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Noda, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Noda is a small town in Iwate, Japan with a population of 4,201. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,201 Population 94/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Noda

Noda

Noda is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the village had an estimated population of 4,201, and a population density of 52 persons per km2 in 1660 households. The total area of the village is 80.84 square kilometres (31.21 sq mi).

People

Population4,201
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density94/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units1,680

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,201
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates40.1064°, 141.8178°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.2 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Noda

Noda is a small town in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 4,201. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Noda has a population of 4,201 with a density of 94 people per square mile, spread across 44.7 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,201
Total Population
94
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
44.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Noda vs Japan Average

The median household income in Noda is $26,100, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Noda vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,100
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Noda is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,680 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units1,680

Property Tax

Noda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area44.7 sq mi (115.9 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates40.1064°N, 141.8178°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Japan avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Dec 28, 1994 off the east coast of Honshu, Japan M7.8 144 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 34 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 141 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 144 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 135 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 45 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 84 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 37 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 95 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 111 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 100 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 112 km
Jul 18, 1992 92 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.4 127 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 136 km
Mar 22, 2011 130 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.4 141 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 65 km
Mar 11, 2011 49 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 128 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 122 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 212 km
2004 Ma-on Category 1 297 km
2002 Higos Category 1 56 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 140 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 265 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 27 km
1996 Violet Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 52 140 km
1856 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 26 149 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 79 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 144 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 89 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 139 km
1968 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m 86 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 104 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m 73 km
1994 TOHUKU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.5 m 3 144 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 46 km
1928 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 118 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 91 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 135 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 62 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 95 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 68 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m 120 km
1989 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 75 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 84 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 91 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 92 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 95 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 101 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 142 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 143 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 155 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 179 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 179 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 188 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Noda has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Noda

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立小袖小学校
Kuji Technical High School 岩手県立久慈工業高等学校
久慈市立宇部小学校
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Radio Stations near Noda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Noda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
久慈地下水族科学館もぐらんぴあ
久慈市歴史民俗資料室
久慈市立三船十段記念館
久慈琥珀博物館
岩泉町歴史民俗資料館
昭和の想い出博物館 レトロ館

Libraries in Noda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
久慈市立図書館0.0
宮脇書店0.0

Train Stations in Noda

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nodatamagawa
Rikuchunoda
Rikuchuube
Tofugaurakaigan

Banks in Noda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

岩手銀行 野田支店

Ski Resorts Near Noda

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Noda

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iwate Hanamaki AirportHNAMedium Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Noda

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kuki Summary Post Office
Noda Post Office
Ube Post Office
Yamane Post Office
玉川簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Noda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
愛宕神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Noda

What is the population of Noda?

Noda has a population of 4,201 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 44.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Noda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,100, 65% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Noda?

Noda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 9.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Noda?

The job market in Noda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Noda?

The median home value in Noda is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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