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Shitara, Japan
Aichi · Japan
Shitara is a small town in Aichi, Japan with a population of 4,531. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 4,531 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1000°, 137.5667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aichi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.9 inches (2,283 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $37,400 |
| Median Age | 45.8 years |
About Shitara
Shitara is a small town in Japan (Aichi) with a population of 4,531. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shitara vs Japan Average
Income: Shitara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $37,400 |
| 50% 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 | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,812 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1000°N, 137.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 126 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 113 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 130 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 132 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 120 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 56 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 117 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 149 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 71 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 89 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 109 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 112 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 125 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 129 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 133 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 138 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 141 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 164 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 169 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 172 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 174 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Shitara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (2.7").
Schools in Shitara
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 連谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 津具小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 津具中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立連谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立名倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田峯小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立設楽中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立田口高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 調理場 | - | - | - | - |
| 田口高校林業科 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立清嶺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shitara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shitara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Museum Chausuyama | ||||
| Yume Hiraya | ||||
| からくり人形館 | ||||
| ヨコタ博物館 | ||||
| ヨコタ博物館 | ||||
| 串原郷土館 | ||||
| 医王寺民俗資料館 | ||||
| 古橋懐古館 | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 新城市作手歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新城市設楽原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 新城文化会館 | ||||
| 日本大正村資料館 | ||||
| 李登勝美術館 | ||||
| 東栄町立博物館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民芸館 | ||||
| 津具文化資料展示センター | ||||
| 津具民俗資料館 | ||||
| 浜松市立内山真龍資料館 | ||||
| 花まつりの館 | ||||
| 花祭会館 | ||||
| 茶臼山高原の美術館 | ||||
| 西尾実記念館 | ||||
| 観来館 | ||||
| 長篠城址・史跡保存館 | ||||
| 阿南町農村文化伝承センター | ||||
| 鳳来寺山自然科学博物館 | ||||
| 鳳来寺山自然科学博物館 |
Libraries in Shitara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐久間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 設楽町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shitara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAやまびこ振草農産物直売所 | |||||
| いきいき畑直売所 | |||||
| もち松野屋 | |||||
| モミヤマ | |||||
| 奈根直売組合 | |||||
| 山百合荘豊邦直売所 | |||||
| 清崎市場 |
Hotels in Shitara
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shitara
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shitara
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shitara
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shitara
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Shitara
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shitara
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shitara
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shitara
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shitara
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shitara
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shitara
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shitara
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Damine Post Office | |
| Horai Ebi Post Office | |
| Nagura Post Office | |
| Shitara Post Office | |
| Tsugu Post Office | |
| 神田簡易郵便局 | |
| 阿蔵簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shitara
51 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊豆神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 古戸白山神社 | |
| 多宝寺 | |
| 多宝寺 | |
| 大林寺 | |
| 大桑観音 | |
| 大蔵寺 | |
| 大通寺 | |
| 宝泉寺 | |
| 小代厳獄神社 | |
| 小鷹明神 | |
| 小鷹神社 | |
| 山の神様 | |
| 幸秀寺 | |
| 弁財天霊泉 | |
| 御堂山観音 | |
| 日光寺 | |
| 日光寺 | |
| 普門院 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shitara
What is the population of Shitara?
Shitara has a population of 4,531 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 127.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shitara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $37,400, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shitara?
Shitara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.9 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shitara?
The job market in Shitara 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 Shitara?
The median home value in Shitara is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.