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Sakata, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Sakata is a large city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 100,273. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 100,273 |
| Population Density | 431 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9167°, 139.8550° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.8 inches (1,798 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Sakata
Sakata is a large city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 100,273. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakata vs Japan Average
Income: Sakata 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) | 434 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 221 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 21 |
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 | 40,109 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakata
Sakata has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 232.8 sq mi (603.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9167°N, 139.8550°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 61 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 80 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 90 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 135 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 109 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 17 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 45 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 5 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 58 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 10 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 26 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 79 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 81 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 100 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 115 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 124 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 136 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 140 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 143 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 144 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 146 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 148 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 166 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 197 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.9 in |
Sakata has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and May the driest (3.9").
Schools in Sakata
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形県酒田市立宮野浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立松原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立酒田東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立琢成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立西荒瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立松陵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立第六中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立第四中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県私立酒田南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立鳥海小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立泉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立酒田西高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立若浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若浜保育園 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立亀ヶ崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立浜田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立十坂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| アスプコンピュータスクール | — | — | — | — |
| 庄内職業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立酒田西高等学校 定時制 | — | — | — | — |
| 和順館高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青陽学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立富士見小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立酒田南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田調理師専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立酒田光陵高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立酒田看護専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田クイーンダンススクール | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abumiya | ||||
| Chido Museum | ||||
| Dewa Sanzan History Museum | ||||
| Higashitagawa Cultural Center | ||||
| Homma Museum | ||||
| Ideha Cultural Museum | ||||
| Ken Domon Museum of Photography | ||||
| Naito Shuin Memorial Museum of Watercolors | ||||
| Old Higashitagawa District Office | ||||
| Sakata City Museum of Art | ||||
| Sanno Club | ||||
| Somaro | ||||
| アマゾン資料館 | ||||
| 大宝館 | ||||
| 寶物殿 | ||||
| 旧白幡邸 | ||||
| 本間家旧本邸別館 | ||||
| 本間家本邸 | ||||
| 横綱柏戸記念館 | ||||
| 海洋センター | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 石井梅蔵記念館 | ||||
| 蔵探訪館 | ||||
| 遊佐町歴史民俗学習館（旧菅里小学校） | ||||
| 酒田市立資料館 | ||||
| 鶴岡市立藤沢周平記念館 |
Libraries in Sakata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chido Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fujishima Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shonai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library Haguro Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 光丘文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北公益文科大学 大学本部棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田マンガ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田市総合文化センター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あじまん | |||||
| 庄内青果市場 |
Hotels in Sakata
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sakata
278 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sakata
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sakata
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sakata
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sakata
23 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakata
39 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sakata
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakata
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sakata
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakata
34 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sakata
28 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sakata
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sakata
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sakata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sakata
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakata
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakata
26 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higashihirata Post Office | |
| Jurizuka Summary Post Office | |
| Kitahirata Post Office | |
| Miyanoura Post Office | |
| Nakahirata Post Office | |
| Nishiarase Post Office | |
| Ryoubashidori Summary Post Office | |
| Sakata Aioicho Post Office | |
| Sakata Ekimae Post Office | |
| Sakata Higashiizumicho Post Office | |
| Sakata Higashiomachi Post Office | |
| Sakata Hikarigaoka Post Office | |
| Sakata Honcho Post Office | |
| Sakata Kamegasaki Post Office | |
| Sakata Kitashimbashi Post Office | |
| Sakata Kotobukicho Post Office | |
| Sakata Matsubara Post Office | |
| Sakata Minato Post Office | |
| Sakata Post Office | |
| Sakata Sankyomachi Post Office | |
| Sakata Takasago Post Office | |
| Ueda Post Office | |
| YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD. Sakata-Hikarigaoka Center | |
| Yamato Transport Sakata Omiya Center | |
| 酒田千日町郵便局 | |
| 酒田日吉町郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakata
143 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hie Shrine | |
| Jichi-in | |
| Juo Do | |
| Kaian-ji Temple | |
| Myoho-ji | |
| SAKATA CHURCH | |
| Shotoku-ji Temple | |
| 七曲山開運稲荷神社 | |
| 七門稲荷神社 | |
| 三上神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三居稲荷神社 | |
| 三社宮 | |
| 下日枝神社エリア | |
| 下日枝神社本堂 | |
| 亀ヶ崎八幡神社 | |
| 伊勢両宮社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 元米稲荷神社 | |
| 光丘神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Sakata
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sakata
What is the population of Sakata?
Sakata has a population of 100,273 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 232.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakata 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 Sakata?
Sakata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sakata?
The job market in Sakata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 434 business establishments in the area, including 221 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sakata?
The median home value in Sakata is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.