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Uwa, Japan
Ehime · Japan
Uwa is a mid-size city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 35,388. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Uwa
Uwa was a town located in Higashiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 35,388 |
| Population Density | 78 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3645°, 132.5127° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ehime |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.2 inches (1,910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 50.6 years |
About Uwa
Uwa is a mid-size city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 35,388. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Uwa vs Japan Average
Income: Uwa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,132 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,155 |
Property Tax
Climate in Uwa
Uwa 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 1572 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 451.3 sq mi (1,168.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3645°N, 132.5127°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 76 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 135 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 121 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 135 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 105 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 122 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 152 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Uwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (2.4").
Schools in Uwa
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立玉津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 愛媛県立宇和特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立宇和高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立三瓶高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立蔵貫小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立皆田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田之筋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宇和養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立狩江小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立明浜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇和町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇和中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立多田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立喜佐方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立俵津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下泊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三瓶中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Uwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machiya Townhouse Museum | ||||
| Museum of Historical Commerce and Life | ||||
| Wax Museum | ||||
| Yokaichi/Gokoku Townscape Preservation Center | ||||
| ギャラリー 闘変木と偏竹林 | ||||
| 五十崎凧博物館 | ||||
| 五十崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 井関邦三郎記念館 | ||||
| 伊方町町見郷土館 | ||||
| 八幡浜市民ギャラリー・郷土資料室 | ||||
| 城山郷土館 | ||||
| 大洲市立博物館 | ||||
| 宇和先哲記念館 | ||||
| 宇和島市立伊達博物館 | ||||
| 宇和島市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 宇和文化会館 | ||||
| 宇和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇和民具館 | ||||
| 宇和米博物館 | ||||
| 愛媛県歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 愛治ふるさと館 | ||||
| 牛鬼館 | ||||
| 畦地梅太郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 肱川風の博物館・歌麿館 | ||||
| 芝不器男記念館 | ||||
| 西予市明浜歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 西予市立ギャラリーしろかわ | ||||
| 西予市立城川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 開明学校 |
Libraries in Uwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōzu City Library 大洲図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡浜市立保内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡浜市立市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 内子町立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立肱川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立長浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇和島市立三間公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇和島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 簡野道明記念吉田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市図書交流館まなびあん | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市宇和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西予市農村モデル野村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鬼北町中央公民館図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Uwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAにしうわ特産センター | |||||
| 八幡浜市水産物地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 宇和島青果市場 | |||||
| 宇和島青果販連市場 | |||||
| 新鮮市場 | |||||
| 駅なか浜っ子 |
Hotels in Uwa
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uwa
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uwa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Uwa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Uwa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Uwa
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Uwa
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uwa
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uwa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Uwa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Uwa
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Uwa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uwa
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akehama Post Office | |
| Hokezu Post Office | |
| Karihama Post Office | |
| Kuranuki Post Office | |
| Seiyo Post Office | |
| Tada Post Office | |
| Tanosuji Post Office | |
| Tawarazu Post Office | |
| Uwa Kamo Post Office | |
| Uwa Post Office | |
| Yamada Post Office | |
| 下泊簡易郵便局 | |
| 喜佐方簡易郵便局 | |
| 岩木簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Uwa
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 7つの扉 | ||
| 時の実 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uwa
49 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 42 Butsumoku-ji | |
| 43 Meiseki-ji | |
| Kongoji 金剛寺 | |
| Long tooth Jizo Bodhisattva Hall | |
| Risshoji 立正寺 | |
| 一言主神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 三瓶神社 | |
| 信里庵 | |
| 光教寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 出雲大社 | |
| 勝光寺 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 十二所神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Uwa
What is the population of Uwa?
Uwa has a population of 35,388 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 451.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Uwa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Uwa?
Uwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.
How is the job market in Uwa?
The job market in Uwa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,132 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Uwa?
The median home value in Uwa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.