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Wajima, Japan
Ishikawa · Japan
Wajima is a small city in Ishikawa, Japan with a population of 24,608. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 24,608 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4046°, 136.8991° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ishikawa |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.8 inches (2,128 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,400 |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
About Wajima
Wajima is a small city in Japan (Ishikawa) with a population of 24,608. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wajima vs Japan Average
Income: Wajima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,400 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 787 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,843 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wajima
Wajima has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 164.6 sq mi (426.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4046°N, 136.8991°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 | 34 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 40 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 85 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 29 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 141 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 46 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 109 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 107 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 111 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 114 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 122 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 139 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 145 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 156 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 176 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 182 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
Wajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (4.6").
Schools in Wajima
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立上野台中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上野台中学校舳倉島分校 | - | - | - | - |
| Wajima Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西保中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鳳至小学校舳倉島分校 | - | - | - | - |
| Konosu Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 石川県立輪島高等学校 稲舟校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 輪島市内6小学校仮設校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| Wajima High School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajima City Fugeshi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 輪島市立河原田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Wajima City Oya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wajima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wajima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oku-Noto Shiotamura Agehamakan Museum | ||||
| Wajima Kiriko Art Museum | ||||
| Wajima Museum of Urushi Art | ||||
| 石川県柳田星の観察館 満天星 | ||||
| 石川県海洋漁業科学館 | ||||
| 穴水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 穴水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 能登中居鋳物館 | ||||
| 能登天領庄屋中谷家 | ||||
| 能登集古館南惣 | ||||
| 輪島市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 輪島市黒島天領北前船資料館 | ||||
| 輪島漆器資料館 |
Libraries in Wajima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monzen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 穴水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 輪島市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wajima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 出張 輪島朝市 |
Hotels in Wajima
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wajima
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wajima
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wajima
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wajima
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wajima
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wajima
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wajima
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Wajima
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Wajima
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kawarada Post Office | |
| Konosu Summary Post Office | |
| Najimi Post Office | |
| Nishiho Post Office | |
| Shitsura Post Office | |
| Tome Summary Post Office | |
| Wajima Fugeshi Post Office | |
| Wajima Post Office | |
| Wajima Shonammachi Post Office | |
| 当目簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wajima
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Juzo Shrine | |
| Sumiyoshi Shrine | |
| 子安社 | |
| 秋葉社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 輪島教会 | |
| 金比羅社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wajima
What is the population of Wajima?
Wajima has a population of 24,608 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 164.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wajima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,400, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Wajima?
Wajima has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.8 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wajima?
The job market in Wajima is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 787 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wajima?
The median home value in Wajima is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.