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Semboku, Japan
Akita · Japan
Semboku is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 25,857. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Semboku
Semboku is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 24,045 in 10,398 households, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,093.56 square kilometers (422 sq mi).
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| Population | 25,857 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7093°, 140.7465° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.6 inches (1,564 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.3 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Semboku
Semboku is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 25,857. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Semboku vs Japan Average
Income: Semboku vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,343 |
Property Tax
Climate in Semboku
Semboku has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 446.0 sq mi (1,155.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7093°N, 140.7465°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 76 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 144 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 115 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 75 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 100 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 138 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 121 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 133 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 65 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 7 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 27 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 28 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 29 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 83 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 90 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 91 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 91 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 106 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 109 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 112 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 176 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in |
Semboku has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.5").
Radio Stations near Semboku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Semboku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Archaeological Center | ||||
| Hirahuku Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| 仙北市役所 西木山の幸資料館 | ||||
| 佐竹歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 史料館たてつ | ||||
| 大村美術館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 思い出の潟分校(旧田沢湖町立生保内小学校潟分校) | ||||
| 新潮社記念文学館 | ||||
| 松尾鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 田沢湖クニマス未来館 | ||||
| 紙風船館 | ||||
| 角館樺細工伝承館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 餅の館 |
Libraries in Semboku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 学習資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雫石町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Semboku
34 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Semboku
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Semboku
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Semboku
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Semboku
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Semboku
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Semboku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヘリオス酒造 沢内醸造所 |
Ski Resorts Near Semboku
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Semboku
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Semboku
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hinokinai Post Office | |
| Tazawa Post Office | |
| Tazawako Kogen Summary Post Office | |
| Tazawako Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Semboku
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gozanoishi Shrine | |
| Kansagu | |
| 大蔵観音堂 | |
| 山神大神社 | |
| 幸福の科学 | |
| 廃神社(道路なし) | |
| 掛樋神社 | |
| 浮木神社 | |
| 浮木神社跡 石祠 | |
| 生保内神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 蛭児堂神社 | |
| 辰子姫明神 | |
| 馬頭観音堂 |
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What is the population of Semboku?
Semboku has a population of 25,857 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 446.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Semboku expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Semboku?
Semboku has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Semboku?
The job market in Semboku is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 827 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Semboku?
The median home value in Semboku is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.