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Yakage, Japan
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Yakage is a small city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 14,041. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 14,041 |
| Population Density | 401 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6285°, 133.5924° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Yakage
Yakage is a small city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 14,041. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yakage vs Japan Average
Income: Yakage vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 449 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,616 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yakage
Yakage 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 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6285°N, 133.5924°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 149 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 52 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 137 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 105 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Yakage has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Yakage
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立小田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Okayama Prefectural Yakage High School | — | — | — | — |
| 川面小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立小北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立美川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立矢掛小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yakage Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawamo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立山田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 小田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立中川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立美星小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立美星中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新本小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立呉妹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立北川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yakage
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yakage
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Smith | ||||
| Bisei Astronomical Observatory | ||||
| Fukuyama Auto & Clock Museum | ||||
| Ivy College | ||||
| K’s LABO | ||||
| Kagami Yagura | ||||
| Kurashiki Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Insectarium | ||||
| Kurashiki Local History Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft | ||||
| Moforu Furusato History Centre | ||||
| Music Box Museum | ||||
| Nozaki's Historical Museum | ||||
| Ohara Art Museum Crafts - Toyokan | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art Main Building | ||||
| Okayama Astronomical Museum | ||||
| Soja Kibiji Bunka-kan Art Gallery | ||||
| The Haibara former samurai family house | ||||
| The Museum | ||||
| The Ori-i former samurai family house | ||||
| Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Tribune Museum | ||||
| UKIYO-E KURASHIKI | ||||
| いがらしゆみこ美術館 | ||||
| いろは丸展示館 | ||||
| きびの森植物園 天空の王国 | ||||
| きび美ミュージアム | ||||
| しぶや美術館 | ||||
| ふくやま文学館 | ||||
| ふくやま書道美術館 | ||||
| ふくやま美術館 | ||||
| ふくろう美術館 | ||||
| プラネタリウム＆科学館 Planetarium | ||||
| ベンガラ館 | ||||
| まちづくり博物館 | ||||
| やかげ郷土美術館 | ||||
| ワコーミュージアム | ||||
| 中世夢が原 | ||||
| 中川美術館 | ||||
| 五流博物館 | ||||
| 井原市立田中美術館 | ||||
| 井原市芳井歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉敷アイビースクエア | ||||
| 倉敷ゲゲゲの妖怪館 | ||||
| 倉敷刀剣美術館 | ||||
| 倉敷埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 倉敷市立美術館 | ||||
| 倉敷市立自然史博物館 | ||||
| 倉紡記念館 | ||||
| 加茂川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 原澄治・本田實記念館 | ||||
| 古代まほろば館 | ||||
| 吉備考古館 | ||||
| 吹屋ふるさと村郷土館 | ||||
| 国際聚蔵館（歌舞藍） | ||||
| 大原美術館 分館 | ||||
| 大原美術館 別館 | ||||
| 大山名人記念館 | ||||
| 太陽美術館 | ||||
| 岡崎嘉平太記念館 | ||||
| 川崎医科大学現代医学教育博物館 | ||||
| 広兼邸 | ||||
| 広兼邸 | ||||
| 広島県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 成羽歴史史料館 | ||||
| 成羽町美術館 | ||||
| 戸川家記念館 | ||||
| 旧吹屋小学校 | ||||
| 旧片山家住宅 | ||||
| 早島町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 星野仙一記念館 | ||||
| 桃太郎のからくり博物館 | ||||
| 桃太郎資料館 | ||||
| 正覚院（山寺）宝物館 | ||||
| 水谷公記念館 | ||||
| 玉島海洋資料館 | ||||
| 磯崎眠亀記念館 | ||||
| 福山市神辺歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福田歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 竹橋美術館 | ||||
| 笠岡市井笠鉄道記念館(旧井笠鉄道新山駅) | ||||
| 笠岡市立カブトガニ博物館 | ||||
| 笠岡市立竹喬美術館 | ||||
| 笠岡市立郷土館 | ||||
| 総社市まちかど郷土館 | ||||
| 荻野美術館 | ||||
| 菅茶山記念館 | ||||
| 遊び心の美術館古意庵 | ||||
| 鞆の津ミュージアム | ||||
| 高松城址公園資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市吉備川上ふれあい漫画美術館 | ||||
| 高梁市商家資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市歴史美術館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鴨方郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Yakage
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4号館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 9号館/図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| LITTLE SPACE HAYASHIMA | 0.0 | |||||
| ライフパーク倉敷 図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 井原市立井原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 井原市立井原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 井原市芳井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立中央図書館 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立児島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立水島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立玉島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立真備図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立船穂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立足守図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 最上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢掛町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福山市かんなべ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福山市かんなべ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福山市東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福山市東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 総社市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 里庄町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金光さつき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立成羽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立高梁中央図書館（2016年閉館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨方町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yakage
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倉敷卸売市場 | |||||
| 倉敷路地市庭 | |||||
| 星の郷美星産直プラザ | |||||
| 玉島魚市場 | |||||
| 福山地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 笠岡総合卸売市場 | |||||
| 笠岡魚市場 |
Hotels in Yakage
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yakage
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yakage
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yakage
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yakage
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yakage
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yakage
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yakage
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yakage
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yakage
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yakage
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yakage
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yakage
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yakage
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bicchu Mikawa Post Office | |
| Bisei Meiji Summary Post Office | |
| Bisei Post Office | |
| Kitagawa Summary Post Office | |
| Makibinishi Post Office | |
| Mitani Post Office | |
| Oda Post Office | |
| Satoyamada Summary Post Office | |
| Shimpon Post Office | |
| Yakage Nakagawa Post Office | |
| Yakage Post Office | |
| 美星星田簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yakage
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| アートライフあしもり | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| 創心會 水島地域リハビリケアセンター | ||
| 高松リハビリテーションセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yakage
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡宮 | |
| 岩山神社 | |
| 本住寺 | |
| 神護寺 | |
| 観照寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yakage
What is the population of Yakage?
Yakage has a population of 14,041 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 401 people per square mile, spread across 35.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yakage expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Yakage?
Yakage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.
How is the job market in Yakage?
The job market in Yakage is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 449 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yakage?
The median home value in Yakage is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.