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Sayō, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Sayō is a small city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 15,863. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
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| Population | 15,863 |
| Population Density | 134 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0027°, 134.3590° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.6 inches (1,615 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.4 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Sayō
Sayō is a small city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 15,863. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sayō vs Japan Average
Income: Sayō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 508 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,345 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sayō
Sayō 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0027°N, 134.3590°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 95 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 85 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 79 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 159 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Sayō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Sayō
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立上月中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立佐用小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立佐用高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Sayo Municipal Sayo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上月小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐用町立三日月中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三日月小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐用町立三日月中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立土万小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐用町立利神小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西はりま特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立三土中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立江川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立徳久小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立幕山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三河小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sayō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sayō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| biotope | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF SEA POAT | ||||
| Nagi Vicarya Museum | ||||
| いきいき交流ふるさと館 | ||||
| うすくち龍野醤油資料館 | ||||
| こどもサイエンスひろば | ||||
| そうめんの里 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| たつの市立龍野歴史文化資料館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| 上郡町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 佐用町立平福郷土館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 兵庫県昆虫館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立大学西はりま天文台 | ||||
| 兵庫県立西はりま天文台公園 | ||||
| 勝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町田原井堰資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 山崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旧中国銀行林野支店 | ||||
| 昭和館 | ||||
| 有年考古館 | ||||
| 武蔵資料館 | ||||
| 現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館 | ||||
| 相生市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 矢野勘治記念館 | ||||
| 興濱歴史資料館 | ||||
| 赤松の郷 昆虫文化館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 閑谷学校資料館 | ||||
| 霞城館 |
Libraries in Sayō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tatsuno Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立新宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐用町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館網干分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宍粟市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立勝北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相生市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立作東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立英田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤穂市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sayō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansaimura | |||||
| とれとれ市場 |
Hotels in Sayō
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sayō
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sayō
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sayō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sayō
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sayō
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sayō
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sayō
5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sayō
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sayō
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sayō
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ekawa Post Office | |
| Higashimikazuki Post Office | |
| Hirafuku Post Office | |
| Kozuki Post Office | |
| Kuzaki Post Office | |
| Makuyama Post Office | |
| Mikawa Post Office | |
| Mikazuki Post Office | |
| Nakayasu Post Office | |
| Nanko Post Office | |
| Nishitokusa Post Office | |
| Sayo Post Office | |
| Suehiro Post Office | |
| Yamasaki Hijima Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Sayō
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| オアシス |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sayō
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 佐用チャペル | |
| 岩間山最明寺 | |
| 常徳寺 | |
| 最明寺 | |
| 法覚寺 | |
| 高蔵寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sayō
What is the population of Sayō?
Sayō has a population of 15,863 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 118.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sayō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sayō?
Sayō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.6 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sayō?
The job market in Sayō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 508 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sayō?
The median home value in Sayō is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.