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Sakamoto, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Sakamoto is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 12,046. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Sakamoto
Sakamoto Station is a railway station in the town of Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The original station was severely damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, and was relocated to a new location in December 2016.
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| Population | 12,046 |
| Population Density | 123 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9167°, 140.9000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Sakamoto
Sakamoto is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 12,046. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakamoto vs Japan Average
Income: Sakamoto vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 385 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,818 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakamoto
Sakamoto has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1445 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 98.3 sq mi (254.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9167°N, 140.9000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 136 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 124 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 72 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 142 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 123 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 115 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 118 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 104 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 106 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 64 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 133 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 48 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 61 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 62 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 81 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 92 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 117 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 121 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 129 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 150 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 151 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 175 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 178 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 179 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Sakamoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Sakamoto
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 坂元ゼミナール学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県立山元支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yamashita Daini Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sakamoto Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sakamoto Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yamashita Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yamamoto Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakamoto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakamoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natori City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Sairi Yashiki | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan | ||||
| アートスペース 無可有の郷 | ||||
| しばたの郷土館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 | ||||
| 夢海庵 鈴倭人形美術館 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 受付 | ||||
| 村田町歴史みらい館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 相馬市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Sakamoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新地町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakamoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| セデッテかしま | |||||
| 丘の上のマルシェ | |||||
| 浜の駅松川浦 | |||||
| 相馬双葉漁協 鹿島支所 | |||||
| 相馬総合地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鳥の海ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Sakamoto
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sakamoto
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sakamoto
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sakamoto
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sakamoto
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakamoto
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakamoto
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakamoto
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sakamoto
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sakamoto
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sakamoto
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sakamoto
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakamoto
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakamoto
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Miyagi-Byoin-nai Summary Post Office | |
| Nakahama Summary Post Office | |
| Sakamoto Post Office | |
| Yamamoto Post Office | |
| Yamashita Higashi Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakamoto
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kinsenji | |
| Meikoin | |
| Sakamoto Jinja | |
| Tokoji | |
| のぞみセンター | |
| 八重垣神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 山神 | |
| 徳本寺 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 正雲寺 | |
| 深山神社 | |
| 當護稲荷神社 | |
| 葉山神社 | |
| 薬師堂 | |
| 青巣稲荷神社 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sakamoto?
Sakamoto has a population of 12,046 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 98.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakamoto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Sakamoto?
Sakamoto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.
How is the job market in Sakamoto?
The job market in Sakamoto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 385 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sakamoto?
The median home value in Sakamoto is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.