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Seki, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Seki is a small town in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 1,262. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,262 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9901°, 140.4476° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.4 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Seki
Seki is a small town in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 1,262. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Seki vs Japan Average
Income: Seki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 505 |
Property Tax
Climate in Seki
Seki 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 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9901°N, 140.4476°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 115 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 147 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 122 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 106 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 131 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 126 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 144 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 140 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 141 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 104 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 112 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 137 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 143 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 116 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 17 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 34 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 41 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 54 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 86 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 99 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 105 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 112 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 128 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 135 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 154 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 157 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 160 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 163 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Seki has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Seki
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shichikashuku Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Prefecture Shiroishi High School Shichikasyuku School | - | - | - | - |
| Nishiyama Gakuin High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shichikasyuku Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Seki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Seki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aone Yōkan | ||||
| Fukushima City Museum of Photography | ||||
| Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Kokeshi Museum | ||||
| Motoazobu gallery | ||||
| Musee Maenaka | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Shinobuyama Guide Centre | ||||
| ギャラリー梟 | ||||
| 七ヶ宿町水と歴史の館 | ||||
| 上山城 | ||||
| 古関裕而記念館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 弥次郎こけし村 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 旧堀切邸 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 蟹仙洞 | ||||
| 風土記の丘考古資料館 | ||||
| 高松和紙民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Seki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 上山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Seki
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Seki
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Seki
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Seki
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Seki
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Seki
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Seki
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Seki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Brewery | ||||
| Zao Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Seki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Seki
37 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 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 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Seki
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | 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 |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Seki
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Moniwa Post Office | |
| Shichigashuku Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Seki
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mutsumi Neurology and Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Sakuma clinic | ||
| やぎうちクリニック | ||
| 八子リウマチ・内科・整形外科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Seki
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 休憩所 | |
| 正一位川坂稲荷神社 | |
| 水分神社 鳥居 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 管理センター・礼拝堂 | |
| 追見神社 | |
| 関の地蔵 | |
| 関泉寺 | |
| 飛不動尊 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Seki
What is the population of Seki?
Seki has a population of 1,262 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Seki 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 Seki?
Seki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Seki?
The job market in Seki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Seki?
The median home value in Seki is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.