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Sukagawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Sukagawa is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 74,992. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 74,992 |
| Population Density | 695 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2833°, 140.3833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Sukagawa
Sukagawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 74,992. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°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
Sukagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Sukagawa 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) | 20 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| 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 | 29,997 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sukagawa
Sukagawa 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 107.9 sq mi (279.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2833°N, 140.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 104 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 117 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 116 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 41 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 41 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 45 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 52 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 69 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 74 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 96 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 98 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 104 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 104 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 163 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 164 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Sukagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Sukagawa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 須賀川市立 第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 郡山市立御代田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立守山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立清陵情報高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立仁井田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立栃山神小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立岩瀬農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sukagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sukagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 本宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Sukagawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 希望ヶ丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sukagawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Sukagawa
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sukagawa
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sukagawa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sukagawa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sukagawa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sukagawa
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sukagawa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sukagawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sukagawa
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sukagawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | 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 |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sukagawa
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwase Niida Post Office | |
| Kawahigashi Post Office | |
| Moriyama Post Office | |
| Oshioe Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Ekimae Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Minamimachi Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Nakamachi Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Nishikawa Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Post Office | |
| Sukagawa Uwano Post Office | |
| Yatagawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sukagawa
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 二階堂神社(須賀川城趾) | |
| 十念寺 | |
| 千用寺 | |
| 妙林寺 | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 岩瀬八幡神社 | |
| 広宣寺 | |
| 旭稲荷神社 | |
| 普應寺 | |
| 浄土真宗 勝誓寺 | |
| 菅布禰神社 | |
| 金徳寺 | |
| 長松院 | |
| 長禄寺 | |
| 鹿嶋神社 |
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Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sukagawa
What is the population of Sukagawa?
Sukagawa has a population of 74,992 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 695 people per square mile, spread across 107.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sukagawa 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 Sukagawa?
Sukagawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°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 3.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sukagawa?
The job market in Sukagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area, including 8 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sukagawa?
The median home value in Sukagawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.