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Shimoyuge, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Shimoyuge is a small town in Okayama, Japan with a population of 4,530. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 4,530 |
| Population Density | 138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9243°, 133.9639° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Shimoyuge
Shimoyuge is a small town in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 4,530. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimoyuge vs Japan Average
Income: Shimoyuge vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 145 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,812 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimoyuge
Shimoyuge has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9243°N, 133.9639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 128 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 70 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 137 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 108 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 125 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Shimoyuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Shimoyuge
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立仁美小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立久米南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立弓削小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神目小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立誕生寺小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立誕生寺支援学校 弓削校地 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立誕生寺支援学校 誕生寺校地 | — | — | — | — |
| Fukuwatari Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimoyuge
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimoyuge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| biotope | ||||
| Bizen City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Bizen City Museum of Art | ||||
| Bizen Osafune Sword Village Bizen Osafune Sword Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Kei Fujiwara Art Museum | ||||
| Manekineko Museum of Art | ||||
| Nagi Vicarya Museum | ||||
| きびの森植物園 天空の王国 | ||||
| だんじり展示館 | ||||
| つやま自然のふしぎ館（津山科学教育博物館） | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| 中島病院旧本館 | ||||
| 作州城東屋敷 | ||||
| 作州民芸館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 加茂川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町田原井堰資料館 | ||||
| 国指定史跡 箕作阮甫旧宅 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 城東むかし町家 | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市環境学習センター「めだかの学校」 | ||||
| 岡崎嘉平太記念館 | ||||
| 御津町郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| 旧中国銀行林野支店 | ||||
| 昭和館 | ||||
| 柵原鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗館 | ||||
| 河野美術館 | ||||
| 津山まなびの鉄道館 | ||||
| 津山土岐家財団記念館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山市久米歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津山弥生の里文化財センター | ||||
| 津山洋学資料館 | ||||
| 津山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館 | ||||
| 総社市まちかど郷土館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 赤磐市山陽郷土資料館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 鏡野郷土博物館 | ||||
| 須恵古代館 | ||||
| 高松城址公園資料館 |
Libraries in Shimoyuge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takebe Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ziba Platform | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなかさろん再々 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久米南町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立佐伯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立御津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立足守図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 最上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立久米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立勝北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山高専図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立英田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立旭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立柵原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立吉井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立熊山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立赤坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡野町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimoyuge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Open‐Air Market | |||||
| Sansaimura | |||||
| 青空市 そよ風 |
Restaurants in Shimoyuge
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimoyuge
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shimoyuge
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shimoyuge
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimoyuge
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimoyuge
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shimoyuge
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shimoyuge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 宮下酒造株式会社 | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Shimoyuge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| JFE Harenokuni Stadium | ||
| 岡山武道館 | ||
| 岡山県野球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Shimoyuge
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shimoyuge
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimoyuge
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kome Post Office | |
| Kose Summary Post Office | |
| Kuromoto Summary Post Office | |
| Nibori Post Office | |
| Tanjoji Post Office | |
| Yanahara Daito Post Office | |
| Yanahara Post Office | |
| Yuge Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shimoyuge
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS WALK | ||
| アートライフあしもり | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| しんしあ訪問看護リハビリステーション | ||
| たくふう庵 | ||
| 高松リハビリテーションセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimoyuge
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buraku-ji Temple | |
| Myofuku-ji Temple | |
| Shiro Shrine | |
| Sugawara Shrine | |
| Yahata Shrine | |
| 山神社 | |
| 明見神社 | |
| 本山寺 | |
| 清水観音堂 | |
| 藤原八幡神社 | |
| 誕生寺 | |
| 高井神社(Takai Shrine) |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shimoyuge?
Shimoyuge has a population of 4,530 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimoyuge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Shimoyuge?
Shimoyuge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.
How is the job market in Shimoyuge?
The job market in Shimoyuge is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 145 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimoyuge?
The median home value in Shimoyuge is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.