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Nanaku is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 16,809. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 16,809 |
| Population Density | 169 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4009°, 141.2727° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Nanaku
Nanaku is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 16,809. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nanaku vs Japan Average
Income: Nanaku 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) | 538 |
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 | 6,724 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nanaku
Nanaku 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 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4009°N, 141.2727°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 |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 122 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 129 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 141 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 101 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 104 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 89 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 105 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 90 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 74 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 150 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 35 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 44 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 61 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 65 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 65 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 82 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 87 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 99 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 140 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 156 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 165 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 179 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 191 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Nanaku has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Nanaku
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南部町立剣吉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立向小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立南部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立南部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立名川南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立名久井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立名久井農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南部町立名川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nanaku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nanaku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Nitobe Memorial Museum | ||||
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| Towada Art Center | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| キリストの里伝承館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大山将棋記念館 | ||||
| 御所野縄文博物館 | ||||
| 新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 称徳館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 |
Libraries in Nanaku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おいらせ町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十和田市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽米町図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nanaku
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nanaku
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nanaku
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nanaku
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nanaku
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nanaku
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nanaku
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nanaku
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nanaku
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nanaku
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nanaku
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Choshitanai Summary Post Office | |
| Kaminakui Post Office | |
| Monzen Summary Post Office | |
| Nagawa Post Office | |
| Sannohe Ainai Summary Post Office | |
| Sannohe Ekimae Post Office | |
| Shimonakui Summary Post Office | |
| Suwanotaira Post Office | |
| 沖田面簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nanaku
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 向大神宮 | |
| 斗賀神社 | |
| 早稲田観音 | |
| 本三戸八幡宮 | |
| 浄休寺 | |
| 相内観音 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 長谷山神社 | |
| 陽広寺 | |
| 馬暦神社 | |
| 龍川寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanaku
What is the population of Nanaku?
Nanaku has a population of 16,809 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nanaku 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 Nanaku?
Nanaku has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nanaku?
Nanaku has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 538 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nanaku?
The median home value in Nanaku is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.