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Rikuzentakata, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Rikuzentakata is a small town in Iwate, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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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People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates39.0376°, 141.6000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,453 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.3 inches (67 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age49.1 years

About Rikuzentakata

Rikuzentakata is a small town in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rikuzentakata has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 453.4 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
453.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rikuzentakata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Rikuzentakata 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).

Income: Rikuzentakata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rikuzentakata is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 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 Units0

Property Tax

Rikuzentakata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area453.4 sq mi (1,174.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.0376°N, 141.6000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above Japan avg
Snowfall 26.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,499 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 M9.1 106 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 147 km
Mar 9, 2011 120 km SE of ?funato, Japan M7.3 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 147 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 85 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 21 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 143 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 65 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 93 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 62 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 86 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 40 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 143 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 115 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 78 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 144 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 60 km
Mar 9, 2011 128 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.5 133 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 37 km
Jul 18, 1992 92 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.4 131 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 1 262 km
2019 Faxai Category 1 209 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 95 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 210 km
2002 Higos Category 1 116 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 104 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 244 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 118 km
1996 Violet Category 1 215 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 252 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 205 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 18,423 106 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 129 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 69 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 62 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m - 93 km
1962 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 146 km
1915 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 140 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 108 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 143 km
1968 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 135 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m - 134 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m - 107 km
2011 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 127 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 101 km
1981 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 109 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 147 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m - 143 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 125 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 144 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 71 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 82 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 104 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 106 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 121 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 126 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 134 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 142 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 175 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 187 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 190 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 191 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°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 68°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) 5.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Rikuzentakata has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rikuzentakata

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
陸前高田市立横田中学校 - - - -
陸前高田市立竹駒小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rikuzentakata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rikuzentakata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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 Rikuzentakata

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 Rikuzentakata

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 Rikuzentakata

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

鈴木旅館

Restaurants in Rikuzentakata

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

食事と本とお酒の店 てるてる小澤

Cafes in Rikuzentakata

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

う・ふ・ふ
ジャズタイムジョニー

Dentists in Rikuzentakata

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

平成歯科医院

Train Stations in Rikuzentakata

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rikuzen-Imaizumi
Rikuzen-Yahagi
Takekoma
Tochigasawa-Kōen Park

Bus Stations in Rikuzentakata

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大東バスセンター

Gas Stations in Rikuzentakata

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

細川商会

Banks in Rikuzentakata

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA竹駒支店
北日本銀行
岩手銀行
東北銀行

Shopping Malls in Rikuzentakata

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

けせん朝市

Breweries in Rikuzentakata

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Tide

Ski Resorts Near Rikuzentakata

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Rikuzentakata

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 Rikuzentakata

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kesen Yokota Post Office
Shimoyahagi Summary Post Office
Takekoma Post Office
Yahagi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rikuzentakata

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
天照御祖神社
玉山神社
諏訪神社
長谷山観音寺

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 Rikuzentakata

Is Rikuzentakata 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 Rikuzentakata?

Rikuzentakata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches, with 26.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rikuzentakata?

The job market in Rikuzentakata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Rikuzentakata?

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

Nearby Cities

Rikuzen-Takata 18,262 pop · 3.1 mi Setamai 5,045 pop · 6.7 mi Ōfunato 35,452 pop · 6.7 mi Kesennuma 61,147 pop · 9.5 mi Tōno 26,110 pop · 19.6 mi Kamaishi 43,107 pop · 21.9 mi Ōshū 112,937 pop · 24.2 mi Mizusawa 61,281 pop · 25.9 mi Tateishi 7,252 pop · 26.2 mi Minamisanriku 12,225 pop · 26.2 mi Ichinoseki 114,476 pop · 26.4 mi Ōtsuchi 11,572 pop · 27.8 mi Kanegasaki 15,580 pop · 28.2 mi Kitakami 93,045 pop · 31.0 mi
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