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Shirasawa, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Shirasawa is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 1,265. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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| Population | 1,265 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5901°, 140.2840° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.6 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Shirasawa
Shirasawa is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 1,265. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shirasawa vs Japan Average
Income: Shirasawa 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) | 40 |
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 | 506 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 202.4 sq mi (524.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5901°N, 140.2840°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 127 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 101 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 40 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 86 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 83 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 113 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 49 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 133 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 8 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 51 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 51 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 80 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 85 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 85 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 102 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 102 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 104 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 128 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 154 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 167 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 167 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in |
Shirasawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Shirasawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西目屋村立西目屋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立東目屋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立東目屋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立常盤野小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shirasawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shirasawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| こどもの森ビジターセンター | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 |
Libraries in Shirasawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 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 Shirasawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Hotels in Shirasawa
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shirasawa
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shirasawa
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shirasawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shirasawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shirasawa
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shirasawa
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 Shirasawa
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dake Summary Post Office | |
| Hyakuzawa Post Office | |
| Icchogi Summary Post Office | |
| Kuniyoshi Post Office | |
| Miya Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shirasawa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwakiyama Shrine | |
| 不動明王 | |
| 多賀神社 | |
| 奥富士出雲神社 | |
| 津軽信政廟所 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 高照神社 | |
| 高照神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shirasawa
What is the population of Shirasawa?
Shirasawa has a population of 1,265 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 202.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shirasawa 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 Shirasawa?
Shirasawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 16.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shirasawa?
Shirasawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shirasawa?
The median home value in Shirasawa is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.