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Rikuzen-Takata, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Rikuzen-Takata is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 18,262. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
18,262 Population 40/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
54.3 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
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Rikuzen-Takata

Rikuzen-Takata

Rikuzen-Takata Station was a JR East railway station located in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The station, as well as most of the structures in the surrounding area, was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a bus rapid transit line.

People

Population18,262
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density40/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units7,305

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population18,262
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates39.0203°, 141.6542°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,380 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Rikuzen-Takata

Rikuzen-Takata is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 18,262. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rikuzen-Takata has a population of 18,262 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 453.4 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,262
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
453.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rikuzen-Takata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Rikuzen-Takata 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 584 business establishments.

Income: Rikuzen-Takata vs Japan

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)584

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rikuzen-Takata 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 7,305 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 Units7,305

Property Tax

Climate in Rikuzen-Takata

Rikuzen-Takata 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 1492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 185.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 136.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 180.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 209.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.9
Rikuzen-Takata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area453.4 sq mi (1,174.3 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates39.0203°N, 141.6542°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above Japan avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,602 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 M9.1 102 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 146 km
Mar 9, 2011 120 km SE of ?funato, Japan M7.3 122 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 83 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 144 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 21 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 63 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 143 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 91 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 67 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 88 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 35 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 114 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 134 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.7 148 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 74 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 142 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 65 km
Mar 9, 2011 128 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.5 129 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 257 km
2019 Faxai Category 1 205 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 92 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 205 km
2002 Higos Category 1 118 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 99 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 239 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 121 km
1996 Violet Category 1 211 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 247 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 203 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 18,423 102 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m — 126 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m — 65 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 67 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m — 90 km
1962 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 142 km
1915 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 135 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 105 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 147 km
1968 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 132 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m — 131 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m — 103 km
2011 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 122 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 98 km
1981 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m — 104 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 146 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m — 141 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m — 121 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 142 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 75 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 86 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 108 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 110 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 125 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 130 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 139 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 144 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 178 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 189 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 194 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 194 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Rikuzen-Takata has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rikuzen-Takata

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Takata Daiichi Junior High School — — — —
陸前高田市立米崎小学校 — — — —
陸前高田市立長部小学校 — — — —
Takata High School — — — —
仮設グラウンド — — — —
Takata Elementary School — — — —
Kesen Elementary School — — — —
大船渡市立末崎小学校 — — — —
大船渡市立末崎中学校 — — — —
陸前高田市立広田小学校 — — — —
陸前高田市立高田東中学校 — — — —
陸前高田市立小友小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rikuzen-Takata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rikuzen-Takata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Iron and Steel History Museum
Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum
Kesennuma City Memorial Museum
Rias Ark Museum of Art
シャークミュージアム
住田町民俗資料館
命のらせん階段
気仙大工左官伝承館
詩人 梶原しげよギャラリー
陸前高田市立博物館
鹿折金山資料館

Libraries in Rikuzen-Takata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kesennuma City Library0.0
Kesennuma Library0.0
本吉図書館0.0
陸前高田市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Rikuzen-Takata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kesennuma City Fish Market
気仙沼さかなの駅
気仙沼さかなの駅
気仙沼市魚市場
気仙沼市魚市場
気仙沼魚市場

Hotels in Rikuzen-Takata

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capital Hotel 1000
Hakoneyama Terrace
アイルーム
ホテル三陽
民宿吉田

Restaurants in Rikuzen-Takata

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かき小屋 広田湾
カフェフードバーわいわい
こんの直売センター
ぴっぴ屋 汐風食堂
みつわ飯店
やぶや
中華食堂熊谷
仙華園
味彩
昇龍厨房 四海楼
沢の茶屋
陸丸

Cafes in Rikuzen-Takata

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PECHKA
Santyoku Hamanasu
Yagisawa cafe
カフェレストランクローバー
りくカフェ
東京屋カフェ
熊谷珈琲店

Dentists in Rikuzen-Takata

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

吉田歯科医院

Train Stations in Rikuzen-Takata

11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goishikaiganguchi
Hosoura
Karakuwaōsawa
Kiseki-no-Ippon-Matsu (Miracle Pine)
Nishishita
Osabe
Otomo
Rikuzentakata
Takata Hospital
Takatakōkōmae
Wakinosawa

Bus Stations in Rikuzen-Takata

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiseki no Ippon Matsu
Kiseki no Ippon Matsu
陸前高田駅

Gas Stations in Rikuzen-Takata

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JA-SS
オカモト

Breweries in Rikuzen-Takata

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Tide

Ski Resorts Near Rikuzen-Takata

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Rikuzen-Takata

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iwate Hanamaki AirportHNAMedium Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base—Medium Airport
Osato Gliderport—Small Airport
Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Semine Airstrip—Small Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Rikuzen-Takata

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hirota Post Office
Hosoura Post Office
Osabe Summary Post Office
Rikuzen Otomo Post Office
Rikuzentakata Post Office
Yonesaki Post Office
米崎郵便局
陸前高田郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rikuzen-Takata

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡神社
天照御祖神社
慈恩禅寺
普門寺
月山神社
正徳寺
浄土寺
矢の浦熊野神社
華蔵寺
賀茂神社
黒崎神社

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Rikuzen-Takata

What is the population of Rikuzen-Takata?

Rikuzen-Takata has a population of 18,262 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 453.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rikuzen-Takata 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 Rikuzen-Takata?

Rikuzen-Takata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rikuzen-Takata?

The job market in Rikuzen-Takata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 584 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rikuzen-Takata?

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

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