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Nanao, Japan
Ishikawa · Japan
Nanao is a mid-size city in Ishikawa, Japan with a population of 50,300. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 50,300 |
| Population Density | 409 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0482°, 136.9680° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ishikawa |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.5 inches (2,122 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,400 |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
About Nanao
Nanao is a mid-size city in Japan (Ishikawa) with a population of 50,300. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nanao vs Japan Average
Income: Nanao vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,400 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,610 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 20,120 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nanao
Nanao 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 2205 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 122.9 sq mi (318.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0482°N, 136.9680°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 56 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 70 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 62 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 146 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 16 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 138 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 102 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 112 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 77 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 96 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 101 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 103 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 107 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 117 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 136 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 161 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
Nanao has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (4.7").
Schools in Nanao
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanao High School | — | — | — | — |
| 私立鵬学園高等学校 第二キャンパス | — | — | — | — |
| 国際医療福祉専門学校 七尾校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七尾市立七尾中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ohtori Gakuen High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tenjin'yama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立徳田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tobu Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東湊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧市立北嶺中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Komaruyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立和倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Misogi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立香島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立田鶴浜高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立能登島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立能登島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田鶴浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田鶴浜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立有磯小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山王小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nanao
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nanao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himi City Shiokaze Gallery | ||||
| アリス館志賀 | ||||
| 七尾城史資料館 | ||||
| 七尾市少年科学館 | ||||
| 博物館喜多家資料館 | ||||
| 大境ビジターセンター（漁業生活資料館） | ||||
| 宇宙科学博物館 | ||||
| 小野篁波館 | ||||
| 懐古館 | ||||
| 明治の館 | ||||
| 氷見市立博物館 | ||||
| 石動山資料館 | ||||
| 石川県七尾美術館 | ||||
| 石川県海洋漁業科学館 | ||||
| 石川県能登島ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 穴水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 穴水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 羽咋市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 能登中居鋳物館 | ||||
| 能登中島祭り会館 | ||||
| 能登国分寺展示館 | ||||
| 能登国分寺展示館 | ||||
| 花嫁のれん館 | ||||
| 蝦夷穴歴史センター | ||||
| 輪島市黒島天領北前船資料館 |
Libraries in Nanao
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monzen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanao Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 七尾市立中島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 七尾市立図書館 図書館資料整理室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 七尾市立本府中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 七尾市立田鶴浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立鳥屋図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立鹿西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宝達志水町立志雄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宝達志水町立押水図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 氷見市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 穴水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽咋市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nanao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おらっちゃの店 | |||||
| 農産物直売店 |
Hotels in Nanao
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nanao
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nanao
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nanao
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nanao
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nanao
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nanao
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nanao
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nanao
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nanao
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nanao
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nanao
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nanao
30 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Enome Post Office | |
| Higashijima Simple Post Office | |
| Higashijima Summary Post Office | |
| Iori Summary Post Office | |
| Ishizaki Post Office | |
| Kasashiho Post Office | |
| Kitaonomi Post Office | |
| Mangyo Summary Post Office | |
| Mimuro Summary Post Office | |
| Minamigaoka Summary Post Office | |
| Minamionomi Post Office | |
| Nakajima Post Office | |
| Nanao Fuchu Post Office | |
| Nanao FujihashimachiPost Office | |
| Nanao MatsumotoPost Office | |
| Nanao Ota Post Office | |
| Nanao Post Office | |
| Nanao Tsumugi Summary Post Office | |
| Nanao Yata Post Office | |
| Nanao Yatashin Post Office | |
| Nishijima Post Office | |
| Notojima Post Office | |
| Sakiyama Post Office | |
| Sasanami Post Office | |
| Tatsuruhama Post Office | |
| Toyokawa Post Office | |
| Ushirobatake Summary Post Office | |
| Wakura Onsen Post Office | |
| Yawata Summary Post Office | |
| 石崎郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nanao
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊夜比咩神社 | |
| 光徳寺 | |
| 少比古那神社 | |
| 浄覚寺 | |
| 福勝寺 | |
| 稲荷大明神 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanao
What is the population of Nanao?
Nanao has a population of 50,300 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 122.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nanao expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,400, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Nanao?
Nanao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.
How is the job market in Nanao?
The job market in Nanao is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,610 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nanao?
The median home value in Nanao is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.