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Shikama, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Shikama is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 6,698. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Shikama
Shikama is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the town had an estimated population of 6,723, and a population density of 62 persons per km2 in 20961 households. The total area of the town is 109.28 square kilometres (42.19 sq mi).
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| Population | 6,698 |
| Population Density | 81 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5479°, 140.8570° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Shikama
Shikama is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 6,698. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shikama vs Japan Average
Income: Shikama 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) | 214 |
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 | 2,679 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shikama
Shikama has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 83.0 sq mi (214.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5479°N, 140.8570°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 | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 143 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 100 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 54 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 137 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 96 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 123 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 110 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 112 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 144 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 71 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 23 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 46 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 58 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 93 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 105 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 112 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 126 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 135 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 146 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 157 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 158 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 167 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 177 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Shikama has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Shikama
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加美書道教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 色麻学園色麻小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kami Agriculture High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naruse Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shikama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shikama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Chubachi Museum | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Kurihara City Sanctuary Center Tsukidate Hall (Insectarium) | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Prefecture Izunuma-Uchinuma Sanctuary Center | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Suidō Kinenkan | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| ふるさと陶芸館 切込焼記念館 | ||||
| 一迫埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 墨雪墨絵美術館 | ||||
| 大崎市 竹工芸館 | ||||
| 大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 大衡村ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 山王考古館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館 | ||||
| 感覚ミュージアム | ||||
| 日本こけし館 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 縄文芸術館 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 |
Libraries in Shikama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 中新田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗原市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shikama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 |
Restaurants in Shikama
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shikama
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shikama
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shikama
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shikama
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shikama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai |
Ski Resorts Near Shikama
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shikama
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Shikama
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kami Naruse Post Office | |
| Kitsuke Kani Post Office | |
| Ōjōjihara Post Office | |
| Shikama Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shikama
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| デイサービス華 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| リハビリテーション ことのは | ||
| 和笑の家 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shikama
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amidadō | |
| Kumano Jinja | |
| Kunado Jinja | |
| Ōseiji | |
| Saishōji | |
| Suga Jinja | |
| 伊達神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 大祥寺 | |
| 天性寺 | |
| 小河神社 | |
| 弥勒寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 新八大明神 | |
| 海渡神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 磯良神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 積雲寺 | |
| 西福寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shikama?
Shikama has a population of 6,698 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 83.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shikama 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 Shikama?
Shikama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shikama?
The job market in Shikama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 214 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shikama?
The median home value in Shikama is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.