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Susami, Japan

Wakayama · Japan

Susami is a small town in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 3,685. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,685 Population 121/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
89.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,685
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density121/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units1,474

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain89.8 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population3,685
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates33.5500°, 135.5000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceWakayama
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation89.8 inches (2,281 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age50.8 years

About Susami

Susami is a small town in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 3,685. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Susami has a population of 3,685 with a density of 121 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,685
Total Population
121
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
30.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Susami vs Japan Average

The median household income in Susami is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Susami vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Susami is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,474 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,474

Property Tax

Climate in Susami

Susami has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.3°C / 47°F 5° / 11.6° 95.7
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F 5.3° / 12.5° 120.4
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 7.9° / 15.3° 183.8
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.1° 216.7
May 19.4°C / 67°F 16.4° / 22.5° 237.0
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 19.9° / 24.9° 358.1
Jul 26°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.4° 309.8
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.8° 265.0
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 22.2° / 27.6° 318.8
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.4° / 23.3° 273.1
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 12.4° / 18.8° 156.3
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 7.3° / 13.9° 105.4
Susami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates33.5500°N, 135.5000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.27"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 117 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 123 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 85 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 70 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 80 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 110 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 53 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 126 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 108 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 106 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 110 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 142 km
Apr 23, 2001 98 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.4 119 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 127 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 66 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 33 km
Jun 10, 2009 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan M5.1 145 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 21 km
Sep 5, 2004 63 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.1 89 km
Jul 5, 2003 122 km S of Shing?, Japan M5.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 226 km
2023 Lan Category 2 25 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 221 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 88 km
2018 Trami Category 1 28 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 85 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 181 km
2017 Lan Category 3 159 km
2017 Noru Category 1 62 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 204 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 127 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 62 km
2014 Halong Category 1 214 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 287 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 120 km
2011 Roke Category 4 77 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 84 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 249 km
2009 Melor Category 1 95 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 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 68 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 76 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 83 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 61 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 74 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 117 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 133 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 94 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 115 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 76 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 117 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 51 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 122 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 106 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 147 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 28 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 77 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 67 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 32 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 8.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 9.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 12.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 7.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest

Susami has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Susami

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立三舞中学校 - - - -
町立周参見中学校 - - - -
町立周参見小学校 - - - -
町立安宅小学校 - - - -
町立安居小学校 - - - -
町立日置中学校 - - - -
町立日置小学校 - - - -
町立江住小学校 - - - -
町立田野井小学校 - - - -
町立見老津小学校 - - - -
周参見小学校 - - - -
和歌山県立南紀高等学校周参見分校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Susami

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Susami

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Minakata Kumagusu Archives
Minakata Kumagusu's House
Tanabe City Museum of Art
エビとカニの博物館
ぎゃらりい梅園
すさみ町立歴史民俗資料館
南方熊楠記念館
平瀬歴史民俗資料館
白浜民俗温泉資料館
白浜民俗温泉資料館
紀州博物館

Libraries in Susami

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shirahama-cho Children's Library0.0
みなべ町立図書館上南部分館0.0
みなべ町立図書館中央館(ゆめよみ館)0.0
上富田町立図書館0.0
和歌山県立紀南図書館0.0
白浜町立図書館白浜分室0.0

Farmers Markets in Susami

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とれとれ市場

Hotels in Susami

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TUZUMI wakayama Susami
サンセットすさみ
フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・和歌山熊野古道すさみ

Restaurants in Susami

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

しのぶ
すさみ食堂
はまみせ せっちゃん
やまにし食堂
北京飯店
榎本食堂

Cafes in Susami

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUSH DE COFFEE

Train Stations in Susami

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esumi
Kii-Hiki
Mirozu
Susami

Gas Stations in Susami

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Eneos
Idemitsu
堀谷石油店

Banks in Susami

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

紀陽銀行 周参見支店

Breweries in Susami

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nagisa Beer
Voyager brewing co.
Voyager brewing co.

Airports Near Susami

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport

Post Offices in Susami

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ago Post Office
Esumi Post Office
Hikigawa Post Office
Samoto Post Office
Susami Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Susami

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
仏願寺
天光神社
戎神社
戎神社
持宝寺
日本イエスキリスト教団 すさみ教会
法憧寺
王子神社
萬福寺
金比羅神社
長泉寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Susami

What is the population of Susami?

Susami has a population of 3,685 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Susami expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Susami?

Susami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.8 inches.

How is the job market in Susami?

The job market in Susami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Susami?

The median home value in Susami is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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