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Suzu, Japan
Ishikawa · Japan
Suzu is a small city in Ishikawa, Japan with a population of 12,929. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Suzu
Suzu is a city located in northern Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 13,531 in 6013 households, and a population density of 54.6 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 247.20 square kilometres (95.44 sq mi).
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| Population | 12,929 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4346°, 137.2601° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ishikawa |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.4 inches (2,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.8 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,400 |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
About Suzu
Suzu is a small city in Japan (Ishikawa) with a population of 12,929. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Suzu vs Japan Average
Income: Suzu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,400 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 414 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,172 |
Property Tax
Climate in Suzu
Suzu has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4346°N, 137.2601°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 6 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 22 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 53 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 12 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 60 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 109 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 63 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 96 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 79 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 75 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niigata-Yakeyama (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 89 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 97 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 100 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 137 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 145 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 149 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 150 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 160 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 173 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 177 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 177 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 187 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
Suzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (4.4").
Schools in Suzu
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 七尾養護学校珠洲分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立みさき小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立三崎中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立若山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立蛸島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Suzu City Midorigaoka Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ishikawa Prefectural Iida High School | - | - | - | - |
| Suzu Iida Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立直小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Suzu City Uedo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Horyu Compulsory Education School | - | - | - | - |
| Ishikawa Prefectural Nanao Special Needs Support School Suzu Branch School | - | - | - | - |
| Suzu City Shoin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 珠洲市立大谷小中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Suzu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Suzu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La tienda Maeno | ||||
| Noto Town Mawaki-iseki Jomon-kan | ||||
| Noto-saihate Historical Musium | ||||
| Oku-Noto Shiotamura Agehamakan Museum | ||||
| ごいたの館 | ||||
| スズ・シアター・ミュージアム | ||||
| スズ・シアター・ミュージアム分館 | ||||
| のと海洋ふれあいセンター | ||||
| 回遊の果て | ||||
| 河口龍夫 小さい忘れもの美術館 | ||||
| 珠洲市立珠洲焼資料館 | ||||
| 石川県柳田星の観察館 満天星 | ||||
| 石川県海洋漁業科学館 | ||||
| 能登天領庄屋中谷家 | ||||
| 能登町真脇遺跡縄文館 | ||||
| 能登町立羽根万象美術館 | ||||
| 能登町郷土館・能登町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 能登集古館南惣 | ||||
| 輪島市立民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Suzu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旧珠洲市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Suzu
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Suzu
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Suzu
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Suzu
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Suzu
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Suzu
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Suzu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Suzu
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Suzu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Suzu
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Suzu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Suzu
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Suzu
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Suzu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Suzu
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Horyu Post Office | |
| Jike Summary Post Office | |
| Kodomari Summary Post Office | |
| Matsunami Post Office | |
| Misaki Post Office | |
| Noroshi Post Office | |
| Orito Summary Post Office | |
| Otani Post Office | |
| Shoin Post Office | |
| Suzu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Suzu Post Office | |
| Takaya Summary Post Office | |
| Takojima Post Office | |
| Ushima Post Office | |
| Wakayama Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 石川珠洲営業所 | |
| 飯塚簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Suzu
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hiroguri Shrine | |
| Shirayama Shrine | |
| 乗光寺 | |
| 大連寺 | |
| 新宮神社 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 春日神社社務所 | |
| 正福寺 | |
| 総神社 | |
| 菅原神社（野々江町） | |
| 西勝寺 | |
| 野々江町本江寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Suzu
What is the population of Suzu?
Suzu has a population of 12,929 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 95.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Suzu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,400, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Suzu?
Suzu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.4 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Suzu?
The job market in Suzu is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 414 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Suzu?
The median home value in Suzu is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.