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Shimokizukuri, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Shimokizukuri is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 18,907. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 18,907 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8161°, 140.3754° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.4 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Shimokizukuri
Shimokizukuri is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 18,907. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimokizukuri vs Japan Average
Income: Shimokizukuri 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) | 605 |
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 | 7,563 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimokizukuri
Shimokizukuri has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 248.9 sq mi (644.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8161°N, 140.3754°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 113 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 114 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 142 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 36 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 109 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 110 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 136 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 130 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 29 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 19 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 46 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 55 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 81 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 100 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 104 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 111 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 114 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 120 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 123 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 128 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 141 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 193 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 196 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in |
Shimokizukuri has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.1").
Schools in Shimokizukuri
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立木造中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つがる市立向陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つがる市立瑞穂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立森田養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つがる市立稲垣中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つがる市立稲垣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つがる市立穂波小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimokizukuri
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimokizukuri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan) | ||||
| Tsugaru Shamisen Hall | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 板柳町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 田舎館村博物館 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 |
Libraries in Shimokizukuri
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimokizukuri
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Hotels in Shimokizukuri
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimokizukuri
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimokizukuri
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimokizukuri
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shimokizukuri
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shimokizukuri
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shimokizukuri
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 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 Shimokizukuri
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimokizukuri
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dekishima Summary Post Office | |
| Dogizaka Summary Post Office | |
| Fukihara Summary Post Office | |
| Fukuhara Summary Post Office | |
| Idenosato Summary Post Office | |
| Inagaki Post Office | |
| Kizukuri Post Office | |
| Komozuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Koshimizu Post Office | |
| Miyoshi Post Office | |
| Morita Post Office | |
| Shussei Post Office | |
| Tateishi Summary Post Office | |
| Tateoka Post Office | |
| Tsukimino Summary Post Office | |
| 千年簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimokizukuri
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡宮 | |
| 大神宮 | |
| 実相寺 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 闇龗神社 | |
| 雷電宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shimokizukuri
What is the population of Shimokizukuri?
Shimokizukuri has a population of 18,907 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 248.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimokizukuri 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 Shimokizukuri?
Shimokizukuri has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimokizukuri?
Shimokizukuri has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 605 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimokizukuri?
The median home value in Shimokizukuri is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.