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Sugahama, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Sugahama is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 9,179. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 9,179 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6560°, 135.9730° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.8 inches (2,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Sugahama
Sugahama is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 9,179. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sugahama vs Japan Average
Income: Sugahama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,672 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sugahama
Sugahama has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2213 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6560°N, 135.9730°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 79 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 41 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 144 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 105 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 91 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 139 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 151 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 159 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 7.3 in |
Sugahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (5.4").
Schools in Sugahama
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立丹生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立気山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立美浜中学校丹生分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立嶺南東特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福井県立美方高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美浜町立美浜西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美浜町立美浜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美浜中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美浜町立新庄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立美浜東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美浜町立菅浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sugahama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sugahama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Local History Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Municipal Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga PR Pavilion | ||||
| Tsuruga Railway Museum | ||||
| ジオラマ館 | ||||
| 中池見人と自然のふれあいの里 | ||||
| 人道の港 敦賀ムゼウム | ||||
| 南条ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 原子力の科学館「あっとほうむ」 | ||||
| 宇野茶道美術館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 小浜市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 小浜市町並みと食の館 | ||||
| 小浜市町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 小浜西組重伝建地区町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 御食国若狭おばま食文化館 | ||||
| 日本原子力発電敦賀原子力館 | ||||
| 旧敦賀港駅ランプ小屋 | ||||
| 熊川宿若狭美術館 | ||||
| 福井県立年縞博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | ||||
| 箸のふるさと館 | ||||
| 美浜町立歴史文化館 | ||||
| 若狭三方縄文博物館 | ||||
| 若狭国吉城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 若狭鯖街道熊川宿資料館・宿場館 | ||||
| 菅浦郷土史料館 | ||||
| 越前市武生公会堂記念館 | ||||
| 関西電力美浜原子力ＰＲセンター | ||||
| 鯖街道ミュージアム |
Libraries in Sugahama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南越前町立今庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立南条図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立河野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 敦賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武生市立図書館分館らいぶはうすラク | 0.0 | |||||
| 江北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立若狭図書学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立生涯学習センターなびあす | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立三方図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立上中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立マキノ図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sugahama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| マキノピックランド | |||||
| 敦賀水産卸売市場 | |||||
| 日本海さかな街 | |||||
| 梅の里会館 |
Hotels in Sugahama
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sugahama
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sugahama
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sugahama
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sugahama
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sugahama
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sugahama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三宅彦右衛門酒造 | ||||
| 堀口酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sugahama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sugahama
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sugahama
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sugahama
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hayase Post Office | |
| Mihama Post Office | |
| Mikata Post Office | |
| Minamisaigo Post Office | |
| Santo Post Office | |
| Shinjo Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Sugahama
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 温熱療法ミヤモト |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sugahama
69 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一言主神社 | |
| 丹生神社 | |
| 久昌寺 | |
| 久音寺 | |
| 了賢寺 | |
| 佐支神社 | |
| 光称寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八柱神社 | |
| 円行寺 | |
| 大山衹神社 | |
| 大師堂 | |
| 天理教須可麻分教会 | |
| 奥ノ堂 | |
| 宇波西神社 | |
| 宗像神社 | |
| 宗寿院 | |
| 宝寿院 | |
| 宝積寺 | |
| 寶泉院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Sugahama?
Sugahama has a population of 9,179 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 270.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sugahama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sugahama?
Sugahama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.
How is the job market in Sugahama?
The job market in Sugahama is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 294 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sugahama?
The median home value in Sugahama is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.