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Sumoto, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Sumoto is a mid-size city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 42,094. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 42,094 |
| Population Density | 598 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3432°, 134.8891° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.9 inches (1,420 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Sumoto
Sumoto is a mid-size city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 42,094. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sumoto vs Japan Average
Income: Sumoto vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,347 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,838 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sumoto
Sumoto 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 1434 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 70.4 sq mi (182.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3432°N, 134.8891°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 139 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 127 km |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 141 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 149 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 82 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 55 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 50 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 32 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 150 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Sumoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Sumoto
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立由良小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立洲浜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立あわじ特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立洲本第三小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 運動場 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立洲本高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五色中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 組合立広田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 組合立広田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立柳学園高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立柳学園中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立洲本実業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鮎原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立青雲中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 姫路養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立由良中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立洲本第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立洲本第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立広石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安乎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安乎中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立塩田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立堺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立加茂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立五色中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中川原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中川原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sumoto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sumoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awaji City Pottery Museum | ||||
| Oranuto Bridge Floating Promenade Uzu-no-Michi | ||||
| パルシェ香りの館 | ||||
| 中浜稔猫美術館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立淡路夢舞台公苑温室 あわじグリーン館 | ||||
| 北淡震災記念公園・野島断層保存館 | ||||
| 南あわじ市滝川記念美術館・玉青館 | ||||
| 大嗚門橋記念館（うずしお科学館・淡路人形浄瑠璃館） | ||||
| 大鳴門橋架橋記念館エディ | ||||
| 洲本市立淡路文化史料館 | ||||
| 淡路城 | ||||
| 淡路市北淡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 若人の広場 | ||||
| 野島断層保存館 | ||||
| 高田屋顕彰館・歴史文化資料館 |
Libraries in Sumoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 五色町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南あわじ市三原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南あわじ市南淡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 洲本市立 洲本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 淡路市立一宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 淡路市立北淡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 淡路市立東浦図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sumoto
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sumoto
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sumoto
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sumoto
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Sumoto
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sumoto
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sumoto
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sumoto
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sumoto
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sumoto
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sumoto
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sumoto
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sumoto
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aiga Post Office | |
| Aihara Post Office | |
| Hiroishi Post Office | |
| Kaminada Post Office | |
| Midori Post Office | |
| Nakagawara Post Office | |
| Shiota Post Office | |
| Sumoto Hommachi Post Office | |
| Sumoto Kamimonobe Post Office | |
| Sumoto Monobe Post Office | |
| Sumoto Ono Post Office | |
| Sumoto Shimokamo Post Office | |
| Sumoto Takenokuchi Post Office | |
| Yura Post Office | |
| 五色郵便局 | |
| 洲本下内膳郵便局 | |
| 洲本下加茂郵便局 | |
| 洲本郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sumoto
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ありいクリニック | ||
| ありいクリニック | ||
| 夏見整形外科 | ||
| 夏見整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sumoto
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Senkō Temple | |
| 上賀茂神社 | |
| 伊勢神社拝殿 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 咲山大師堂 | |
| 咲山神社 | |
| 安覚寺 | |
| 宝生寺 | |
| 宝蓮寺 | |
| 山王神社 | |
| 御前大明神 （貴船神社） | |
| 春日大名社 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 栢森住吉宮 | |
| 桑間薬師堂 | |
| 洲本八幡神社 | |
| 清水寺 | |
| 白鬚神社 | |
| 盛光寺 | |
| 荒神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sumoto
What is the population of Sumoto?
Sumoto has a population of 42,094 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 598 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sumoto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sumoto?
Sumoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.9 inches.
How is the job market in Sumoto?
The job market in Sumoto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,347 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sumoto?
The median home value in Sumoto is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.