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Nozawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Nozawa is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 5,770. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Nozawa
Nozawa Station is a railway station on the Ban'etsu West Line in the town of Nishiaizu, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 5,770 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5873°, 139.6468° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.4 inches (1,584 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.6 inches (50 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Nozawa
Nozawa is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 5,770. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nozawa vs Japan Average
Income: Nozawa vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 185 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,308 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nozawa
Nozawa has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 150.8 sq mi (390.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5873°N, 139.6468°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 96 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 103 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 147 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 119 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 143 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 17 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 38 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 55 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 56 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 59 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 77 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 77 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 89 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 93 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 93 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 142 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 5.8 in |
Nozawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.8").
Schools in Nozawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立高郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nozawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nozawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Wedding Pavilion | ||||
| Saito Kiyoshi Museum of Art | ||||
| 会津美里町歴史資料収蔵室 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 喜多方市美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵の里 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵品美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵座敷美術館 | ||||
| 妖精美術館 | ||||
| 日中線記念館（旧熱塩駅) | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム 2号館 | ||||
| 東北電力奥会津水力館 みお里 | ||||
| 柳津西山地熱発電所PR館 | ||||
| 甲斐本家蔵座敷 Kai Residence | ||||
| 霊寶殿 |
Libraries in Nozawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 喜多方市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Nozawa
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nozawa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nozawa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nozawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉の川酒造 | ||||
| 夢心酒造 | ||||
| 峰の雪酒造 | ||||
| 清川酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Nozawa
45 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sannokura | 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 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 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 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nozawa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nozawa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aizu Takasato Post Office | |
| Muraoka Post Office | |
| Nozawa Post Office | |
| Okukawa Post Office | |
| Sasakawa Post Office | |
| Shibakusa Summary Post Office | |
| Tokusawa Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nozawa
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kongousan Nyohouji Temple | |
| 大山祗神社 大久保遥拝殿 | |
| 大山祗神社 御本社 | |
| 慈眼寺 | |
| 西光寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nozawa
What is the population of Nozawa?
Nozawa has a population of 5,770 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 150.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nozawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Nozawa?
Nozawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nozawa?
The job market in Nozawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 185 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nozawa?
The median home value in Nozawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.