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Shūnan, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Shūnan is a large city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 149,632. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 149,632 |
| Population Density | 367 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0805°, 131.8256° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.6 inches (1,869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Shūnan
Shūnan is a large city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 149,632. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shūnan vs Japan Average
Income: Shūnan vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 42 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 1 |
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 | 59,853 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shūnan
Shūnan has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1864 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 407.5 sq mi (1,055.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0805°N, 131.8256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 80 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 88 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 93 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 51 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 98 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 139 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Shūnan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Shūnan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shunan University | University | — | Visit → |
| YICキャリアデザイン専門学校若宮校舎 | College | — | — |
| ＹＩＣ保育＆ビジネス専門学校 | College | — | — |
| 徳山看護専門学校 | College | — | — |
| 東部高等産業技術学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Shūnan
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立八代小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立和田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立和田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大向小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大道理小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小畑小学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立沼城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立米川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立翔北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立菊川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立菊川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立須々万中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立徳山高徳山北分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立新南陽高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shūnan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shūnan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiten Memorial Museum | ||||
| 伊藤公資料館 | ||||
| 光ふるさと郷土館 | ||||
| 光市文化センター | ||||
| 周南市美術博物館 | ||||
| 平生町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平生町民具館 | ||||
| 本郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 毛利博物館 | ||||
| 田布施郷土館 | ||||
| 石城の里三国志城 | ||||
| 郷土美術資料館 | ||||
| 阿多田交流館 | ||||
| 阿弥陀寺文化財収蔵庫 |
Libraries in Shūnan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunan City Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| 下松市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 光市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立新南陽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立熊毛図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立福川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 大和分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平生町立平生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田布施町立田布施図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shūnan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南陽青果卸市場 | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 室積生鮮市場 | |||||
| 山口県漁協防府地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 水産物市場 | |||||
| 潮彩市場防府 | |||||
| 特産品の店こあ |
Restaurants in Shūnan
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shūnan
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shūnan
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shūnan
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shūnan
5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shūnan
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shūnan
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shūnan
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kodo Post Office | |
| Nagao Post Office | |
| Nakasu Post Office | |
| Odori Summary Post Office | |
| Shimaji Post Office | |
| Shin-Nan-yo Ohara Summary Post Office | |
| Shin-Nan-yo Yonemitsu Summary Post Office | |
| Susuma Post Office | |
| Takase Post Office | |
| Tokuyama Kikugawa Post Office | |
| Yashiro Post Office | |
| Yonekawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shūnan
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中須八幡宮 | |
| 中須八幡宮 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 周防神社 | |
| 善徳寺 | |
| 宮地嶽神社 | |
| 専照寺 | |
| 川崎観音堂 | |
| 建咲院 | |
| 建咲院 | |
| 教念寺 | |
| 杉丸神社 | |
| 浄宗寺 | |
| 神上神社 | |
| 能豊寺 | |
| 興元寺 | |
| 荒神社 | |
| 蓮宅寺 | |
| 西照寺 | |
| 飛龍八幡宮 |
Quick Facts
Around Shūnan
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shūnan
What is the population of Shūnan?
Shūnan has a population of 149,632 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 367 people per square mile, spread across 407.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shūnan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shūnan?
Shūnan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.6 inches.
How is the job market in Shūnan?
The job market in Shūnan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Shūnan?
The median home value in Shūnan is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.