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Saijō, Japan
Hiroshima · Japan
Saijō is a small town in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 4,182. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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| Population | 4,182 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9333°, 133.1167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.7 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Saijō
Saijō is a small town in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 4,182. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saijō vs Japan Average
Income: Saijō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 134 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,673 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 537.6 sq mi (1,392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9333°N, 133.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 121 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 102 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 51 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Saijō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in Saijō
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三河内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大屋小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大戸小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小奴可小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立油木小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立熊野小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立美古登小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立菅竹小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西城中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西城紫水高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| （旧）庄原市立三河内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saijō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Saijō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| たたら角炉伝承館 | ||||
| 三良坂平和美術館 | ||||
| 可部屋集成館 | ||||
| 奥出雲たたらと刀剣館 | ||||
| 奥出雲鉄の彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 帝釈峡まほろばの里時悠館 | ||||
| 広島県立みよし風土記の丘・広島県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 庄原市立比和町自然科学博物館 | ||||
| 庄原市総領郷土資料館 | ||||
| 日南町美術館 | ||||
| 横田郷土資料館 | ||||
| 神石高原町立神石民俗資料館 | ||||
| 絲原記念館 |
Libraries in Saijō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三次市立三良坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立吉舎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立甲奴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館口和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館比和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館比和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館総領分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館西城分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新見市立哲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神石高原町シルトピアカレッジ図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saijō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 協同組合三次総合卸センター |
Restaurants in Saijō
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Saijō
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Saijō
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Saijō
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saijō
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saijō
21 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deguchi Summary Post Office | |
| Hirako Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Hiwa Post Office | |
| Kawatori Post Office | |
| Mido Summary Post Office | |
| Mikoto Post Office | |
| Misaka Summary Post Office | |
| Mitsugaichi Summary Post Office | |
| Onuka Post Office | |
| Saijo Post Office | |
| Shinryuko Summary Post Office | |
| Suge Summary Post Office | |
| Taishaku Post Office | |
| Tamori Post Office | |
| Tojo Kawanishi Summary Post Office | |
| Utsubori Summary Post Office | |
| Yahoko Post Office | |
| Yuki Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| 備後落合簡易郵便局 | |
| 比和郵便局 | |
| 超原簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saijō
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 天満宮 | |
| 御神山広国院 | |
| 慶雲寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Saijō
What is the population of Saijō?
Saijō has a population of 4,182 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 537.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Saijō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Saijō?
Saijō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saijō?
The job market in Saijō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saijō?
The median home value in Saijō is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.