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Yachi, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Yachi is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 17,641. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 17,641 |
| Population Density | 794 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4219°, 140.3083° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Yachi
Yachi is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 17,641. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yachi vs Japan Average
Income: Yachi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,056 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yachi
Yachi 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 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4219°N, 140.3083°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 114 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 94 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 148 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 84 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 149 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 76 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 77 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 149 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 113 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 69 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 110 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 33 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 50 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 73 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 77 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 79 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 94 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 127 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 147 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 155 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 170 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 176 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 176 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 177 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in |
Yachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.3").
Schools in Yachi
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村山市立戸沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 寒河江市立三泉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 河北町立溝延小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 河北町立谷地西部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okubo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 河北町立北谷地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 河北町立谷地中部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大富小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立谷地南部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形県立谷地高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 河北町立河北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewazakura Art Museum | ||||
| Goto Museum | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Tendo Municipal Shogi Museum | ||||
| Tendo Museum | ||||
| Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yamagata City Local History Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| エコミュージアム コアセンター創遊館 | ||||
| 古澤酒造資料館 | ||||
| 大江町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天童民芸館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山辺町 ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 東根市東の杜資料館 | ||||
| 東根市美術館 | ||||
| 河北町紅花資料館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 金澤翔子記念館 |
Libraries in Yachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| どんがホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 天童市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寒河江市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東根市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 | |||||
| 西川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊学館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yachi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形生花卸売市場 | |||||
| 生活協同組合共立社 コープひがしはら |
Hotels in Yachi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yachi
60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yachi
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Yachi
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yachi
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yachi
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yachi
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yachi
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yachi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Brewery | ||||
| Zao Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Yachi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yachi
31 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yachi
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yachi
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fumoto Post Office | |
| Iwano Summary Post Office | |
| Kitayachi Post Office | |
| Mizonobe Post Office | |
| Murayama Okubo Post Office | |
| Nishisato Post Office | |
| Otomi Post Office | |
| Shimomaki Summary Post Office | |
| 河北郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yachi
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 安養寺 | |
| 宝寿院 | |
| 宝泉寺 | |
| 宝鏡寺 | |
| 宿用院 | |
| 岩木観音 | |
| 岩松院 | |
| 弥勒院 | |
| 慈眼寺 | |
| 慈眼院 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 深山神社 | |
| 清浄寺 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yachi
What is the population of Yachi?
Yachi has a population of 17,641 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 794 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yachi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Yachi?
Yachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yachi?
The job market in Yachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 565 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yachi?
The median home value in Yachi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.