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Setamai, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Setamai is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 5,045. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 5,045 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1333°, 141.5833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.3 inches (1,380 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Setamai
Setamai is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 5,045. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Setamai vs Japan Average
Income: Setamai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 161 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,018 |
Property Tax
Climate in Setamai
Setamai 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 1492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 146.9 sq mi (380.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1333°N, 141.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 116 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 79 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 62 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 141 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 128 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 117 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 134 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 112 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 115 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 135 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 142 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 69 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 95 km |
| 2011 | OFF SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 71 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 86 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 94 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 97 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 111 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 116 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 132 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 148 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 164 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 180 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 183 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Setamai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Setamai
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 住田町立有住小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 住田町立有住中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立住田高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 住田町立世田米中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Setamai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Setamai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dokidoki Pottery Museum | ||||
| Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum | ||||
| Tono Castle Shitamachi Museum | ||||
| Tono Folktale Museum | ||||
| Tono Municipal Museum | ||||
| シャークミュージアム | ||||
| 住田町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 千厩酒のくら交流施設 | ||||
| 命のらせん階段 | ||||
| 栗橋ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 気仙大工左官伝承館 | ||||
| 詩人 梶原しげよギャラリー | ||||
| 陸前高田市立博物館 | ||||
| 鹿折金山資料館 |
Libraries in Setamai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesennuma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 遠野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 陸前高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Setamai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Fish Market | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼魚市場 |
Train Stations in Setamai
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Setamai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tide |
Ski Resorts Near Setamai
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Setamai
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Setamai
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kamiarisu Post Office | |
| Omata Post Office | |
| Shimoarisu Post Office | |
| Sumita Post Office |
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What is the population of Setamai?
Setamai has a population of 5,045 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 146.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Setamai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Setamai?
Setamai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Setamai?
The job market in Setamai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 161 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Setamai?
The median home value in Setamai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.