, Japan M4.9 138 km
Mar 22, 2005 17 km N of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.9 118 km
Aug 15, 2016 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

50 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 225 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 103 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 204 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 196 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 244 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 174 km
2018 Trami Category 1 286 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 195 km
2017 Noru Category 1 262 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 284 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 267 km
2015 Goni Category 3 52 km
2014 Halong Category 1 248 km
2013 Danas Category 1 260 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 286 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 263 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 33 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 239 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 85 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 38 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 72 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 129 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 93 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 129 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 129 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 39 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 124 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 144 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 155 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 167 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest

Nagato has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Nagato

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立浅田小学校
山口県立大津緑洋高等学校
私立長門高等学校
県立日置農業高等学校
県立大津緑洋高等学校
市立通小学校
市立通中学校
市立神田小学校
市立深川小学校
市立深川中学校
山口県立水産高等学校
市立明倫小学校
市立日置小学校
市立日置中学校
市立大畑小学校
市立向陽小学校
Senzaki Elementary School
Senzaki Junior High School
市立三隅中学校
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Radio Stations near Nagato

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nagato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center
hagiyaki museum
Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum
三隅山荘
大理石加工展示館
山口県立萩美術館・浦上記念館
料金所
村田清風記念館
清流館
熊谷美術館(重要文化財熊谷家住宅)
石井茶碗美術館
秋吉台エコ・ミュージアム
秋吉台科学博物館
美袮市化石館
美袮市歴史民俗資料館
萩博物館
萩史料館
萩陶芸美術館・吉賀大眉記念館
豊田ホタルの里ミュージアム
長門市日置歴史民俗資料館
香月泰男美術館

Libraries in Nagato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
下関市立豊田図書館0.0
秋芳図書館0.0
美東図書館0.0
美祢市立図書館0.0
萩市立明木図書館0.0
萩市立萩図書館0.0
長門市立図書館0.0
長門市立図書館ゆや分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nagato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
山口青果地方卸売市場
山口青果地方卸売市場

Hotels in Nagato

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagato Station Hotel
きらく
大谷山荘
楊貴妃館
青海島観光ホテル
音信

Restaurants in Nagato

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

きらく
ジョイフル
すし楽
どんどん
バイキングビレッジ北長門
ふれあい食堂
よ志乃
江戸屋
浜屋
金の鈴
錦町商店

Cafes in Nagato

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ワンスモア
恩湯喫茶スペース

Theatres in Nagato

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ルネッサながと

Train Stations in Nagato

15 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agawa
Hitomaru
Igami
Ii
Itamochi
Kiwado
Kottoi
Nagato-Awano
Nagato-Furuichi
Nagato-Misumi
Nagato-Yumoto
Nagatoshi
Senzaki
Shibuki
Takibe

Gas Stations in Nagato

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #2303007791
RAD SENZAKI BAYSIDE
エネオス
エネオス
コスモ石油
大隅石油俵山店

Banks in Nagato

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

山口銀行
萩山口信用金庫

Shopping Malls in Nagato

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ディスカウントドラッグ コスモス
フジ

Golf Courses in Nagato

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hohoku Golf Centre
グラウンドゴルフ場

Ski Resorts Near Nagato

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tokusagamine Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nagato

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Hofu AirfieldMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Fukuda Nishidai AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofu GliderportSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nagato

18 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heki Post Office
Itamochi Summary Post Office
Kakefuchi Post Office
Kayoi Post Office
Kiwado Post Office
Misumi Post Office
Muneto Post Office
Nagato Fukawa Post Office
Nagato Otomari Summary Post Office
Nagato Post Office
Nakahen Summary Post Office
Sawae Post Office
Senzaki Post Office
Tawarayama Post Office
Utsuga Post Office
Yumoto Post Office
Yuya Post Office
渋木簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagato

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
住吉神社
八坂神社
向岸寺
御所原大神宮
日置八幡宮
湯免住吉社
白潟 大歳神社
眞光寺
貴布祢神社
赤崎神社
飯山八幡宮

Explore Near Nagato

Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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

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 Nagato

What is the population of Nagato?

Nagato has a population of 32,519 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 138.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nagato expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,400, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Nagato?

Nagato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

How is the job market in Nagato?

The job market in Nagato is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,041 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nagato?

The median home value in Nagato is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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