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Nobeji, Japan
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Nobeji is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 12,374. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 12,374 |
| Population Density | 142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8667°, 141.1261° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.1 inches (1,221 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Nobeji
Nobeji is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 12,374. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nobeji vs Japan Average
Income: Nobeji 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) | 396 |
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 | 4,950 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nobeji
Nobeji 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 | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 87.2 sq mi (225.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8667°N, 141.1261°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 139 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 99 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 150 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 89 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 123 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 84 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 121 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 103 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 36 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 31 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 45 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 46 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 73 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 104 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 104 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 105 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 113 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 126 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 138 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 156 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 164 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 181 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Nobeji has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.9").
Schools in Nobeji
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸学院野辺地西高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立野辺地高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 野辺地町立若葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Noheji Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Noheji Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nobeji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nobeji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokkasho Visitors Center | ||||
| 先人記念館 | ||||
| 六ケ所村立郷土館 | ||||
| 寺山修司記念館 | ||||
| 平内町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東北町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鷹山宇一記念美術館 |
Libraries in Nobeji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横浜町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野辺地町 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nobeji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 |
Hotels in Nobeji
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nobeji
39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nobeji
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nobeji
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nobeji
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nobeji
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nobeji
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nobeji
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nobeji
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 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 Nobeji
7 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 |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nobeji
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arito Summary Post Office | |
| Chibiki Summary Post Office | |
| Kurauchi Summary Post Office | |
| Makado Summary Post Office | |
| Noheji Post office | |
| 野辺地駅前簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nobeji
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 円誠寺 | |
| 常光寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 海中寺 | |
| 神明宮 | |
| 西光寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nobeji
What is the population of Nobeji?
Nobeji has a population of 12,374 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nobeji 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 Nobeji?
Nobeji has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches, with 13.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nobeji?
Nobeji has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 396 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nobeji?
The median home value in Nobeji is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.