Uozu, Japan
Toyama · Japan
Uozu is a mid-size city in Toyama, Japan with a population of 45,848. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 45,848 |
| Population Density | 592 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8000°, 137.4000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Toyama |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.3 inches (1,861 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,000 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Uozu
Uozu is a mid-size city in Japan (Toyama) with a population of 45,848. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Uozu vs Japan Average
Income: Uozu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,000 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,467 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 18,339 |
Property Tax
Climate in Uozu
Uozu 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 2356 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8000°N, 137.4000°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 | 77 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 94 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 83 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 83 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 94 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 128 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 58 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 76 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 100 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 31 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 58 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 64 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 66 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 78 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 91 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 101 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 103 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 114 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 134 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.2 in |
Uozu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (4.6").
Schools in Uozu
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立道下小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚津市立清流小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上野方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Uozu Shiritsu Tobu Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Toyama Kenritsu Uozu High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立星の杜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚津市立よつば小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立新川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立新川みどり野高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上中島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西布施小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立経田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片貝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立松倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚津市立よつば小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立坪野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Uozu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uozu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Furusato Museum 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| Asahimachi Historical Park 朝日町歴史公園 | ||||
| Hotaruika Museum | ||||
| Itai-itai Disease Museum | ||||
| Itai-itai Disease Museum | ||||
| Nyuzenmachinizayamageijutsunomori Hatsudensho Museum | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Suiboku Museum, Toyama | ||||
| Suiboku Museum, Toyama | ||||
| Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| YKK Center Park | ||||
| 北アルプス文化センター(山岳博物館) | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 大谷芸術交流館 | ||||
| 宇奈月ダム情報資料館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山市北代縄文館 | ||||
| 富山市北代縄文館 | ||||
| 富山市売薬資料館 | ||||
| 富山市売薬資料館 | ||||
| 富山市大山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館 | ||||
| 富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館 | ||||
| 富山県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 富山県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 明治記念館(行在所) | ||||
| 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 本法寺博物館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 沢スギ自然館 | ||||
| 源 ますのすしミュージアム | ||||
| 源 ますのすしミュージアム | ||||
| 滑川市立博物館 | ||||
| 百河豚美術館 | ||||
| 立山博物館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 舟見城址館 | ||||
| 西田美術館 | ||||
| 音澤大樹記念館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 魚津埋没林博物館 | ||||
| 魚津歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 黒部峡谷セレネ美術館 | ||||
| 黒部川電気記念館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市歴史民俗資料館(うなづき友学館) | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 |
Libraries in Uozu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Library 朝日町立 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま市民交流館図書サービスコーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま駅南図書館「ぶらり」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 入善町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇奈月町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山国際大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館呉羽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館四方分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館大広田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館奥田北分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館山室分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館岩瀬分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館新庄分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館月岡分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館東部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館水橋分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館藤ノ木分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館蜷川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館豊田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立大山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立大沢野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立婦中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝日町立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滑川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 立山町立立山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舟橋村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 魚津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒部市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Uozu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAなのはな | |||||
| JAなのはな | |||||
| とやま市漁協 | |||||
| とやま市漁協 |
Hotels in Uozu
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uozu
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uozu
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Uozu
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Uozu
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Uozu
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Uozu
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uozu
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uozu
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Uozu
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Uozu
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uozu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 富山市民球場アルペンスタジアム | ||
| 富山競輪場 | ||
| 総合運動公園陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Uozu
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Uozu
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uozu
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Katakai Post Office | |
| Kazumi Summary Post Office | |
| Kyoden Post Office | |
| Matsukura Summary Post Office | |
| Nishifuse Post Office | |
| Uozu AppleHill Post Office | |
| Uozu Kamimuraki Post Office | |
| Uozu Kanaya Post Office | |
| Uozu Post Office | |
| Uozu Sumiyoshi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Uozu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| さくらまちハートケアクリニック | ||
| たかはた整形外科クリニック | ||
| 川上内科 | ||
| 舟木内科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uozu
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shinmeisha 神明社 | |
| 五社之社 | |
| 仏教寺 | |
| 勝楽寺 | |
| 勝福寺 | |
| 大徳寺 | |
| 大泉寺 | |
| 妙教寺 | |
| 安成寺 | |
| 専光寺 | |
| 常泉寺 | |
| 常泉寺内祠 | |
| 常願寺 | |
| 平伝寺神明宮 | |
| 愛宕社 | |
| 慈慶院 | |
| 手水舎 | |
| 敬恩寺 | |
| 旭豊社 | |
| 柳技社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Uozu
What is the population of Uozu?
Uozu has a population of 45,848 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 592 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Uozu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,000, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Uozu?
Uozu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.3 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Uozu?
The job market in Uozu is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,467 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Uozu?
The median home value in Uozu is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.
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