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Nakami, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Nakami is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 8,080. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 8,080 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7972°, 140.5103° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.8 inches (1,467 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Nakami
Nakami is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 8,080. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nakami vs Japan Average
Income: Nakami 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) | 259 |
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 | 3,232 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nakami
Nakami 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 1782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 166.4 sq mi (431.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7972°N, 140.5103°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 118 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 120 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 134 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 41 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 133 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 56 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 149 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 92 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 131 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 145 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 63 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 76 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 21 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 30 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 52 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 73 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 110 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 120 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 125 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 130 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 132 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 132 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 138 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 145 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 172 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 192 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Nakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (3.4").
Schools in Nakami
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 最上町立富沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 最上町立最上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 最上町立向町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形県立新庄北高等学校 最上校 | - | - | - | - |
| 最上町立大堀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 最上町立最上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 最上町立向町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nakami
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akinomiya Museum | ||||
| ふるさと陶芸館 切込焼記念館 | ||||
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 日本こけし館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Nakami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nakami
44 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nakami
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nakami
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nakami
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nakami
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakami
10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakami
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nakami
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nakami
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yashima Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 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 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nakami
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakami
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mogami Post Office | |
| Onikobe Post Office | |
| Uzen Akakura Post Office | |
| Uzen Ohori Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakami
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光清寺 | |
| 天徳寺 | |
| 太郎田観音 | |
| 徳応寺 | |
| 応住寺 | |
| 東善院 | |
| 松林寺 | |
| 湯前神社 | |
| 見性寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nakami
What is the population of Nakami?
Nakami has a population of 8,080 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 166.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nakami 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 Nakami?
Nakami has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nakami?
The job market in Nakami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 259 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nakami?
The median home value in Nakami is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.