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Sōma, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Sōma is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 34,865. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 34,865 |
| Population Density | 457 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7928°, 140.9294° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2 inches (3 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Sōma
Sōma is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 34,865. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 48.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sōma vs Japan Average
Income: Sōma vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,116 |
Business (County)
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 | 13,946 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sōma
Sōma has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1445 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 76.4 sq mi (197.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7928°N, 140.9294°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 | 138 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 122 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 138 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 60 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 83 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 129 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 117 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 102 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 120 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 106 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 95 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 58 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 58 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 59 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 61 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 78 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 106 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 113 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 126 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 131 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 142 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 164 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 168 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 171 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 173 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Sōma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Sōma
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 福島県立相馬高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立向陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立相馬支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中村第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立相馬東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立飯豊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上真野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立日立木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立磯部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立磯部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中村第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中村第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 相馬市立中村第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sōma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sōma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sairi Yashiki | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南相馬市博物館 | ||||
| 原ノ町驛陣屋 | ||||
| 夢海庵 鈴倭人形美術館 | ||||
| 小高の歴史コーナー | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 | ||||
| 山元町震災遺構 中浜小学校 受付 | ||||
| 明治蔵 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 相馬市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Sōma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 南相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新地町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相馬市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sōma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| セデッテかしま | |||||
| 小高マルシェ | |||||
| 浜の駅松川浦 | |||||
| 相馬双葉漁協 鹿島支所 | |||||
| 相馬総合地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鳥の海ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Sōma
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sōma
39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sōma
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sōma
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sōma
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sōma
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sōma
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sōma
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sōma
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Liza World | 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 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 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 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sōma
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium 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 |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie 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 |
Post Offices in Sōma
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iitoyo Post Office | |
| Ishigami Summary Post Office | |
| Isobe Summary Post Office | |
| Iwanoko Summary Post Office | |
| Kamimano Post Office | |
| Kuroki Post Office | |
| Matsukawa Minato Post Office | |
| Nittagi Post Office | |
| Soma Ekimae Post Office | |
| Soma Karishikida Post Office | |
| Soma Nakano Post Office | |
| Soma Otesaki Post Office | |
| Soma Post Office | |
| Tochikubo Summary Post Office | |
| Yamakami Post Office | |
| Yawata Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sōma
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 初発神社 | |
| 劔社 | |
| 北野天満宮 | |
| 国王舎 | |
| 塩釜神社 黄金神社 | |
| 夕顔観音 | |
| 妙楽寺 | |
| 寄木神社 | |
| 御水神舎 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 日本基督教団 中村教会 | |
| 松尾神社 | |
| 浮田稲荷神社 | |
| 淨圓寺 | |
| 相馬中村神社 | |
| 相馬神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 阿弥陀寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sōma
What is the population of Sōma?
Sōma has a population of 34,865 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 457 people per square mile, spread across 76.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sōma expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sōma?
Sōma 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sōma?
The job market in Sōma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,116 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sōma?
The median home value in Sōma is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.