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Unnan, Japan

Shimane · Japan

Unnan is a mid-size city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 43,269. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
43,269 Population 158/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
64.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,200 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population43,269
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density158/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,200
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units17,308

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain64.4 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population43,269
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates35.2431°, 132.8999°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShimane
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation64.4 inches (1,636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,200
Median Age51.4 years

About Unnan

Unnan is a mid-size city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 43,269. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Unnan has a population of 43,269 with a density of 158 people per square mile, spread across 273.5 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,269
Total Population
158
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
273.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Unnan vs Japan Average

The median household income in Unnan is $27,200, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,385 business establishments.

Income: Unnan vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,200
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,385

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Unnan is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 17,308 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$66,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units17,308

Property Tax

Climate in Unnan

Unnan has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1795 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.9°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.3° 153.9
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 119.4
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13° 136.2
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.4° 114.1
May 18.2°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.1° 135.4
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 18.3° / 26.2° 171.2
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.6° 244.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.6° 126.6
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27.2° 190.9
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22° 121.2
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.5° 125.0
Dec 7.2°C / 45°F 3.5° / 10.9° 156.3
Unnan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area273.5 sq mi (708.3 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates35.2431°N, 132.8999°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
70% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 134 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 32 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 32 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 30 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 17 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 29 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 139 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 68 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 140 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 40 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 58 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 128 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 146 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 38 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 41 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 40 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 46 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 42 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 35 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hinnamnor (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 279 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 252 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 211 km
2018 Trami Category 1 266 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 179 km
2017 Noru Category 1 234 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 277 km
2015 Goni Category 3 173 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 281 km
2014 Halong Category 1 252 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 233 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 103 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 283 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 267 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 146 km
2004 Songda Category 2 64 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 32 km
2003 Etau Category 2 203 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 283 km
1999 Bart Category 2 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 112 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 90 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 28 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 111 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Driest

Unnan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Unnan

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立西小学校
雲南市立吉田中学校
市立吉田小学校
市立掛合中学校
雲南市立寺領小学校・幼稚園
雲南市立加茂中学校
雲南市立掛合小学校
県立大東高等学校
県立三刀屋高等学校掛合分校
県立三刀屋高等学校
市立阿用小学校
市立鍋山小学校
市立西日登小学校
市立三刀屋中学校
市立田井小学校
市立木次小学校
市立木次中学校
市立斐伊小学校
市立大東小学校
市立大東中学校
市立加茂小学校
市立加茂中学校
市立佐世小学校
市立中野小学校
市立三刀屋小学校
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Radio Stations near Unnan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Unnan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kōjindani
Izumo Science Center
Kōunkaku
Kōunkaku
Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence
Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum
Meimei-an
Meimei-an
Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Treasure Hall
いにしえ学習館
いにしえ学習館
ごうぎんカラコロ美術館
ごうぎんカラコロ美術館
たたら角炉伝承館
ペンギンミュージアム
今岡美術館
佐藤忠次郎記念館
体験工房
体験水田
八重垣神社 収蔵庫
八重垣神社 収蔵庫
八雲立つ風土記の丘
八雲立つ風土記の丘
八雲立つ風土記の丘
八雲立つ風土記の丘
出雲かんべの里
出雲かんべの里
出雲市立平田本陣記念館
出雲文化会館
出雲文化伝承館
出雲民芸館
加茂岩倉遺跡ガイダンス
古代鉄歌謡館
可部屋集成館
吉兆館
大寺薬師収蔵庫
奥出雲たたらと刀剣館
奥出雲多根自然博物館
奥出雲鉄の彫刻美術館
安部榮四郎記念館
山代二子塚古墳・土層見学施設
山代二子塚古墳・土層見学施設
島根大学総合博物館アシカル
島根大学総合博物館アシカル
手錢記念館
月照寺 宝物殿
月照寺 宝物殿
来待ストーン
松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館
松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館
松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館
松江ホーランエンヤ伝承館
松江北堀美術館
松江北堀美術館
松江市宍道蒐古館
松江市立出雲玉作資料館
松江市立出雲玉作資料館
松江歴史館
松江歴史館
松江鼕伝承館
松江鼕伝承館
横田郷土資料館
武家屋敷
武家屋敷
武家屋敷
武家屋敷
永井隆記念館
田和山館
田和山館
田部美術館
田部美術館
竹島資料室
竹島資料室
絲原記念館
菅田庵
菅田庵
赤穴八幡宮資料館
金屋子神話民俗館
鉄の歴史博物館

Libraries in Unnan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Prefectural Library0.0
おはなしレストラン0.0
おはなしレストラン0.0
出雲市立佐田図書館0.0
出雲市立図書情報センター0.0
出雲市立大社図書館0.0
出雲市立平田図書館0.0
出雲市立斐川図書館0.0
加茂図書館0.0
島根大学附属図書館0.0
島根県立大学松江キャンパス図書館0.0
松江市立図書館0.0
松江市立図書館0.0
松江市立病院図書室0.0
松江市立病院図書室0.0
雲南市立木次図書館0.0
飯南町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Unnan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
よっ得!?伊野いち
比田いきいき交流館
玉造温泉朝市
秋鹿よんさん市
秋鹿よんさん市

Hotels in Unnan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

国民宿舎 清嵐荘
海潮荘

Restaurants in Unnan

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おかげや
お食事割烹美園
割烹すぎ原
食事処おくい

Cafes in Unnan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

庭カフェ

Theatres in Unnan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ステージ

Theme Parks in Unnan

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

陽だまりの丘・巨大迷路ドラゴンメイズ

Dentists in Unnan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #1322116476

Train Stations in Unnan

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hataya
Hinobori
Izumo-Daitō
Kamonaka
Kisuki
Minami-Daitō

Gas Stations in Unnan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #1322070440

Banks in Unnan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAしまね 雲南吉田支店

Stadiums & Teams in Unnan

TeamLeagueDivision
松江市営庭球場
松江市営庭球場
松江市営補助競技場

Ski Resorts Near Unnan

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Geihoku Kokusai 0.0 $0
Osa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Utopia Saioto 0.0 $0
Ski Park Kanbiki 0.0 $0
Mizuho Highland 0.0 $0
Asahi Tengston Snow Park 0.0 $0
Snow Resort Nekoyama 0.0 $0
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kenmin no Mori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ibukinosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort 0.0 $0
OkuDaisen Ski resort 0.0 $0
Kagamiganaru Ski Area 0.0 $0
Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Daisen White Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Unnan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Izumo Enmusubi AirportIZOMedium Airport
Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air BaseYGJMedium Airport
Hoei AirstripSmall Airport
Suginohaku Hobby Field UltralightportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Unnan

23 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Azabara Summary Post Office
Daito Ekimae Summary Post Office
Hataya Post Office
Higashiayo Summary Post Office
Hinobori Post Office
Iishi Post Office
Iruma Post Office
Izumo Daito Post Office
Izumo Nakano Post Office
Kakeya Post Office
Kamo Post Office
Kisuki Post Office
Kyushita Summary Post Office
Matsukasa Summary Post Office
Mitoya Post Office
Nabeyama Post Office
Onsen Post Office
Sase Summary Post Office
Satogata Summary Post Office
Susa Post Office
Tai Post Office
Tane Post Office
Yoshida Post Office

Treatment Centers in Unnan

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
あさひまちクリニック
きたえる~む
ココ・リハ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Unnan

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
エホバの証人の王国会館
佐中恵比須社
八幡宮
円寿寺
大元神社
天理教日登分教会
御代神社
新八幡宮
松尾稲荷神社
桂昌庵
狭長神社
西福寺
金屋子神社
長壽寺
飯石神社
鮭神社

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 Unnan

What is the population of Unnan?

Unnan has a population of 43,269 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 273.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Unnan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Unnan?

Unnan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.4 inches.

How is the job market in Unnan?

The job market in Unnan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,385 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Unnan?

The median home value in Unnan is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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