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Nanyō, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Nanyō is a mid-size city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 30,420. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nanyō
Nanyō-Shiyakusho Station is a railway station on the Flower Nagai Line in Nanyō, Yamagata, Japan, operated by the Yamagata Railway Company.
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| Population | 30,420 |
| Population Density | 362 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0432°, 140.1128° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,385 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Nanyō
Nanyō is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 30,420. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nanyō vs Japan Average
Income: Nanyō 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) | 973 |
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 | 12,168 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nanyō
Nanyō 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 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 84.1 sq mi (217.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0432°N, 140.1128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 127 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 86 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 129 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 133 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 113 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 132 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 99 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 31 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 36 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 47 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 49 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 82 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 94 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 103 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 118 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 118 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 131 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 141 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 149 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 152 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 153 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in |
Nanyō has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (3.4").
Schools in Nanyō
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南陽市立沖郷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南陽市立沖郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南陽市立図書館赤湯中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 吉島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南陽市立宮内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宮内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nanyō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nanyō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Yamagata City Local History Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| やませ蔵 | ||||
| よねおりかんこうセンター | ||||
| 上山城 | ||||
| 丸大扇屋 | ||||
| 今昔館 | ||||
| 宮坂考古館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 我妻榮記念館 | ||||
| 掬粋巧芸館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 旧竹田写真館 | ||||
| 浜田広介記念館 | ||||
| 熊野考古館 | ||||
| 稽照殿 | ||||
| 米沢市上杉博物館 | ||||
| 米沢市埋蔵文化財資料室 | ||||
| 米沢織物歴史資料館 | ||||
| 結城豊太郎記念館 | ||||
| 蟹仙洞 | ||||
| 遅筆堂文庫 | ||||
| 酒造資料館 東光の酒蔵 | ||||
| 鈴木晋美術館 | ||||
| 長沼孝三彫塑館 | ||||
| 風土記の丘考古資料館 | ||||
| 高松和紙民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Nanyō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED設置場所 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南陽市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学工学部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米沢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊学館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高畠町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nanyō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形生花卸売市場 | |||||
| 生活協同組合共立社 コープひがしはら |
Hotels in Nanyō
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nanyō
80 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nanyō
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nanyō
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nanyō
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nanyō
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nanyō
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nanyō
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nanyō
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nanyō
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nanyō
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nanyō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Brewery | ||||
| Zao Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Nanyō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nanyō
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nanyō
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nanyō
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akayu Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Miyauchi Post Office | |
| Miyauchi Urushiyama Post Office | |
| Nan-yo Post Office | |
| Okigo Post Office | |
| Otsuka Post Office | |
| Ringo Post Office | |
| Shinden Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshijima Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nanyō
59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三宮神社 本殿 | |
| 二宮神社 本殿 | |
| 伏見稲荷神社 | |
| 保呂羽神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 千手堂 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 吉峯神社 | |
| 和光神社 | |
| 土社神社 | |
| 大宮子易神社 | |
| 大社神社 | |
| 宝高院 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 市早神社 | |
| 幸神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanyō
What is the population of Nanyō?
Nanyō has a population of 30,420 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 84.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nanyō 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 Nanyō?
Nanyō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nanyō?
The job market in Nanyō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 973 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nanyō?
The median home value in Nanyō is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.