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Yahaba, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Yahaba is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 28,056. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 28,056 |
| Population Density | 949 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6111°, 141.1474° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.7 inches (1,364 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Yahaba
Yahaba is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 28,056. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yahaba vs Japan Average
Income: Yahaba vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 898 |
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 | 11,222 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yahaba
Yahaba has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6111°N, 141.1474°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 144 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 69 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 111 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 120 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 140 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 123 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 138 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 147 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 140 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 93 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 30 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 34 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 46 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 52 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 103 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 104 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 110 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 119 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 127 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 137 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 174 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Yahaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Yahaba
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 盛岡市立永井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立矢巾東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県消防学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立盛岡となん支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東山堂ヤマハ音楽教室 矢巾教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 盛岡市立見前中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立南昌みらい高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立徳田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立煙山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岩手県立盛岡工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 盛岡市立見前小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 盛岡市立見前南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 盛岡市立手代森小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立矢巾中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立矢巾北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢巾町立不動小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yahaba
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yahaba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hara Kei Memorial Museum | ||||
| Iwate Museum of Art | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Museum | ||||
| Miyazawa Kenji Museum | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか町家物語館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 宮沢賢治童話村 | ||||
| 小岩井農場資料館 | ||||
| 小岩井農場重要文化財ギャラリー | ||||
| 山の駅 昭和の学校 | ||||
| 岩手県立博物館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 明治橋際の御蔵（下町資料館） | ||||
| 深沢紅子野の花美術館 | ||||
| 滝沢市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 盛岡てがみ館 | ||||
| 盛岡山車資料館 | ||||
| 盛岡市こども科学館 | ||||
| 盛岡市先人記念館 | ||||
| 石川啄木記念館 | ||||
| 羅須地人協会 | ||||
| 花巻市博物館 | ||||
| 花巻新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高村光太郎紀念館（花巻歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Yahaba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morioka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 盛岡大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花巻市立大迫図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雫石町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yahaba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 |
Hotels in Yahaba
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yahaba
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yahaba
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yahaba
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yahaba
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yahaba
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yahaba
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yahaba
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yahaba
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yahaba
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yahaba
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yahaba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yahaba
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yahaba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yahaba
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fudo Post Office | |
| Iwate RyutsuCenter-nai Post Office | |
| Kamiyatsugi Summary Post Office | |
| Morioka Mirumae Post Office | |
| Otobe Post Office | |
| Teshiromori Summary Post Office | |
| Tokuda Post Office | |
| Yahaba Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yahaba
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あべ神経内科クリニック | ||
| いするぎ医院 | ||
| おぼない内科クリニック | ||
| さいとうレディスクリニック | ||
| さとう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| せいの眼科クリニック | ||
| たぐち脳神経外科クリニック 通所リハビリセンター | ||
| とみざわ甲状腺・乳腺のクリニック盛岡 | ||
| ひろし外科肛門科 | ||
| やはば眼科 | ||
| わたなべ内科 神経内科クリニック | ||
| 中の橋齋藤クリニック | ||
| 二宮内科クリニック | ||
| 小笠原眼科クリニック | ||
| 徳永整形外科 | ||
| 森谷医院 | ||
| 盛岡駅前あおば脳神経外科内科 | ||
| 細井外科医院 | ||
| 藤島内科医院 | ||
| 黒川産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yahaba
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 多賀神社 | |
| 平野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 雀神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yahaba
What is the population of Yahaba?
Yahaba has a population of 28,056 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 949 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yahaba expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yahaba?
Yahaba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yahaba?
The job market in Yahaba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 898 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yahaba?
The median home value in Yahaba is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.