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Takahama, Japan
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Takahama is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 10,490. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Takahama
Takahama is a coastal town in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic mountain views, and rich natural surroundings. Overlooking the tranquil waters of Wakasa Bay, Takahama is a popular destination for swimming, hiking, and enjoying fresh seafood. One of its most iconic landmarks is Mount Aoba, often referred to as the "Mount Fuji of Wakasa" for its elegant silhouette. As of 1 June 2018, the town had an estimated population of 10,490 in 4,278 households, with a population density of 63 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 72.40 square kilometres.
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| Population | 10,490 |
| Population Density | 154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4900°, 135.5498° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,855 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Takahama
Takahama is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 10,490. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takahama vs Japan Average
Income: Takahama vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 336 |
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 | 4,196 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takahama
Takahama has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4900°N, 135.5498°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 43 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 69 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 109 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 126 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 133 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 180 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Takahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and November the driest (4.8").
Schools in Takahama
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立日引小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立青郷小学校高野分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 舞鶴工業高等専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おおい町立佐分利小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立和田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立高浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立高浜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立青郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立内浦小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高浜町立音海小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takahama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takahama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maizuru Chiegura | ||||
| Shindo's Little Indigo Museum | ||||
| World Brick Museum | ||||
| エル・パーク・おおい | ||||
| エル・マール まいづる | ||||
| エルガイアおおい | ||||
| おおい町郷土史料館 松木庄吉美術記念館 | ||||
| きのこものしり館 | ||||
| ちいさな藍美術館 | ||||
| 京都大学フィールド科学教育研究センター舞鶴水産実験所水産生物標本館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 岩の鼻遺跡館 | ||||
| 御食国若狭おばま食文化館 | ||||
| 暦会館 | ||||
| 海軍記念館 | ||||
| 福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | ||||
| 箸のふるさと館 | ||||
| 美山かやぶき美術館／郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美山民俗資料館 | ||||
| 舞鶴引揚記念館 | ||||
| 若狭たかはまエルどらんど | ||||
| 高浜町Ｂ＆Ｇ海洋センター | ||||
| 高浜町郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Takahama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Branch, East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 小浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立若狭図書学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 舞鶴市立東図書館中分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takahama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高浜市場 きなーれ |
Hotels in Takahama
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Takahama
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Takahama
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takahama
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takahama
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takahama
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takahama
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Takahama
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Takahama
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takahama
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takahama
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aogo Post Office | |
| Maizuru Tai Post Office | |
| Otomi Post Office | |
| Saburi Post Office | |
| Takahama Post Office | |
| Uchiura Summary Post Office | |
| Wada Post Office | |
| 三松簡易郵便局 | |
| 和田郵便局 | |
| 高浜郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takahama
71 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kongoin Temple | |
| matsuno o temple | |
| 中山寺 | |
| 久保お釈迦堂 | |
| 伊射奈岐神社 | |
| 伊弉諾神社 | |
| 佐伎治神社 | |
| 佛燈寺 | |
| 元興寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円福寺 | |
| 善應寺 | |
| 園松寺 | |
| 地蔵院 | |
| 大成寺 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙光寺 | |
| 妙長寺 | |
| 姫宮神社 | |
| 宝珠寺 |
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What is the population of Takahama?
Takahama has a population of 10,490 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takahama 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 Takahama?
Takahama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Takahama?
The job market in Takahama is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 336 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takahama?
The median home value in Takahama is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.