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Sano, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Sano is a large city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 117,669. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 117,669 |
| Population Density | 856 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3167°, 139.5833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Sano
Sano is a large city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 117,669. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sano vs Japan Average
Income: Sano vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 45 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 47,068 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sano
Sano 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 1234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 137.5 sq mi (356.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3167°N, 139.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 136 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 136 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 128 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 77 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 129 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 51 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 54 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 68 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 76 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 96 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 100 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 116 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 125 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 131 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in |
Sano has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Sano
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 栃木県立佐野高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立吾妻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立旗川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県南産業技術専門校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立犬伏小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立植野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野清澄高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Iwafune Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立城東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 足利市立富田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立城北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立小野寺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立犬伏東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立岩舟小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立 佐野東高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立 佐野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立 天明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐野市立 西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 足利市立富田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sano
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiba Prefecture Sekiyado Castle Museum | ||||
| Kurita Art Museum | ||||
| Mibumachi Toy Museum | ||||
| Saitama Aquarium | ||||
| Satoe Memorial 21st Century Art Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Festival Car Museum | ||||
| うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館 | ||||
| スーパーカー博物館 | ||||
| とちぎ歌麿館 | ||||
| ふしぎの船 | ||||
| ほたるの館学習館 | ||||
| まちかど美術館 | ||||
| まちかど美術館 | ||||
| まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿 | ||||
| 下野国庁跡資料館 | ||||
| 久喜市立鷲宮郷土資料館 | ||||
| 井田記念館 | ||||
| 井田記念館 | ||||
| 人間国宝田村耕一陶芸館 | ||||
| 佐野市役所葛生伝承館 | ||||
| 佐野市立吉澤記念美術館 | ||||
| 佐野市葛生化石館 | ||||
| 佐野市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 加須市大越昆虫館 | ||||
| 加須未来館 | ||||
| 古河文学館 | ||||
| 古河歴史博物館 | ||||
| 向井千秋記念子ども科学館 | ||||
| 国史跡 摩利支天塚・琵琶塚古墳資料館 | ||||
| 坂田医院旧診療所 | ||||
| 坂田医院旧診療所 | ||||
| 埼玉県環境科学国際センター展示館 | ||||
| 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館 | ||||
| 壬生町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大川美術館 | ||||
| 大日山美術館 | ||||
| 大泉町文化むら文化財展示室 | ||||
| 大泉町文化むら文化財展示室 | ||||
| 太田市民会館 | ||||
| 太田市民会館 | ||||
| 太田市立大隈俊平美術館 | ||||
| 太田市立大隈俊平美術館 | ||||
| 妻沼展示館 | ||||
| 妻沼展示館 | ||||
| 富弘美術館 | ||||
| 将軍山古墳展示館 | ||||
| 小山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小山市立博物館 | ||||
| 岩下の新生姜ミュージアム | ||||
| 川里郷土資料館 | ||||
| 日本航空館 | ||||
| 曙ブレーキ工業ブレーキ博物館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら郷土資料館 白石家 戸長屋敷 | ||||
| 栃木県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 栃木県立しもつけ風土記の丘資料館 | ||||
| 桐生歴史文化資料館 | ||||
| 桐生自動車博物館 | ||||
| 桐生自動車博物館 | ||||
| 正田記念館 | ||||
| 涌井ミュージアム | ||||
| 熊谷市立図書館美術・郷土資料展示室 | ||||
| 田中正造記念館 | ||||
| 田山花袋記念文学館 | ||||
| 童謡ふるさと館 | ||||
| 篆刻美術館 | ||||
| 粟野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 織物参考館“紫” | ||||
| 群馬県立館林美術館 | ||||
| 草雲美術館 | ||||
| 草雲美術館 | ||||
| 葛生伝承館 | ||||
| 藤岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 行田市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 行田市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 製粉ミュージアム | ||||
| 足利市ふるさと学習・資料館 | ||||
| 足利市立美術館 | ||||
| 足利市立美術館 | ||||
| 足袋とくらしの博物館 | ||||
| 足袋蔵まちづくりミュージアム | ||||
| 車屋美術館 | ||||
| 郷土資料保存田沼館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 野田市鈴木貫太郎記念館 | ||||
| 長島記念館 | ||||
| 風と光のミニミニ博物館 | ||||
| 風と光のミニミニ博物館 | ||||
| 館林市立資料館 | ||||
| 館林市第二資料館 | ||||
| 高山彦九郎記念館 | ||||
| 高山彦九郎記念館 | ||||
| 鷹見泉石記念館 |
Libraries in Sano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oizumicho Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| めぬま館お休み処 | 0.0 | |||||
| めぬま館お休み処 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久喜市立鷲宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野市田沼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加須市立加須図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加須市立北川辺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加須市立童謡のふる里おおとね図書館ノイエ | 0.0 | |||||
| 加須市立騎西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千代田町立山屋記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 古河市三和図書館資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館・情報メディアセンター | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館・情報メディアセンター | 0.0 | |||||
| 埼玉県立熊谷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 埼玉県立熊谷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壬生町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市立図書館中島こども分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市立図書館中島こども分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太田市美術館・図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 妻沼町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 妻沼町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 妻沼町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山市立文化文化センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 幸手市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 幸手市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 明和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市大平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市藤岡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊谷市立江南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊谷市立江南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 県立足利図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 県立足利図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 総合情報メディアセンター／理工学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 総合情報メディアセンター／理工学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽生市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 邑楽町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野木町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴻巣市立吹上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴻巣市立吹上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴻巣市立川里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館粟野館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （株）東京木材相互市場 相互吹上市場 | |||||
| AOKI | |||||
| Tochigi Kennan Public Market | |||||
| さのまるの家 | |||||
| やまや | |||||
| 洋服の青山 | |||||
| 鈴木荒物雑貨店 | |||||
| 鴻巣花き市場 | |||||
| 鴻巣花き株式会社 | |||||
| 鹿沼さつき祭り |
Hotels in Sano
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sano
45 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sano
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sano
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sano
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sano
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sano
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sano
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sano
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sano
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sano
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sano
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sano
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sano
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sano
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 足利市民体育館 | ||
| 足利市総合運動公園 陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Sano
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sano
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sano
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 佐野吾妻郵便局 | |
| 佐野堀米西郵便局 | |
| 佐野堀米郵便局 | |
| 佐野植上郵便局 | |
| 佐野犬伏郵便局 | |
| 佐野郵便局 | |
| 富田郵便局 | |
| 岩舟新里郵便局 | |
| 岩舟郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sano
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ココロリハビリジム | ||
| 剣持整形デイサービス東本町 | ||
| 剣持整形外科 | ||
| 星野内科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 田口医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sano
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三鴨神社 | |
| 佐野厄除け大師 | |
| 孫太郎神社 | |
| 新町薬師堂 | |
| 日向寺観音堂 | |
| 星宮神社 | |
| 朝日森天満宮 | |
| 浄泉寺 | |
| 浄蓮寺 | |
| 浅間神社 | |
| 観音寺 | |
| 雀宮神社 | |
| 鷲宮神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Sano
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sano
What is the population of Sano?
Sano has a population of 117,669 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 856 people per square mile, spread across 137.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sano expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Sano?
Sano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.
How is the job market in Sano?
The job market in Sano is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area, including 27 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sano?
The median home value in Sano is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.