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Sōsa, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Sōsa is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 35,674. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 35,674 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7154°, 140.5531° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.3 inches (1,455 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Sōsa
Sōsa is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 35,674. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sōsa vs Japan Average
Income: Sōsa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,142 |
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 | 14,270 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sōsa
Sōsa has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 176.7 sq mi (457.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7154°N, 140.5531°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 117 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 132 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 117 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 117 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 62 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 47 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 133 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 116 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 125 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 133 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 118 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 96 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 96 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 68 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 135 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 149 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 149 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 151 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 152 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 152 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 160 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 160 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 165 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 170 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 175 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 176 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 179 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 187 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Sōsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Sōsa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立匝瑳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第一山倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立飯高小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Toyowa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chinkai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yokaichiba Daiichi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kojou Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sōsa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sōsa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall | ||||
| Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy | ||||
| Naritasan Reikokan | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum | ||||
| Sardine Exhibition Room | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 九十九里いわし博物館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 八街市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 城西国際大学水田美術館 | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 山武市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 成田市下総歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 銚子ジオパークミュージアム | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Sōsa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Municipal Library Narita Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Naritasan Buddhism Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomisato Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 八街市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室中部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室白里分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館中郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館久住分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館加良部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館美郷台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館遠山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東金市立東金図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢田部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sōsa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrome | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 成田市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Restaurants in Sōsa
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sōsa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sōsa
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sōsa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sōsa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sōsa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sōsa
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sōsa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higata Ekimaedori Post Office | |
| Iidaka Summary Post Office | |
| Kaburaki Post Office | |
| Odera Post Office | |
| Sosa Summary Post Office | |
| Tsubaki Summary Post Office | |
| Yamakura Post Office | |
| 山倉郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sōsa
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hankōji Temple | |
| Iidaka Shrine | |
| Ikōin Temple | |
| Myōfukuji Temple | |
| Soga Brothers Shrine | |
| Yamakuwa Inari Shrine | |
| 一切経堂 | |
| 三社大神 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八重垣神社 | |
| 医王寺 | |
| 圓満寺 | |
| 大相寺 | |
| 妙国寺 | |
| 子安観音堂 | |
| 山倉大神 | |
| 常安寺 | |
| 應福寺 | |
| 東光寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sōsa
What is the population of Sōsa?
Sōsa has a population of 35,674 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 176.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sōsa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% 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 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sōsa?
Sōsa 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 75°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches.
How is the job market in Sōsa?
The job market in Sōsa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,142 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sōsa?
The median home value in Sōsa is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.