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Obanazawa, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Obanazawa is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 20,821. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 20,821 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6033°, 140.4019° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.8 inches (43 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Obanazawa
Obanazawa is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 20,821. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Obanazawa vs Japan Average
Income: Obanazawa 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) | 666 |
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 | 8,328 |
Property Tax
Climate in Obanazawa
Obanazawa 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 1782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 143.8 sq mi (372.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6033°N, 140.4019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 114 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 105 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 139 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 63 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 63 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 149 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 143 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 81 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 62 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 92 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 32 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 51 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 52 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 63 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 98 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 107 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 115 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 133 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 148 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 148 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 154 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 156 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 161 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 169 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in |
Obanazawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (3.2").
Schools in Obanazawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 尾花沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 尾花沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立北村山高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 尾花沢市立上柳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Obanazawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Obanazawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshige Museum | ||||
| Tendo Municipal Shogi Museum | ||||
| Tendo Museum | ||||
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 古澤酒造資料館 | ||||
| 大江町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天童民芸館 | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 東根市東の杜資料館 | ||||
| 東根市美術館 | ||||
| 河北町紅花資料館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Obanazawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| どんがホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 天童市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寒河江市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東根市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 |
Hotels in Obanazawa
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Obanazawa
36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Obanazawa
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Obanazawa
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Obanazawa
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Obanazawa
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Obanazawa
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Obanazawa
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Obanazawa
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Obanazawa
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Miyasawa Post Office | |
| Nakajima Summary Post Office | |
| Nobesawa Post Office | |
| Obanazawa Post Office | |
| Tamano Post Office | |
| Terauchi Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Obanazawa
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社 | |
| 古殿實相院 | |
| 山の神神社 | |
| 御所神社 | |
| 念通寺 | |
| 琴平神社 | |
| 知教寺 | |
| 稲荷愛宕両所神社 | |
| 華山稲荷神社 | |
| 薬師寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 頼明寺 | |
| 養泉寺 | |
| 龍昌寺 |
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What is the population of Obanazawa?
Obanazawa has a population of 20,821 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 143.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Obanazawa 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 Obanazawa?
Obanazawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Obanazawa?
The job market in Obanazawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 666 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Obanazawa?
The median home value in Obanazawa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.