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Shirakawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Shirakawa is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 59,491. Elevation: 1,060 ft (323 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 59,491 |
| Population Density | 292 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1195°, 140.2621° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Shirakawa
Shirakawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 59,491. The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shirakawa vs Japan Average
Income: Shirakawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,904 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 23,796 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shirakawa
Shirakawa 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1195°N, 140.2621°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 104 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 128 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 117 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 27 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 50 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 56 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 59 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 69 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 71 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 76 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 79 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 86 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 89 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 115 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 145 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Shirakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shirakawa
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立 表郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立 表郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立 白河第五小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立 白河実業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立白河南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立白河旭高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立白河第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立白河第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 白河市立白河中央中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立白川第四小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shirakawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shirakawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ３Ｄメルヘン水族館 | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| エミール ガレ美術館 | ||||
| ダイアナガーデンエンジェル美術館 | ||||
| トリックアート 迷宮?館 | ||||
| トリックアートの館 | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| みちのく諸国郷土民芸館 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 人力車＆昭和レトロ館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 大麻博物館 | ||||
| 戦争博物館 | ||||
| 木の美術館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 相田みつを那須ギャラリー | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 私の美術館 | ||||
| 那須おもちゃ博物館 | ||||
| 那須オルゴール美術館 | ||||
| 那須クラシックカー博物館 | ||||
| 那須ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| 那須テディベアミュージアム | ||||
| 那須とりっくあーとぴあ | ||||
| 那須昆虫ワールド | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 那須町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Shirakawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市図書館みるる | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒磯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shirakawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 黒磯綜合市場 |
Restaurants in Shirakawa
35 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shirakawa
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shirakawa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shirakawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shirakawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shirakawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shirakawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shirakawa
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shirakawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shirakawa
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shirakawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shirakawa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goka Post Office | |
| Koseki Post Office | |
| Kutano Post Office | |
| Omotego Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Nakamachi Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Sakuramachi Post Office | |
| Shirasaka Post Office | |
| 白河根田簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shirakawa
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Blessed Virgin Assumption Temple | |
| 南湖神社 | |
| 白河神社 | |
| 白河神社参集殿 | |
| 白河神社社務所 | |
| 観音寺 | |
| 鹿嶋神社 |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Shirakawa
1 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in Japan
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shirakawa
What is the population of Shirakawa?
Shirakawa has a population of 59,491 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shirakawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 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 Shirakawa?
Shirakawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shirakawa?
The job market in Shirakawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,904 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shirakawa?
The median home value in Shirakawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.