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Yae, Japan
Hiroshima · Japan
Yae is a small city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 17,763. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 17,763 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6833°, 132.5333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,845 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Yae
Yae is a small city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 17,763. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yae vs Japan Average
Income: Yae vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 568 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,105 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yae
Yae has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1616 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 288.4 sq mi (746.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6833°N, 132.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 68 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 54 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 52 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 88 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Yae has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (3.0").
Schools in Yae
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立本地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立八重小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立千代田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立広島県新庄高等学校附設中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立広島県新庄高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立千代田高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立豊平東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立豊平南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立豊平中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八千代中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立新庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川迫小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大朝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大朝中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立壬生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立八重東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立根野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yae
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Village | ||||
| Hiroshima City Transportation Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima City Transportation Museum | ||||
| 北広島町図書館大朝郷土資料室 | ||||
| 安芸高田市吉田歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 木炭自動車とレトロ車の館 | ||||
| 東広島市八本松歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東広島市立美術館 | ||||
| 美和郷土館 | ||||
| 邑南町郷土館 |
Libraries in Yae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library, Language Center | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立作木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立布野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島町千代田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島町豊平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸太田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立八千代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立吉田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立向原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立田園パラッツォ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立甲田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安芸高田市立美土里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐北区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 邑南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 邑南町立図書館石見分館 | 0.0 |
Golf Courses in Yae
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yae
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yae
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yae
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiyoda Minamigata Post Office | |
| Chiyoda Post Office | |
| Honji Post Office | |
| Ikekuwa Post Office | |
| Kawado Summary Post Office | |
| Kurasako Post Office | |
| Mibu Post Office | |
| Oasa Post Office | |
| Obayashi Summary Post Office | |
| Shijihara Post Office | |
| Shinjo Post Office | |
| Suzuhari Post Office | |
| Toyohira Post Office | |
| Tsushimi Post Office | |
| Yachiyo Post Office | |
| Yoshisaka Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yae
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 桝本産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yae
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 海応寺 | |
| 龍山八幡神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yae
What is the population of Yae?
Yae has a population of 17,763 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 288.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yae expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yae?
Yae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.
How is the job market in Yae?
The job market in Yae is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 568 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yae?
The median home value in Yae is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.