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Uwajima, Japan
Ehime · Japan
Uwajima is a mid-size city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 70,809. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 70,809 |
| Population Density | 391 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2238°, 132.5600° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ehime |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 50.6 years |
About Uwajima
Uwajima is a mid-size city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 70,809. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Uwajima vs Japan Average
Income: Uwajima 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) | 2,266 |
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 | 28,324 |
Property Tax
Climate in Uwajima
Uwajima 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 | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 181.3 sq mi (469.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2238°N, 132.5600°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 80 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 139 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 110 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 109 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in |
Uwajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Uwajima
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宇和島看護専門学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Uwajima
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 愛媛県立宇和島産業技術専門校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立天神小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立宇和島南中等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立明倫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鶴島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立津島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立宇和島水産高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立和霊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立番城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇和島市立三浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇和島市立遊子小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立北宇和高等学校三間分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三間中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高光小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇和島市立結出小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立住吉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立清満小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立九島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宇和津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧宇和島市立宇和海中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧宇和島市立小池小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇和島市立岩松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 成妙小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧宇和島市立石応小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立立間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立結出小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立遊子小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立吉田高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立奥南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立宇和島東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Uwajima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uwajima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ギャラリー 闘変木と偏竹林 | ||||
| 井関邦三郎記念館 | ||||
| 八幡浜市民ギャラリー・郷土資料室 | ||||
| 城山郷土館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 鬼北町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Uwajima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八幡浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八幡浜市立市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 四万十市立図書館西土佐分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大洲市立肱川図書館 | 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 Uwajima
| 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 Uwajima
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uwajima
34 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uwajima
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Uwajima
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Uwajima
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Uwajima
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Uwajima
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Uwajima
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Uwajima
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Uwajima
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uwajima
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uwajima
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Uwajima
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Uwajima
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uwajima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Uwajima
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 Uwajima
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 Uwajima
24 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitanada Post Office | |
| Kiyomitsu Post Office | |
| Miura Post Office | |
| Okuna Post office | |
| Shitaba Post Office | |
| Tachima Post Office | |
| Tsushima Post Office | |
| Uwajima Asahimachi Post Office | |
| Uwajima Atagomachi Post Office | |
| Uwajima Ekimae Post Office | |
| Uwajima Ibukicho Post Office | |
| Uwajima Kokubo Post Office | |
| Uwajima Kushima Post Office | |
| Uwajima Oura Post Office | |
| Uwajima Post Office | |
| Uwajima Saekimachi Post Office | |
| Uwajima Takamitsu Post Office | |
| Uwajima Wareicho Post Office | |
| Uwajima Yorimatsu Post Office | |
| Uwaumi Post Office | |
| Yoshida Post Office | |
| Yusu Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 宇和島寄松営業所 | |
| 宇和島船隠簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Uwajima
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 7つの扉 | ||
| 時の実 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uwajima
82 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 41 Ryuko-ji | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| Ganjoji | |
| Honkoji | |
| Jorakuji | |
| Ryukouin Temple | |
| Shirao Shrine | |
| Sumiyoshi Shrine | |
| Taga Shrine | |
| Tenman Shrine | |
| Warei Shrine | |
| カトリック宇和島教会 | |
| 一乗寺 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 仏海禅寺 | |
| 伊勢神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 信教寺 |
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What is the population of Uwajima?
Uwajima has a population of 70,809 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 181.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Uwajima 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 Uwajima?
Uwajima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.
How is the job market in Uwajima?
The job market in Uwajima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,266 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Uwajima?
The median home value in Uwajima is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.