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Sakakita, Japan
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Sakakita is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 4,149. Elevation: 2,044 ft (623 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Sakakita
Sakakita was a village located in Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 4,149 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4257°, 138.0166° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.6 inches (1,157 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Sakakita
Sakakita is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 4,149. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet (623 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakakita vs Japan Average
Income: Sakakita vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,660 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakakita
Sakakita has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4257°N, 138.0166°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 135 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 134 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 126 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 144 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 86 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 120 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 41 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 44 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 45 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 47 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 51 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 53 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 55 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 55 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 75 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 76 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 116 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sakakita has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.4").
Schools in Sakakita
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日本ウェルネス長野高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 筑北村立聖南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakakita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakakita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azumino Municipal Museum of Modern Art, TOYOSHINA | ||||
| Japan History Museum | ||||
| Kaichi School Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto Castle | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum of Art | ||||
| Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum | ||||
| Nagano Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Nishimaru Shinya Memorial Hall | ||||
| Omachi Energy Museum | ||||
| Rokuzan art museum | ||||
| Sanada residence | ||||
| Scale Museum | ||||
| Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum of Azumino | ||||
| The Takahashi Family Residence | ||||
| Ueda Municipal Museum | ||||
| こども美術館 | ||||
| さらしなの里歴史資料館 | ||||
| ひとミュージアム 上野誠版画館 | ||||
| ふる里漫画館 | ||||
| 丸子郷土博物館 | ||||
| 伴月楼記念館 | ||||
| 信州新町化石博物館 | ||||
| 信州新町美術館 | ||||
| 信濃松川美術館 | ||||
| 北アルプス展望美術館 | ||||
| 北野カルチュラルセンター | ||||
| 北野美術館 | ||||
| 千曲市アートまちかど | ||||
| 千曲市稲荷山宿・蔵し館 | ||||
| 坂城町文化財センター | ||||
| 坂木宿 ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 大室古墳館 | ||||
| 大本営海軍部壕資料館 | ||||
| 大町山岳博物館 | ||||
| 安曇野ちひろ美術館 | ||||
| 小川村郷土歴史館 ふるさとらんど小川 | ||||
| 山と自然博物館 | ||||
| 御船会館 | ||||
| 日本赤十字歴史資料館 | ||||
| 旧格致学校校舎 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有島生馬記念館 | ||||
| 東山魁夷館 | ||||
| 森将軍塚古墳館 | ||||
| 武水別神社神官 松田邸 | ||||
| 水野美術館 | ||||
| 池波正太郎真田太平記館 | ||||
| 無言館 | ||||
| 田淵行男記念館 | ||||
| 穂高人形研修館 | ||||
| 筑北村歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 筑北村考古資料館 | ||||
| 藤本蚕業歴史館 | ||||
| 象山記念館 | ||||
| 鉄の展示館 | ||||
| 長野市少年科学センター | ||||
| 長野市水道資料館 | ||||
| 長野市立博物館 | ||||
| 長野県立歴史館 | ||||
| 青木村五島慶太未来創造館 | ||||
| 青木村民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Sakakita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagano Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ueda Jyoho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 信州大学上田キャンパス図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千曲市立更埴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂城町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寿台図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松川村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 池田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑北村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊科図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長野市立南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長野市立南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長野市立長野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青木村図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakakita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)戸倉中央青果市場 | |||||
| アルプス市場 | |||||
| さかき地場産直売所 あいさい | |||||
| 松本青果物流通センター | |||||
| 産直市場 ヤマサン |
Castles in Sakakita
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakakita
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sakakita
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sakakita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天法酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sakakita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sakakita
97 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakakita
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakakita
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 西条郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sakakita
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| まつした胃腸内科外科クリニック | ||
| むくろじ小児科 | ||
| 北原メンタルクリニック | ||
| 吉澤産婦人科医院 | ||
| 大門東クリニック | ||
| 安藤整形外科 | ||
| 小林脳神経外科病院 | ||
| 朝日リハビリテーションセンター | ||
| 東口メンタルクリニック | ||
| 板倉内科・糖尿病クリニック | ||
| 林リウマチ整形外科クリニック | ||
| 裕生会丸山産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakakita
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwaya Shrine | |
| 岩井堂 | |
| 広田寺 | |
| 西條神社 | |
| 里坊稲荷神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sakakita
What is the population of Sakakita?
Sakakita has a population of 4,149 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 43.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakakita expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Sakakita?
Sakakita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sakakita?
The job market in Sakakita is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 133 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sakakita?
The median home value in Sakakita is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.