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Shichinohe, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Shichinohe is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 14,556. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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| Population | 14,556 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6911°, 141.1547° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.9 inches (1,241 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Shichinohe
Shichinohe is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 14,556. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shichinohe vs Japan Average
Income: Shichinohe vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 466 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,822 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shichinohe
Shichinohe has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1371 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 160.2 sq mi (414.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6911°N, 141.1547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 103 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 138 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 92 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 116 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 75 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 83 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 126 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 122 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 97 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 45 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 143 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 24 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 31 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 65 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 72 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 85 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 88 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 94 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 108 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 124 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 146 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 158 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 175 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Shichinohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.0").
Schools in Shichinohe
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 七戸町立城南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立七戸高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七戸町立七戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七戸町立天間西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七戸町立天間林中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立七戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shichinohe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shichinohe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori | ||||
| Nitobe Memorial Museum | ||||
| Towada Art Center | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| キリストの里伝承館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| 先人記念館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 寺山修司記念館 | ||||
| 平内町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 東北町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 称徳館 | ||||
| 野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鷹山宇一記念美術館 |
Libraries in Shichinohe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十和田市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野辺地町 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shichinohe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 |
Hotels in Shichinohe
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shichinohe
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shichinohe
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shichinohe
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shichinohe
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shichinohe
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shichinohe
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shichinohe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shichinohe
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shichinohe
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shichinohe
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shichinohe Post Office | |
| Temmabayashi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shichinohe
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 七戸神明宮 | |
| 法蓮寺 | |
| 熊野神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shichinohe
What is the population of Shichinohe?
Shichinohe has a population of 14,556 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 160.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shichinohe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Shichinohe?
Shichinohe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shichinohe?
Shichinohe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 466 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shichinohe?
The median home value in Shichinohe is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.