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Urugi, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Urugi is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 548. Elevation: 2,746 ft (837 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 548 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2711°, 137.7111° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.2 inches (2,012 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Urugi
Urugi is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet (837 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Urugi vs Japan Average
Income: Urugi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18 |
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 | 219 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2711°N, 137.7111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 142 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 131 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 146 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 79 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 77 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 150 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 117 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 136 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 88 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 72 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 93 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 94 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 106 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 107 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 119 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 130 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 133 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 145 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 165 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 166 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 167 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Urugi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (2.3").
Radio Stations near Urugi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Urugi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anmai Kan | ||||
| Former Kizawa Elementary School | ||||
| Frog Museum Chausuyama | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Iida Sozokan | ||||
| Kamihisakata History Museum | ||||
| Kitada Site Exhibition | ||||
| Konosuke Hinatsu House | ||||
| Kujukudani Forest Protection History Hall | ||||
| Kunio Yanagita House | ||||
| Maibotsu Hinoki | ||||
| Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum | ||||
| Ogasawara Museum | ||||
| Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse | ||||
| Tama-no-yu | ||||
| Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall | ||||
| Toyama Forest Railroad | ||||
| Tōyamagō Museum Wada Castle | ||||
| Yume Hiraya | ||||
| ミュー自然美術館 | ||||
| 中津川市苗木遠山史料館 | ||||
| 中津川市青邨記念館 | ||||
| 古橋懐古館 | ||||
| 天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 小笠原長孝記念館 | ||||
| 李登勝美術館 | ||||
| 東栄町立博物館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民芸館 | ||||
| 津具文化資料展示センター | ||||
| 津具民俗資料館 | ||||
| 満蒙開拓平和記念館 | ||||
| 秀水美人画美術館 | ||||
| 花まつりの館 | ||||
| 花祭会館 | ||||
| 茶臼山高原の美術館 | ||||
| 西尾実記念館 | ||||
| 阿南町農村文化伝承センター | ||||
| 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 |
Libraries in Urugi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中津川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊賀良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐久間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立水窪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 設楽町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立上郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立鼎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田駅前図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 龍山図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urugi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAやまびこ振草農産物直売所 | |||||
| いきいき畑直売所 | |||||
| もち松野屋 | |||||
| モミヤマ | |||||
| 奈根直売組合 | |||||
| 清崎市場 |
Hotels in Urugi
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Urugi
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Urugi
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Urugi
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Urugi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Urugi
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Urugi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake |
Stadiums & Teams in Urugi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Urugi
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Urugi
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Urugi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Urugi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Urugi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hakucho Shrine | |
| Hozoji | |
| Izu Jinja | |
| Niino Suwa Jinja | |
| Zuikoin | |
| 伊勢社 | |
| 川宇連神社 | |
| 新栄山（新野の行人様） |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Urugi
What is the population of Urugi?
Urugi has a population of 548 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 70.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Urugi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% 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 Urugi?
Urugi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Urugi?
The job market in Urugi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Urugi?
The median home value in Urugi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.