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Nakasato, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Nakasato is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 9,657. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Nakasato
Nakasato was a town located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 9,657 |
| Population Density | 165 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9695°, 140.4386° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.8 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Nakasato
Nakasato is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 9,657. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nakasato vs Japan Average
Income: Nakasato vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 309 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 3,863 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nakasato
Nakasato has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 58.5 sq mi (151.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9695°N, 140.4386°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 107 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 126 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 124 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 43 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 125 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 127 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 146 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 23 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 37 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 51 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 63 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 67 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 108 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 111 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 115 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 118 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 123 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 128 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 133 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 138 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 178 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in |
Nakasato has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (3.0").
Schools in Nakasato
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中泊町立薄市小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立金木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 中泊町立中里中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立金木中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 中泊町立武田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 中泊町立中里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立市浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nakasato
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakasato
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan) | ||||
| Tsugaru Shamisen Hall | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 |
Libraries in Nakasato
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nakasato
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 蟹田駅前市場 ウェル蟹 |
Hotels in Nakasato
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nakasato
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nakasato
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nakasato
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nakasato
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nakasato
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakasato
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakasato
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nakasato
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nakasato
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nakasato
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nakasato
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakasato
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jusan Post Office | |
| Kanagi Post Office | |
| Kiraichi Summary Post Office | |
| Nakasato Post Office | |
| Shariki Post Office | |
| Shigeta Summary Post Office | |
| Shiura Post Office | |
| Takeda Post Office | |
| Tomiyachi Summary Post Office | |
| Uchigata Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakasato
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanagi Shokondo | |
| 三柱神社 | |
| 中里八幡宮 | |
| 五輪神社 | |
| 伊豆神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 南台寺 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 大山神宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙乗寺 | |
| 宗像神社 | |
| 照蓮院 | |
| 熊野宮 | |
| 猿賀神社 | |
| 猿賀神社 | |
| 神明宮 | |
| 神明宮 |
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What is the population of Nakasato?
Nakasato has a population of 9,657 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 58.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nakasato 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 Nakasato?
Nakasato has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nakasato?
Nakasato has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 309 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nakasato?
The median home value in Nakasato is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.