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Sannohe, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Sannohe is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 9,082. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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A Great
9,082 Population 98/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,082
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density98/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units3,633

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population9,082
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates40.3731°, 141.2572°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,190 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Sannohe

Sannohe is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 9,082. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sannohe has a population of 9,082 with a density of 98 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,082
Total Population
98
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
93.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sannohe vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sannohe is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 291 business establishments.

Income: Sannohe vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)291

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sannohe is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,633 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,633

Property Tax

Climate in Sannohe

Sannohe 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 985 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 2.5° 48.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 2.7° 35.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 6.4° 43.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 13.7° 75.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / 18.1° 84.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 19.8° 96.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 23.7° 133.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 26.9° 118.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22.6° 153.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 17.6° 84.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 10.6° 56.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 5.1° 54.6
Sannohe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.2 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates40.3731°N, 141.2572°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Japan avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 79 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 66 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 93 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 150 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 130 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 109 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 116 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 128 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 121 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 82 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 125 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 137 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 114 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 122 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 86 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 147 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 111 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 95 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 45 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 246 km
2002 Higos Category 1 19 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 194 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 37 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 79 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 144 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 122 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 127 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m 141 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 104 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m 106 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 64 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 92 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 139 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 106 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 150 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 92 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m 139 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m 106 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 75 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake 73 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake 126 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 147 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 35 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 45 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 58 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 62 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 62 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 78 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 87 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 101 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 138 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 159 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 162 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 175 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 188 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Sannohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Sannohe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
三戸町立斗川小学校
Sannohe High School
小中一貫三戸学園 三戸小学校・三戸中学校
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Radio Stations near Sannohe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sannohe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum
Hachinohe City Museum
Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi"
Korekawa Archaeological Institution
Nitobe Memorial Museum
Sannohe Town History Museum
Towada Art Center
Vanfu Museum of Art
おいらせ阿光坊古墳館
キリストの里伝承館
ごのへ郷土館
ツカハラミュージアム
三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館
八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム
八戸市美術館
六戸町郷土資料館
南郷歴史民俗資料館
大山将棋記念館
御所野縄文博物館
新渡戸記念館
是川縄文館分館
櫛引八幡宮 国宝館
洗心美術館
称徳館
羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家

Libraries in Sannohe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
おいらせ町町立図書館0.0
三戸町立図書館0.0
二戸市立図書館0.0
五戸町図書館0.0
八戸工業高等専門学校図書館0.0
八戸市図書情報センター0.0
八戸市図書情報センター0.0
八戸市立南郷図書館0.0
八戸市立図書館0.0
十和田市民図書館0.0
田子町立図書館0.0
軽米町図書館0.0

Restaurants in Sannohe

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

だいこくどー 三戸店
とっくり
とりQ
にんにく専門 だるま食堂
みうら
桜蘭
正寿司
白山割烹
福寿

Cafes in Sannohe

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

プロムナード
土筆
高杉菓子店

Castles in Sannohe

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館

Clinics in Sannohe

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

勝山小児科医院
田島医院

Dentists in Sannohe

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

さとうデンタルクリニック

Train Stations in Sannohe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metoki

Bus Stations in Sannohe

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

南部バス 三戸営業所

Banks in Sannohe

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aomori Bank
みちのく銀行 三戸支店
青森県信用組合 三戸支店

Stadiums & Teams in Sannohe

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Ski Resorts Near Sannohe

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
夜越山スキー場 0.0 $0
Makado Onsen 0.0 $0
Moya Hills 0.0 $0
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 $0
Soyumura 229 Ski Land 0.0 $0
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 0.0 $0
Tazawako Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Appi Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Akita Hachimantai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area 0.0 $0
Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are 0.0 $0
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwate Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shizukuishi Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sannohe

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Arakawa AirstripSmall Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sannohe

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kawamorita Summary Post Office
Sannohe Post Office
Togawa Summary Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sannohe

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sannohe Daijingu
悟真寺
法泉寺
糠部神社
観福寺
長栄寺
門住稲荷神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sannohe

What is the population of Sannohe?

Sannohe has a population of 9,082 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sannohe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Sannohe?

Sannohe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sannohe?

Sannohe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 291 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sannohe?

The median home value in Sannohe is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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