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Shikokuchūō, Japan

Ehime · Japan

Shikokuchūō is a mid-size city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 82,754. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
82,754 Population 362/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 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
$28,200 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

Population82,754
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density362/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units33,102

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population82,754
Population Density362 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates33.9754°, 133.5490°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceEhime
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation78.7 inches (2,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age50.6 years

About Shikokuchūō

Shikokuchūō is a mid-size city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 82,754. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shikokuchūō has a population of 82,754 with a density of 362 people per square mile, spread across 228.4 square miles. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

82,754
Total Population
362
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
228.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shikokuchūō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shikokuchūō is $28,200, 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 17 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Income: Shikokuchūō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare6
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shikokuchūō 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 33,102 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 Units33,102

Property Tax

Climate in Shikokuchūō

Shikokuchūō has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1957 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F -2.9° / 14° 55.0
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.6° / 15.7° 75.1
Mar 8.7°C / 48°F -1.1° / 19.9° 137.0
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 1.7° / 23° 177.1
May 17.3°C / 63°F 7.1° / 26.4° 223.4
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 28.9° 267.2
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 19.5° / 31.4° 290.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.2° 279.2
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 15.7° / 30.6° 190.9
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 8.8° / 26.2° 128.1
Nov 12°C / 54°F 3° / 22.2° 94.1
Dec 5.7°C / 42°F -1.7° / 16.1° 39.6
Shikokuchūō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area228.4 sq mi (591.6 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates33.9754°N, 133.5490°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above Japan avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.48"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 95 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 136 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 126 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 138 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 143 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 142 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 122 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 93 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 12 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 141 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 134 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 127 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 146 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 126 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 123 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 105 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 94 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 126 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 139 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 201 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 276 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 283 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 99 km
2018 Trami Category 1 117 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 102 km
2017 Noru Category 1 92 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 131 km
2015 Goni Category 3 270 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 129 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 203 km
2014 Halong Category 1 111 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 198 km
2011 Roke Category 4 239 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 87 km
2009 Melor Category 1 238 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 172 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 208 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 158 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 144 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 55 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 155 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 7.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 8.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 11.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 10.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest

Shikokuchūō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Shikokuchūō

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
今治養護学校太陽の家分校
市立妻鳥小学校
市立寒川小学校
市立小富士小学校
市立長津小学校
県立土居高等学校
四国中央医療福祉総合学院
市立新宮小中学校
市立三島西中学校
市立中之庄小学校
市立三島小学校
愛媛県立三島高等学校
中曽根小学校
市立三島東中学校
市立松柏小学校
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Radio Stations near Shikokuchūō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shikokuchūō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum
Kaminomachi Papercity Museum
Lapis Oboke Museum
かわのえ高原ふるさと館
三豊市詫間町民俗資料館・考古館
乃木館
伊吹島民俗資料館
住友の森エコシステム フォレスターハウス
四国中央市文化財郷土資料収蔵館
大豊町立民俗資料館
平家屋敷民俗資料館
東平歴史資料館
観音寺市ちょうさ会館
豊浜郷土資料館
豊浜郷土資料館

Libraries in Shikokuchūō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
まなべ図書館0.0
みとよこども図書館0.0
三島図書館0.0
三豊市山本町図書館0.0
仁尾町図書館0.0
別子銅山記念図書館 角野分館0.0
四国中央市土居図書館0.0
土佐町立図書館0.0
川之江図書館0.0
観音寺市中央図書館0.0
観音寺市立大野原図書館0.0
観音寺市立豊浜図書館0.0
豊中町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shikokuchūō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Motoyama Sakura Ichi
伊予三島中央青果 地方卸売市場
寒川漁協
観音寺地方卸売市場

Hotels in Shikokuchūō

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Business Hotel Mild
HOTEL AZ 愛媛土居インター店
スーパーホテル四国中央
ホテルグランフォーレ
ホテルリブマックス伊予三島

Restaurants in Shikokuchūō

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
ガスト 伊予三島店
かもめのパスタ
がんば亭三島店
すき家11号四国中央三島店
スシロー四国中央店
たろめ亭三島店
ラーメンショップ 三島店
味源
味蔵
天下一品四国中央店
山口里の店
手打ちうどんロケット
手打ちうどんロケット
炭鳥庵
焼肉たいら
熊福(熊野養鶏)

Cafes in Shikokuchūō

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
あんみつ姫
キナリカフェ+ザッカ
グラブバッグコーヒーストップ

Theatres in Shikokuchūō

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

しこちゅ~ホール
四国中央市朝日文化会館

Dentists in Shikokuchūō

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

さくら歯科クリニック

Train Stations in Shikokuchūō

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akaboshi
Iyo-Doi
Iyo-Mishima
Iyo-Sangawa

Bus Stations in Shikokuchūō

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三島川之江ICバス停

Gas Stations in Shikokuchūō

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA-SS PORT 豊岡
JP #567876599

Banks in Shikokuchūō

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

愛媛銀行三島支店
東予信用金庫

Gyms in Shikokuchūō

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NATURE FITNESS GYM 四国中央市 三島店
メディカルフィットネス P.PTA

Ski Resorts Near Shikokuchūō

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 $0
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 $0
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shikokuchūō

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Kasaoka Air StationSmall Airport
Kohnan AirportSmall Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shikokuchūō

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iyomishima Nakanosho Post Office
Iyomishima Post Office
Iyomishima Sangawa Post Office
Iyomishima Toyooka Post Office
Iyomnishima Asahi Post Office
Iyomnishima Minato Post Office
Kaburasaki Post Office
Kawanoe Mendori Post Office
Kinsha Summary Post Office
Nagatsu Post Office
Shingu Post Office
Tomisato Post Office
中上簡易郵便局
松柏簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Shikokuchūō

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ピッパラ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shikokuchūō

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bekkaku13 Sen-ryu-ji
Sankaku-ji
Sanko-jinja Shrine
三島神社
今宮神社
厳島神社
善法寺
新長谷寺
村山神社
水波権現
瀧神社
石戸八幡神社
豊受神社奥社
金刀比羅神社(お台場跡)

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Shikokuchūō

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 11
Parks 35
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇯🇵 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 Shikokuchūō

What is the population of Shikokuchūō?

Shikokuchūō has a population of 82,754 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 228.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shikokuchūō expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 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 Shikokuchūō?

Shikokuchūō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shikokuchūō?

The job market in Shikokuchūō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Shikokuchūō?

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

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