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Satohata, Japan

Miyagi · Japan

Satohata is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 7,813. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,813 Population 193/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,813
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density193/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,200
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$410
Housing Units3,125

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population7,813
Population Density193 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates38.4322°, 141.0219°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$31,200
Median Age47.4 years

About Satohata

Satohata is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 7,813. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Satohata has a population of 7,813 with a density of 193 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,813
Total Population
193
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
40.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Satohata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Satohata is $31,200, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 250 business establishments.

Income: Satohata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,200
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)250

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Satohata is $82,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $410 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,125 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units3,125

Property Tax

Climate in Satohata

Satohata has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.6° 42.6
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.4° 34.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.7° 76.9
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.4° 90.4
May 15.7°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.9° 110.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23° 143.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 20° / 26.2° 178.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.3° 157.8
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 18° / 24.9° 193.1
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 147.1
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.1° 59.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.9° / 8.2° 44.3
Satohata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Japan avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area40.5 sq mi (104.8 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates38.4322°N, 141.0219°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,529 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 119 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 94 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 103 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 52 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 66 km
Jul 19, 2008 107 km E of Namie, Japan M7.0 143 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 55 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 57 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 68 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 102 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 91 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 108 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 97 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 136 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 89 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 86 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 91 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 100 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 81 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 256 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 181 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 73 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 247 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 186 km
2002 Higos Category 1 32 km
2001 Danas Category 1 233 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 111 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 259 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 141 km
1998 Stella Category 1 274 km
1996 Violet Category 1 210 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 280 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 294 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 143 km
1981 Thad Category 1 283 km
1981 Gay Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 18,423 119 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m — 97 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m — 86 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 68 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m — 120 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 124 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 85 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 116 km
1959 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m — 146 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m — 106 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 92 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m — 149 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 94 km
2008 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m — 143 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m — 126 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m — 137 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 99 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m — 104 km
1898 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 87 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 41 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 60 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 62 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 103 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 109 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 112 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 124 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 149 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 158 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 168 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 170 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 172 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in

Satohata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Satohata

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
大郷町立大郷中学校 — — — —
松島町立第五小学校 — — — —
スモリのたのしいおうちづくりの学校 — — — —
Osato Elementary School — — — —
松島町立松島第五小学校 — — — —
Osato Junior High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Satohata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Satohata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
Belgium Orgel Museum
Chubachi Museum
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Hara Asao Kinenkan
Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
Kamei Museum
Kamei Museum
Kanno Museum
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum
Seiryuden Museum
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center
Shiogama Shrine Museum
Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art
TamuTamusha
TamuTamusha
The Miyagi Museum of Art
The Miyagi Museum of Art
Tohoku Historical Museum
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Touhoku University Museum
Touhoku University Museum
えんずのわり資料館
タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室
ディスカバリーセンター
フランク永井 展示室
七ヶ浜 歴史資料館
七ヶ浜町歴史資料館
三居沢電気百年館
三居沢電気百年館
三本木亜炭記念館
中本誠司現代美術館
中本誠司現代美術館
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台市戦災復興記念館
仙台市戦災復興記念館
八幡杜の館
八幡杜の館
利府町郷土資料館
化女沼ダム観光資料館
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
吉野作造記念館
品井沼干拓資料館
墨雪墨絵美術館
多賀城史遊館
多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室
大崎市 竹工芸館
大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター
大崎市松山酒ミュージアム
大衡村ふるさと美術館
天平ろまん館
宮床宝蔵
市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館
平筒沼農村文化自然学習館
感覚ミュージアム
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
松山ふるさと歴史館
松島博物館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
涌谷町立史料館
磯崎郷土資料館
祥雲閣
縄文芸術館
美里町役場 近代文学館
芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館
蒲生なかの郷愁館
長井勝一 漫画美術館
阿部次郎記念館
阿部次郎記念館

Libraries in Satohata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
8Books Sendai0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Engineering Library0.0
Izumi Library0.0
Miyagi Prefectural Library0.0
Schneder Memorial Central Library0.0
Semine Eki Bunko0.0
Sendai Mediatheque0.0
Tagajo City Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Tomiya City Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
中新田図書館0.0
図書館棟0.0
大崎市図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館0.0
東松島市図書館0.0
東松島市立図書館0.0
附属図書館 医学分館0.0
附属図書館 本館0.0

Farmers Markets in Satohata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chuo Wholesale Market
Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market
Shiogama Fish Market
みやぎ総合家畜市場

Restaurants in Satohata

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Izumigahara
Sakamoto Kaikan
Sobaichi
にわか飯店
ひよりホルモン 大郷店
中華菜館煌華
北京
秀寿司
金天庵

Cafes in Satohata

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ナタル

Theatres in Satohata

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大郷町文化会館

Castles in Satohata

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

文覚館跡

Clinics in Satohata

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

杉山内科胃腸科医院

Train Stations in Satohata

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shinainuma

Gas Stations in Satohata

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
Eneos
ENEOS
JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy
Showa Shell

Banks in Satohata

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あさひな農協 大郷支店

Golf Courses in Satohata

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おおさとゴルフ俱楽部
松島国際カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Satohata

TeamLeagueDivision
Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi
Xebio Arena
Yurtec Stadium Sendai
仙台市民球場

Ski Resorts Near Satohata

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
St. Mary 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Uenono Ski Area 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 — — —
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 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 — — —
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Zao Liza World 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Satohata

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base—Medium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip—Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark—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
Semine Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Satohata

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Odaira Summary Post Office
Omatsusawa Post Office
Osato Post Office
Shinainuma Ekimae Post Office

Treatment Centers in Satohata

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Record Book
きたえるーむ仙台鈎取
ケアージュ 山田本町
ケアてらす中埣
デイサービス華
リハニック 塩釜店
和笑の家
日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉
生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢

Churches & Religious Organizations in Satohata

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kamo Jinja
Saikōin
Yatate Jinja
エホバの証人の王国会館
七社神社
三古寺
八幡宮
八幡神社
八幡神社
支倉稲荷神社
東光寺
桂蔵寺
深谷神社
瀧ノ沢不動尊
熊野神社
珠光寺
羽生天神社
観音寺
長禅寺
龍華院

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 Satohata

What is the population of Satohata?

Satohata has a population of 7,813 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 193 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Satohata 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 Satohata?

Satohata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Satohata?

The job market in Satohata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 250 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Satohata?

The median home value in Satohata is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.

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