Shōbudahama, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Shōbudahama is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 18,132. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
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| Population | 18,132 |
| Population Density | 644 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2844°, 141.0617° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Shōbudahama
Shōbudahama is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 18,132. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shōbudahama vs Japan Average
Income: Shōbudahama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 580 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,253 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shōbudahama
Shōbudahama has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2844°N, 141.0617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 115 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 85 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 84 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 103 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 129 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 133 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 100 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 85 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 133 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 78 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 57 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 57 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 94 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 99 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 115 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 126 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 161 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 161 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 166 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 175 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 187 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 189 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Shōbudahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shōbudahama
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 七ヶ浜町立汐見小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七ヶ浜町立汐見小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Matsugahama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 七ヶ浜町立亦楽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 七ヶ浜町立七ヶ浜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Koyo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shōbudahama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shōbudahama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Ishinomori Manga Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Tsunami Disaster Memorial Museum | ||||
| Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum | ||||
| Natori City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| えんずのわり資料館 | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| ディスカバリーセンター | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 多賀城史遊館 | ||||
| 多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室 | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 大衡村ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 石巻市博物館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 蒲生なかの郷愁館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 |
Libraries in Shōbudahama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Books Sendai | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ishinomaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Natori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょかん | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石巻専修大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 医学分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 本館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shōbudahama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo Wholesale Market | |||||
| Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market | |||||
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| Yuriage Minato Asaichi | |||||
| 丘の上のマルシェ | |||||
| 鳥の海ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Shōbudahama
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shōbudahama
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shōbudahama
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shōbudahama
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shōbudahama
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shōbudahama
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shōbudahama
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shōbudahama
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shōbudahama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS |
Stadiums & Teams in Shōbudahama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi | ||
| Xebio Arena | ||
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai | ||
| 仙台市民球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Shōbudahama
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shōbudahama
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shōbudahama
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oshiro Post Office | |
| Shōbuta Post Office | |
| Yoshidahama Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shōbudahama
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Record Book | ||
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| 日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉 | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shōbudahama
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chōyōji | |
| Yoshōin | |
| メカル権現 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 同性寺 別院 | |
| 弁財天 | |
| 弥栄神社 | |
| 柏木神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 臨済宗 同性寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 金剛寺 | |
| 鼻節神社 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shōbudahama
What is the population of Shōbudahama?
Shōbudahama has a population of 18,132 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 644 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shōbudahama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shōbudahama?
Shōbudahama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shōbudahama?
The job market in Shōbudahama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 580 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shōbudahama?
The median home value in Shōbudahama is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.
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