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Shichijō, Japan

Tokushima · Japan

Shichijō is a small city in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 11,384. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
11,384 Population 574/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
65.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,400 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,384
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density574/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units4,554

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain65.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population11,384
Population Density574 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates34.1195°, 134.4056°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTokushima
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation65.9 inches (1,675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,400
Median Age51.0 years

About Shichijō

Shichijō is a small city in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 11,384. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shichijō has a population of 11,384 with a density of 574 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,384
Total Population
574
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
19.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shichijō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shichijō is $28,400, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 364 business establishments.

Income: Shichijō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,400
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)364

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shichijō is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,554 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,554

Property Tax

Climate in Shichijō

Shichijō has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10° 34.5
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 3.3° / 10.9° 57.2
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 6° / 14.3° 89.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.4° 111.9
May 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.9° 144.6
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.7° 198.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.6° 181.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.3° 193.0
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.4° / 28.5° 261.2
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 15.9° / 23.2° 177.1
Nov 14°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.8° 86.7
Dec 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 61.3
Shichijō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density574/sq mi
Coordinates34.1195°N, 134.4056°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
74% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 76 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 48 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 93 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 138 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 144 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 54 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 91 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 117 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 98 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 61 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 69 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 85 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 90 km
Dec 22, 1994 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan M4.9 140 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 93 km
Jul 20, 2010 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan M4.9 105 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 65 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 24 km
Jun 9, 2020 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan M4.8 131 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 128 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 40 km
2018 Trami Category 1 102 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 50 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 251 km
2017 Lan Category 2 270 km
2017 Noru Category 1 58 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 169 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 125 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 155 km
2014 Halong Category 1 161 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 175 km
2011 Roke Category 4 193 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 61 km
2009 Melor Category 1 193 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 154 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 275 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 217 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 296 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 126 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 109 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 133 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 42 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 106 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 44 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 80 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 101 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 101 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 136 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 87 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake 150 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest

Shichijō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Shichijō

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立東光小学校
町立松島小学校
町立板野西小学校
町立神宅小学校
町立高志小学校
上板町立上板中学校
阿波市立御所小学校
阿波市立一条小学校
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Radio Stations near Shichijō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shichijō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aizumi Town History Museum Ai no Yakata
Moraes Museum
NFT鳴門美術館
Oranuto Bridge Floating Promenade Uzu-no-Michi
Ōtsuka Museum of Art
Sanuki City Henro Museum (Ohenro Exchange Salon)
The Naruto German House
Tokushima Castle Museum
Tokushima City Archaeological Museum
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy
さぬき市歴史民俗資料館
さぬき市産業資料館
ネイチャーセンター(徳島県立佐那河内いきものふれあいの里)
上板町立歴史民俗資料館
吉野川市美郷ほたる館
大鳴門橋架橋記念館エディ
天体望遠鏡博物館
平賀源内先生遺品館
彩りの館
徳島市天狗久資料館
徳島県立あすたむらんど子ども科学館
徳島県立博物館
徳島県立文書館
徳島県立近代美術館
徳島県立鳥居記念博物館
徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館
徳島県郷土文化会館阿波木偶資料館
旧恵利家住宅
東かがわ市歴史民俗資料館
松茂町歴史民俗資料館・人形浄瑠璃芝居資料館
神野郷土館
與田寺宝物館
賀川豊彦記念館
郷土館
阿南市立阿波公方・民俗資料館
阿波おどり会館・阿波おどりミュージアム
阿波十郎兵衛屋敷
阿波和三盆糖資料館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波市立土成郷土歴史館
阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Shichijō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
うみの図書館0.0
さぬき市寒川図書館0.0
さぬき市志度図書館0.0
佐那河内村立図書館0.0
勝浦町立図書館0.0
北島町立図書館・創世ホール0.0
吉野川市立山川図書館0.0
吉野川市立川島図書館0.0
吉野川市立鴨島図書館0.0
徳島大学付属図書館0.0
徳島大学付属図書館 蔵本分館0.0
徳島市立図書館0.0
徳島市立図書館0.0
徳島県立図書館0.0
東かがわ市とらまる図書館0.0
松茂町立図書館0.0
板野町文化の館・図書館0.0
生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館0.0
生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館0.0
美馬市立穴吹図書館0.0
羽ノ浦町図書館0.0
阿波市立吉野笠井図書館0.0
阿波市立土成図書館0.0
阿波市立市場図書館0.0
阿波市立阿波図書館0.0
鳴門市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shichijō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ひまわり農産市
みはらしの丘あいさい広場
徳島中央卸売市場
徳島花市場
徳島花市場

Hotels in Shichijō

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Morimotoya
天然温泉・御所の郷
御所社の森

Restaurants in Shichijō

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

お食事処かれいし
とば作 イオンタウン上板店
なるほど
民宿寿食堂
豚太郎

Cafes in Shichijō

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ギャラリー光

Dentists in Shichijō

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

医療法人 福島歯科医院

Gas Stations in Shichijō

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

(有)野口石油
ENEOS
Idemitsu
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JP #298131160
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JP #298131167
JP #298131171
JP #298132632
小原石油

Golf Courses in Shichijō

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

御所CC

Stadiums & Teams in Shichijō

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Shichijō

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shichijō

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport
Kohnan AirportSmall Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shichijō

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gosho Post Office
Kamiita Post Office
Kan-yake Post Office
Rakan Post Office
Takashi Post Office
Yoshino Post Office
御所郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shichijō

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
04 Dainichiji
05 Jizoji
06 Anrakuji
07 Juraku-ji
08 Kumadani-ji
Bekkaku01 Taizan-ji
一條神社
乳保神社
奥の院 五百羅漢
延寿寺
本堂
王子神社

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 Shichijō

What is the population of Shichijō?

Shichijō has a population of 11,384 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 574 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shichijō expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,400, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Shichijō?

Shichijō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.

How is the job market in Shichijō?

The job market in Shichijō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 364 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shichijō?

The median home value in Shichijō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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