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Sado, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Sado is a small town in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 3,902. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 3,902 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7984°, 140.2199° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.4 inches (54 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Sado
Sado is a small town in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 3,902. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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 64.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sado vs Japan Average
Income: Sado 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) | 125 |
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 | 1,561 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sado
Sado 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 | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 86.0 sq mi (222.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7984°N, 140.2199°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 93 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 97 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 63 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 126 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 36 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 67 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 132 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 38 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 68 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 37 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 45 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 52 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 75 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 118 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 118 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 128 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 134 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 135 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 135 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 138 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 140 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 161 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 187 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.9 in |
Sado has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").
Schools in Sado
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新庄市立升形小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鮭川村立鮭川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sado
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sado
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewa Sanzan History Museum | ||||
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 真室川町ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 真室川町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Sado
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Sado
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sado
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sado
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sado
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sado
31 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Budoh Snow 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sado
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sado
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kyozuka Post Office | |
| Nakawatari Summary Post Office | |
| Sakekawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sado
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 長林寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sado
What is the population of Sado?
Sado has a population of 3,902 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sado 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 Sado?
Sado 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 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sado?
The job market in Sado is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 125 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sado?
The median home value in Sado is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.