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Rifu, Japan

Miyagi · Japan

Rifu is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 36,014. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
36,014 Population 2,078/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,014
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,078/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,200
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$410
Housing Units14,406

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population36,014
Population Density2,078 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates38.3309°, 140.9769°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$31,200
Median Age47.4 years

About Rifu

Rifu is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 36,014. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rifu has a population of 36,014 with a density of 2,078 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,014
Total Population
2,078
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
17.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rifu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Rifu is $31,200, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,152 business establishments.

Income: Rifu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,200
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rifu is $82,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $410 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,406 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,000
71% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$410
65% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,406

Property Tax

Climate in Rifu

Rifu has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.6° 42.6
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.4° 34.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.7° 76.9
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.4° 90.4
May 15.7°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.9° 110.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23° 143.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 20° / 26.2° 178.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.3° 157.8
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 18° / 24.9° 193.1
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 147.1
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.1° 59.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.9° / 8.2° 44.3
Rifu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.9 km²)
Population Density2,078/sq mi
Coordinates38.3309°N, 140.9769°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 122 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 87 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 54 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 97 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 60 km
Jul 19, 2008 107 km E of Namie, Japan M7.0 139 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 77 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 56 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 78 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 112 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 84 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 120 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 135 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 107 km
Mar 11, 2011 103 km E of Namie, Japan M6.3 130 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 99 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 71 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 96 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 76 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 252 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 176 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 73 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 237 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 176 km
2002 Higos Category 1 21 km
2001 Danas Category 1 221 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 107 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 257 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 139 km
1998 Stella Category 1 263 km
1996 Violet Category 1 208 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 272 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 297 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 134 km
1981 Thad Category 1 271 km
1981 Gay Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 39.3 m 18,423 122 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 94 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 91 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 78 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 110 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 117 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 85 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 120 km
1959 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 142 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m - 108 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 93 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m - 141 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 87 km
2008 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 139 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 127 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 136 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 94 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m - 102 km
1898 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 94 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 49 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 51 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 72 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 92 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 98 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 114 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 117 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 158 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 160 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 161 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 169 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 181 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 183 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest

Rifu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Rifu

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shirakashidai Junior High School - - - -
Tohoku Gakuin Tsutsujigaoka High School - - - -
宮城県泉松陵高等学校 - - - -
仙台白百合女子大学 - - - -
Tsurugaoka Junior High School - - - -
Matsumori Elementary School - - - -
県立小松島支援学校松陵校 - - - -
仙台市立松陵中学校 - - - -
Iwakiri Junior High School - - - -
Rifu Daisan Elementary School - - - -
Rifu Nishi Junior High School - - - -
Miyagi Prefectural Rifu Support School - - - -
Izumishoryo Elementary School - - - -
Koyodai Junior High School - - - -
Sugayadai Elementary School - - - -
Aoyama Elementary School - - - -
金子吉優香 ピアノ・お琴教室 - - - -
Shirakashidai Elementary School - - - -
Rifu Elementary School - - - -
Miyagi Prefecture Rifu High School - - - -
Rifu Junior High School - - - -
Tsurugaoka Elementary School - - - -
利府町立利府第二小学校 - - - -
Iwakiri Elementary School - - - -
KUMON - - - -
Kumon - - - -
ピアノ教室 高﨑 - - - -
鶴巣山田グラウンド - - - -
チャンプ学習スクール 利府校 - - - -
進学塾 FiT! 利府教室 - - - -
ナビ個別指導学院 利府校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rifu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rifu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
Belgium Orgel Museum
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Hara Asao Kinenkan
Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
Kamei Museum
Kamei Museum
Kanno Museum
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum
Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum
Natori City Museum of History and Folklore
Seiryuden Museum
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center
Shiogama Shrine Museum
Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art
TamuTamusha
TamuTamusha
The Miyagi Museum of Art
The Miyagi Museum of Art
Tohoku Historical Museum
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Touhoku University Museum
Touhoku University Museum
アートスペース 無可有の郷
えんずのわり資料館
タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室
ディスカバリーセンター
フランク永井 展示室
七ヶ浜 歴史資料館
七ヶ浜町歴史資料館
三居沢電気百年館
三居沢電気百年館
三本木亜炭記念館
中本誠司現代美術館
中本誠司現代美術館
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台市戦災復興記念館
仙台市戦災復興記念館
八幡杜の館
八幡杜の館
利府町郷土資料館
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
品井沼干拓資料館
墨雪墨絵美術館
多賀城史遊館
多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室
大崎市松山酒ミュージアム
大衡村ふるさと美術館
天平ろまん館
宮床宝蔵
市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
松山ふるさと歴史館
松島博物館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑
涌谷町立史料館
磯崎郷土資料館
竹駒神社馬事博物館
縄文芸術館
美里町役場 近代文学館
芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館
蒲生なかの郷愁館
長井勝一 漫画美術館
阿部次郎記念館
阿部次郎記念館

Libraries in Rifu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
8Books Sendai0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Engineering Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Izumi Library0.0
Miyagi Prefectural Library0.0
Natori City Library0.0
Schneder Memorial Central Library0.0
Sendai Mediatheque0.0
Tagajo City Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Tomiya City Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
中新田図書館0.0
図書館棟0.0
大崎市図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館 西分館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館0.0
東松島市図書館0.0
東松島市立図書館0.0
附属図書館 医学分館0.0
附属図書館 本館0.0

Farmers Markets in Rifu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chuo Wholesale Market
Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market
Shiogama Fish Market
Yuriage Minato Asaichi
みやぎ総合家畜市場
丘の上のマルシェ

Hotels in Rifu

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Route Inn Rifu
スイートホテルミツバコ

Restaurants in Rifu

72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akai Yane
Bikkuri Donkey
Coco's
Date Shoten
Fuka
Ganesh
Ichian
Joyfull
KANAME
Kappo Kaizan
Katsu-gourmet
Kita Sendai Shokudō
Komatsuya
Kotora Rifu Branch
Kyubey
Marugame Seimen
Marumatsu
Marumatsu
Mensho Daikoku
Murasakiya
NikunoHasegawa
PALPAL
Rairaitei
Ramen Hachibee
Ramen Honkamado
Ramen Kaiji
Ramen Mifuku
Ramen Shop
Saizeriya
Sakae Sushi
Sanzashi
Soba Dining 蕎花
Sobatsuru
Stamina Taro
Suzuran
Tōgenka
Tokiwatei
Yamagataya
Yamanakaya
Yoroshiku Yakitori
カフェレストラン バンビーナ
しらかし台従業員食堂 ありがとうや
そば処 梨郷
ボナンザ
メゾン・ド・フランス
やま久
ラーメン・ビリー 泉学院前店
らーめん堂 仙台っ子
らふらんす2
中華料理 虎包
中華飯店萬来
串さくら
仙台平禄
伊藤商店 利府店
化粧坂
北京
十割そば
十割そば 利府庵
味一品
回転寿司函太郎 仙台市名坂店
大志軒
宝中飯店
寿司処ウサ見
果汁工房 果琳
水花
焼肉亭 耶馬牛
菜々家仙台市名坂店
藤野飲食店
角べえそば
青峰
鮨華
麺屋まるかつ

Cafes in Rifu

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doutor Coffee Shop
Hoshino Coffee
Kohikan
Komeda's Coffee
Kona's Coffee
Oishian
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
tsumiki
カフェ グランブルー
カフェクラフト
こけし庵 味覚茶屋
コション パティスリーカフェ
サンヒルズ
シャンティシャンティ
ソラ Sea 土

Cinemas in Rifu

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEON Cinema

Monuments in Rifu

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

今市 塩竈街道 辻標64番

Castles in Rifu

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

利府城跡（館山公園）
岩切城跡

Clinics in Rifu

28 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aobadai Clinic
Higashioka Internal Medicine Clinic
Kase Clinic
Kumano Fumie Midwifery Home
Matsumori Clinical
Matsumori Otorhinolaryngology Clinic
Sawaoto Clinic
Shōryō Kakizaki Clinic
Tadokoro Heart Clinic
Womens Clinic Rifu
Yasui Eye Clinic
Yumura Clinic
いずみの杜診療所
くらた整形外科クリニック
しらかし台医院
たかだこども医院
にしむら整形外科
のむら内科心療内科クリニック
ゆうファミリークリニック
りふの内科クリニック
佐治外科医院
利府内科胃腸科医院
利府泌尿器科クリニック
宮林こどもクリニック
小山皮膚科クリニック
山本内科小児科医院
市名坂皮膚科クリニック
神沢内科クリニック

Dentists in Rifu

24 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abe Dental Clinic / Oka no Ue no Dental Clinic
Ayako Dental Clinic
Ikeda Dental Clinic
Imaizumi Dental Clinic
Iwakiri Dental Clinic
Koeda Dental Clinic
Ohisama Nikoniko Dental Clinic
Rifu Dental Clinic
Saito Dental Clinic
Shoryo Dental Clinic
Soma Dental Clinic
Sugawara Dental Clinic
Sugayadai Dental Clinic
Sugiyama Dental Clinic
Wakamiya Dental Clinic
Wakana Dental Clinic
Yasuda Dental Clinic
Yoshida Dental Clinic
ももせクリニック歯科
刀根歯科医院
利府こども歯科・大人歯科
利府なのはなデンタルクリニック
広沢歯科
歯科クリニックノーブルデンタルオフィス

Veterinaries in Rifu

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

オノデラ動物病院
村木動物病院
花園動物病院

Train Stations in Rifu

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iwakiri
Rifu
Shin-Rifu

Gas Stations in Rifu

18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
apollostation
Cosmo
Cosmo
Eneos
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Eneos
Eneos
Idemitsu
Idemitsu Kosan
JP #4540845705
JP #8282276219
丹庄商店
千葉重機 利府給油所

Banks in Rifu

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA Sendai Rifu Branch
JA仙台 岩切支店
Morinomiyako ShinkinBank Iwakiri Branch
Sendai Bank
Sendai Bank Rifu Branch
Sendai Bank Shoryo Branch
七十七銀行
七十七銀行 岩切支店

Shopping Malls in Rifu

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Building
South Building

Gyms in Rifu

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

4SQUARE FITNESS GYM24
Anytime Fitness
カーブスライフガーデン利府

Golf Courses in Rifu

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rifu Golf Club

Breweries in Rifu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Dane Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Rifu

TeamLeagueDivision
Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi
Xebio Arena
Yurtec Stadium Sendai
仙台市民球場

Ski Resorts Near Rifu

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
St. Mary 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spring Valley Izumi Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Izumigatake Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 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 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rifu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway-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

Post Offices in Rifu

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Imaichi Summary Post Office
Izumi Ichinazaka Summary Post Office
Izumi Shoryo Post Office
Izumi Tsurugaoka Post Office
Rifu Aoyama Post Office
Rifu Post Office
Sendai Iwakiri Post Office
Sugaya Summary Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rifu

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Record Book
きたえるーむ仙台鈎取
ケアージュ 山田本町
ケアてらす中埣
デイサービス華
フリーダム東北青葉
リハニック 塩釜店
リハビリテーション ことのは
仙台エコー医療療育センター
和笑の家
日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉
生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rifu

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aoso Jinja
Kōdenji
KumanoJinja
Myōunji
伊豆佐北賣神社
伊豆佐比賣神社
佛所護念会教団 宮城教会
八坂神社
八幡宮
八幡神社
八幡神社
圓城寺
天祥寺
小力神社
山の神神社
心月寺
日本バプテスト同盟 塩釜キリスト教会 地区会堂
日本基督教団 仙台松陵教会
春日神社
東光寺
楊岐寺
清水寺
熊野神社
熊野神社
熊野神社
産土神社
石神神社
神明社
神明社
稲荷神社
薬師神社
金鋳神三宝荒神社
長龍寺
雷神社
鹿島神社

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 Rifu

What is the population of Rifu?

Rifu has a population of 36,014 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,078 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rifu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rifu?

Rifu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rifu?

The job market in Rifu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rifu?

The median home value in Rifu is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.

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