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Shima, Japan
Mie · Japan
Shima is a mid-size city in Mie, Japan with a population of 47,774. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 47,774 |
| Population Density | 691 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3333°, 136.8333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Mie |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.8 inches (2,153 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,200 |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
About Shima
Shima is a mid-size city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 47,774. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shima vs Japan Average
Income: Shima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,200 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,529 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 19,110 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shima
Shima has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3333°N, 136.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 105 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 93 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 44 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 77 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 61 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 128 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 53 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 130 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Shima has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in Shima
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立船越中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立和具中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立和具小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立水産高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 代々木高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御座小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 神明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 波切小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大王中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立文岡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立志摩高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鵜方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長岡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立越賀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立船越小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立国府小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立立神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立磯部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立磯部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立畔名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立甲賀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東海中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立志島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立弘道小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安乗小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安乗中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinjitsukan | ||||
| Ise netsuke chokoku-kan | ||||
| Isekawasakisyouninkan | ||||
| Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ozaki Gakudou Musium | ||||
| Pearl Museum | ||||
| Saiku Historical Museum | ||||
| Sengū Museum | ||||
| Yamada Magistrate | ||||
| おかげ座 神話の館 | ||||
| お伊勢まいり資料館 | ||||
| マコンデ美術館 | ||||
| 伊勢志摩サミット記念館 サミエール | ||||
| 伊勢現代美術館 | ||||
| 伊良子清白の家 | ||||
| 伊藤小坡美術館 | ||||
| 大王崎灯台ミュージアム | ||||
| 安乗崎灯台資料館 | ||||
| 山口誓子俳句館 | ||||
| 式年遷宮記念神宮美術館 | ||||
| 志摩市立磯部図書館・郷土資料館 | ||||
| 愛洲の館 | ||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | ||||
| 村山龍平記念館 | ||||
| 海の博物館 | ||||
| 海ほおずき | ||||
| 海女資料館 | ||||
| 皇學館大学佐川記念神道博物館 | ||||
| 神宮徴古館・農業館 | ||||
| 金剛證寺宝物館 | ||||
| 門野幾之進記念館 | ||||
| 阿児ライブラリー・志摩市立阿児資料館 | ||||
| 鳥羽みなとまち文学館 |
Libraries in Shima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伊勢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小俣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立志摩図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立磯部図書館・郷土資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神宮文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥羽市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| フレッシュマートやまか |
Hotels in Shima
27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shima
49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shima
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shima
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shima
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shima
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shima
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shima
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shima
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shima
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shima
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shima
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shima
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shima
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shima
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shima
22 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ago Agnori Post Office | |
| Ago Kashikojima Post Office | |
| Ago Ko Post Office | |
| Ago Post Office | |
| Daio Post Office | |
| Funakoshi Post Office | |
| Fuseda Post Office | |
| Goza Post Office | |
| Hamajima Hazako Summary Post Office | |
| Isobe Iihama Summary Post Office | |
| Isobe Post Office | |
| Koga Post Office | |
| Masaki Summary Post Office | |
| Matoya Post Office | |
| Nagaoka Post Office | |
| Sakazaki Summary Post Office | |
| Shima Katada Post Office | |
| Shima Koshika Post Office | |
| Shima Post Office | |
| Tategami Post Office | |
| Watakano Summary Post Office | |
| 大王畔名簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Shima
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 伊勢志摩中央リハビリテーションセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shima
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 佐美長神社 | |
| 宇気比神社 | |
| 宇賀多神社 | |
| 安乗神社 | |
| 日本キリスト教団鵜方教会 | |
| 棲鳳寺 | |
| 浅間神社 | |
| 爪切不動堂 | |
| 皇大神宮別宮伊雜宮 | |
| 石仏 | |
| 磯部神社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 福寿寺 | |
| 立石神社 | |
| 越賀神社 | |
| 隣江寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shima
What is the population of Shima?
Shima has a population of 47,774 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 691 people per square mile, spread across 69.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Shima?
Shima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.8 inches.
How is the job market in Shima?
The job market in Shima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,529 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shima?
The median home value in Shima is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.