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Ushigome, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Ushigome is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 10,305. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,305 |
| Population Density | 143 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4644°, 140.3918° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.9 inches (1,572 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Ushigome
Ushigome is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 10,305. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ushigome vs Japan Average
Income: Ushigome vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,122 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ushigome
Ushigome 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 1542 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 72.2 sq mi (187.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4644°N, 140.3918°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 91 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 101 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 113 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 91 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 47 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 55 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 132 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 143 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 149 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 128 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 126 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 65 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 128 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 134 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 57 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 123 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 127 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 133 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 146 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 151 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 157 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 166 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 168 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 169 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 172 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 174 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 179 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 179 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Ushigome has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Ushigome
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 茂原市立豊岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白子町立白子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白子町立白潟小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白子町立関小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大網白里市立白里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shirasato High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabaki Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ushigome
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ushigome
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Former Hotta Estate | ||||
| Ichihara Lakeside Museum | ||||
| Sardine Exhibition Room | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 九十九里いわし博物館 | ||||
| 八街市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 千葉市立 加曽利貝塚博物館 | ||||
| 千葉県いすみ環境と文化のさとセンター | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 史跡長柄横穴群資料館 | ||||
| 和田ふるさと館歴史民俗資料室（佐倉市立和田公民館別館） | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 国際上総埴生美術館 | ||||
| 城西国際大学水田美術館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 山武市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 川村記念美術館 | ||||
| 市原市水と彫刻の丘 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 白子町歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 睦沢町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 茂原市立美術館・郷土資料館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 長南町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 麻雀博物館 |
Libraries in Ushigome
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Minami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakura Minami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 八街市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館あすみが丘分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館土気図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市若葉図書館西都賀分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市若葉図書館西都賀分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 四街道市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室中部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室白里分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東金市立東金図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水田記念図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ushigome
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrome | |||||
| Shigenoya Food Market | |||||
| Shigenoya Food Market | |||||
| 下田農業ふれあい館 | |||||
| 下田農業ふれあい館 |
Restaurants in Ushigome
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ushigome
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ushigome
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ushigome
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ushigome
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ushigome
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Honno Minamiyoshida Post Office | |
| Seki Post Office | |
| Shirako Post Office | |
| Shirasato Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ushigome
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 要行寺 |
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What is the population of Ushigome?
Ushigome has a population of 10,305 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 72.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ushigome expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ushigome?
Ushigome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.
How is the job market in Ushigome?
The job market in Ushigome is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 330 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ushigome?
The median home value in Ushigome is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.