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Shonai, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Shonai is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 20,940. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
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| Population | 20,940 |
| Population Density | 90 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8485°, 139.9031° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.8 inches (1,798 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Shonai
Shonai is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 20,940. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shonai vs Japan Average
Income: Shonai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 670 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,376 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shonai
Shonai has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 234.0 sq mi (606.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8485°N, 139.9031°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 65 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 78 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 87 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 117 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 23 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 44 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 11 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 64 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 31 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 73 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 78 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 91 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 123 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 127 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 127 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 138 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 140 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 144 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 146 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 148 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 159 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.9 in |
Shonai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and May the driest (3.9").
Schools in Shonai
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒田市立新堀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Amarume Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Amarume Daiichi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Amarume Daisan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yamagata Pref. Shonai Comprehensive High School | — | — | — | — |
| Amarume Daini Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立黒森小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立松山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立内郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立広野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shonai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shonai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abumiya | ||||
| Chido Museum | ||||
| Dewa Sanzan History Museum | ||||
| Higashitagawa Cultural Center | ||||
| Homma Museum | ||||
| Ideha Cultural Museum | ||||
| Ken Domon Museum of Photography | ||||
| Naito Shuin Memorial Museum of Watercolors | ||||
| Old Higashitagawa District Office | ||||
| Sakata City Museum of Art | ||||
| Sanno Club | ||||
| Somaro | ||||
| アマゾン資料館 | ||||
| 大宝館 | ||||
| 寶物殿 | ||||
| 旧白幡邸 | ||||
| 本間家旧本邸別館 | ||||
| 本間家本邸 | ||||
| 横綱柏戸記念館 | ||||
| 海洋センター | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 石井梅蔵記念館 | ||||
| 蔵探訪館 | ||||
| 遊佐町歴史民俗学習館（旧菅里小学校） | ||||
| 酒田市立資料館 | ||||
| 鶴岡市立藤沢周平記念館 |
Libraries in Shonai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chido Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fujishima Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shonai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library Haguro Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 光丘文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北公益文科大学 大学本部棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田マンガ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田市総合文化センター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shonai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あじまん | |||||
| 庄内青果市場 |
Hotels in Shonai
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shonai
56 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shonai
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shonai
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shonai
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shonai
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shonai
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shonai
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shonai
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shonai
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shonai
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shonai
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shonai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shonai
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shonai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shonai
24 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| AeonMall Mikawa-nai Post Office | |
| Akumi Tazawa Post Office | |
| Amarume Chayamachi Post Office | |
| Amarume Post Office | |
| Hiraoka Summary Post Office | |
| Hirata Post Office | |
| Izaai Post Office | |
| Joman Summary Post Office | |
| Karikawa Post Office | |
| Kitamata Summary Post Office | |
| Matsuyama Post Office | |
| Mawatate Post Office | |
| Minamino Summary Post Office | |
| Miyasone Post Office | |
| Nagahatake Summary Post Office | |
| Niibori Post Office | |
| Nishibukuro Summary Post Office | |
| Oshikiri Post Office | |
| Sagoshi Midoricho Summary Post Office | |
| Sodeura Post Office | |
| Usugasawa Summary Post Office | |
| Uzen Hirono Post Office | |
| Uzen Naganuma Post Office | |
| Yaguchi Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shonai
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 乗慶寺 | |
| 余目八幡神社 | |
| 佛照寺 | |
| 冷岩寺 | |
| 北舘神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 大經寺 | |
| 廣田神社 | |
| 慶全寺 | |
| 洞泉寺 | |
| 狩川八幡神社 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 皇大神社 | |
| 皇大神社 | |
| 皇大神社 | |
| 耕福寺 | |
| 薬師神社 | |
| 飛鳥神社 | |
| 鶴峯山唱題道場 | |
| 鶴峯山唱題道場 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shonai
What is the population of Shonai?
Shonai has a population of 20,940 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 234.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shonai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Shonai?
Shonai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shonai?
The job market in Shonai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 670 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shonai?
The median home value in Shonai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.