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Shimo-ichigi, Japan

Mie · Japan

Shimo-ichigi is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 8,079. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
8,079 Population 48/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,079
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density48/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,200
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units3,232

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days183/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population8,079
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates33.8305°, 136.0515°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,200
Median Age48.8 years

About Shimo-ichigi

Shimo-ichigi is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 8,079. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimo-ichigi has a population of 8,079 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,079
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
167.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shimo-ichigi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shimo-ichigi is $32,200, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 259 business establishments.

Income: Shimo-ichigi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,200
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)259

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shimo-ichigi is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,232 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units3,232

Property Tax

Climate in Shimo-ichigi

Shimo-ichigi has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3772 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.4° 129.6
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 2.1° / 12.4° 107.1
Mar 10.1°C / 50°F 5° / 15.2° 227.8
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.9° / 19.6° 260.1
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.2° 391.4
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 18.7° / 25.7° 407.6
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.8° 401.8
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31° 425.9
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.6° / 27.8° 700.5
Oct 19°C / 66°F 14.8° / 23.3° 413.0
Nov 13.9°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.7° 206.6
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 3.9° / 13.7° 100.8
Shimo-ichigi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area167.0 sq mi (432.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates33.8305°N, 136.0515°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

634 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

Sep 5, 2004 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M7.4 119 km
Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 100 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 127 km
Sep 6, 2004 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.6 129 km
Sep 5, 2004 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.5 120 km
Jul 27, 2019 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.3 139 km
Sep 8, 2004 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.1 131 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 101 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 59 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 145 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 38 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 13 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 128 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 95 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 63 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 117 km
Feb 22, 2005 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 125 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 95 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 108 km
Oct 18, 1996 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 241 km
2023 Lan Category 2 36 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 266 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 191 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 118 km
2018 Trami Category 1 51 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 135 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 122 km
2017 Lan Category 2 117 km
2017 Noru Category 1 90 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 263 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 187 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 60 km
2014 Halong Category 1 272 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 280 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 174 km
2011 Roke Category 4 70 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 137 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 236 km
2009 Melor Category 1 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 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 3,000 127 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 136 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 99 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 141 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m — 135 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 80 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m — 34 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m — 104 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m — 79 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m — 44 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m — 60 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m — 116 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 143 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 119 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 100 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m — 91 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 124 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake — — 96 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 90 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 8.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Driest

Shimo-ichigi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Shimo-ichigi

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立尾呂志学園中学校 — — — —
町立尾呂志学園小学校 — — — —
町立御浜小学校 — — — —
町立神志山小学校 — — — —
町立阿田和中学校 — — — —
町立阿田和小学校 — — — —
県立紀南高等学校 — — — —
市立金山小学校 — — — —
町立御浜中学校 — — — —
東紀州くろしお学園 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Shimo-ichigi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shimo-ichigi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Taiji Whale Museum
Treasure Hall
中上健次資料収集室
佐藤春夫記念館
天文科学館
太地町立石垣記念館
宇久井ビジターセンター
尾鷲市立中央公民館郷土室
新宮市立歴史民俗資料館
東紀州まちかど博物館
熊野市歴史民俗資料館
熊野市紀和鉱山資料館
熊野神宝館
紀宝町ふるさと歴史館
西村記念館

Libraries in Shimo-ichigi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
尾鷲市立図書館0.0
新宮市立図書館0.0
新宮市立図書館0.0
熊野市立図書館0.0
紀宝町立鵜殿図書館0.0
那智勝浦町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shimo-ichigi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
九鬼漁業協同組合魚市場
浜峰ひもの店　浜街道店
紀北青果市場

Hotels in Shimo-ichigi

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harusame
御浜荘

Restaurants in Shimo-ichigi

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koishi-tei
うお福
オレンジ中華飯店
お食事処 いわもと
ラーメン武蔵
れもん
ろまん亭
中華一番
味工房 泰門
海宝
焼肉ひろや
鯱

Cafes in Shimo-ichigi

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

テイクファイブ
ひょうたん島
ポパイ

Train Stations in Shimo-ichigi

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atawa
Kii-Ichigi
Koshiyama
湯ノ口温泉
瀞流荘

Gas Stations in Shimo-ichigi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

セルフィックス熊野SS
熊野の杜

Airports Near Shimo-ichigi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport
JGSDF Akeno Airfield—Small Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Shimo-ichigi

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Atawa Post Office
Ichiki Post Office
Iruka Post Office
Mihama Koshiyama Post Office
Nishiyama Post Office
Oroshi Post Office

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 Shimo-ichigi

What is the population of Shimo-ichigi?

Shimo-ichigi has a population of 8,079 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shimo-ichigi 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 Shimo-ichigi?

Shimo-ichigi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in Shimo-ichigi?

The job market in Shimo-ichigi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 259 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shimo-ichigi?

The median home value in Shimo-ichigi is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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