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Namie, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Namie is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 21,866. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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| Population | 21,866 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4833°, 141.0000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Namie
Namie is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 21,866. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Namie vs Japan Average
Income: Namie vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 700 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 8,746 |
Property Tax
Climate in Namie
Namie has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1587 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 86.1 sq mi (223.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4833°N, 141.0000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 143 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 36 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 71 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 82 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 106 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 70 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 132 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 120 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 69 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 57 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2014 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 66 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 72 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 83 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 88 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 100 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 126 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 127 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 141 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 153 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 156 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 163 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 163 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 165 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Namie has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Namie
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立なみえ創成中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立なみえ創成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立福浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 双葉町立双葉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立双葉高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Namie
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Namie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAEA ALNALYSiS LAB. | ||||
| The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum | ||||
| Ukedo Elementary School Memorial | ||||
| 中間貯蔵事業情報センター | ||||
| 南相馬市博物館 | ||||
| 原ノ町驛陣屋 | ||||
| 小高の歴史コーナー | ||||
| 廃炉資料館 | ||||
| 明治蔵 |
Libraries in Namie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふれあい交流センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 南相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富岡町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Namie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| セデッテかしま | |||||
| 小高マルシェ | |||||
| 相馬双葉漁協 鹿島支所 |
Hotels in Namie
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Namie
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Namie
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Namie
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Namie
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Namie
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Namie
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Namie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Namie
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Namie
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | 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 |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Namie
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ebisawa Post Office | |
| Futaba Post Office | |
| Namie Post Office | |
| Ogaki Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Namie
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 初發神社 | |
| 初發神社 | |
| 國玉神社 | |
| 大聖寺 | |
| 天理教浪江分教会 | |
| 日鷲神社 | |
| 明徳山常福寺 | |
| 星神社 | |
| 正西寺 | |
| 浪江神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 自性院 | |
| 苕野神社 | |
| 藤橋山不動尊 | |
| 蛯沢稲荷神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 雷神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Namie
What is the population of Namie?
Namie has a population of 21,866 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Namie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Namie?
Namie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.
How is the job market in Namie?
The job market in Namie is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 700 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Namie?
The median home value in Namie is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.