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Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Yamaguchi is a large city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 193,966. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 193,966 |
| Population Density | 491 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1833°, 131.4667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi is a large city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 193,966. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamaguchi vs Japan Average
Income: Yamaguchi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 77,586 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi 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 1883 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 395.1 sq mi (1,023.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1833°N, 131.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 75 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 101 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 94 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 37 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 101 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 124 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 148 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 150 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Yamaguchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Yamaguchi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaguchi University | University | — | Visit → |
| YIC公務員専門学校 | College | — | — |
| YIC専門学校 | College | — | — |
| YIC看護福祉専門学校 | College | — | — |
| 保険管理センター | University | — | — |
| 山口学芸大学 | College | — | — |
| 山口県立大学 | University | — | — |
| 山口県立大学 看護棟 | University | — | — |
| 山口県立農業大学校 | College | — | — |
| 山口短期大学 | College | — | — |
| 放送大学山口学習センター | University | — | — |
| 萩国際大学（国際情報学部） | University | — | — |
| 農林総合技術センター農業研修部 | College | — | — |
Schools in Yamaguchi
81+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立大内南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立山口中央高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鴻南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立良城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立湯田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小鯖小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大殿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大殿中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立山口農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内中学校氷上分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立仁保小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立仁保中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口養護学校・みほり分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属山口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属山口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立平川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立大歳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立湯田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属山口小学校付属幼稚園 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立白石中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立白石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属山口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県立山口高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県立育成学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立平川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立大歳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yamaguchi Saikyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立鴻南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県警察学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯田自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立野田学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立野田学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立中村女子高等学校専攻科校舎 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立 中村女子高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鴻南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立良城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立湯田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小鯖小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大殿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大殿中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 綾木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内中学校氷上分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐々並小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐々並中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立仁保小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立仁保中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口養護学校・みほり分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属山口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立湯田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属山口小学校付属幼稚園 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立白石中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立白石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口大学教育学部付属山口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県立山口高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県立育成学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立平川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立平川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属山口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yamaguchi Saikyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立鴻南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県警察学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯田自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立野田学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立野田学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立中村女子高等学校専攻科校舎 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立 中村女子高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立山口中央高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamaguchi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamaguchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center | ||||
| hagiyaki museum | ||||
| Rurikōji Museum | ||||
| Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] | ||||
| かまぼこ歴史館 | ||||
| ギャルリー小川 | ||||
| のむら美術館 | ||||
| 世界を旅する植物館 | ||||
| 中原中也記念館 | ||||
| 大理石加工展示館 | ||||
| 山口市小郡文化資料館 | ||||
| 山口市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山口県立山口博物館 | ||||
| 山口県立美術館 | ||||
| 山口県立萩美術館・浦上記念館 | ||||
| 料金所 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 毛利博物館 | ||||
| 熊谷美術館（重要文化財熊谷家住宅） | ||||
| 石井茶碗美術館 | ||||
| 石炭記念館 | ||||
| 秋吉台エコ・ミュージアム | ||||
| 秋吉台科学博物館 | ||||
| 萩博物館 | ||||
| 萩史料館 | ||||
| 萩市立阿武川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 萩陶芸美術館・吉賀大眉記念館 | ||||
| 鋳銭司郷土館 | ||||
| 防府天満宮歴史館 | ||||
| 防府市青少年科学館 | ||||
| 阿弥陀寺文化財収蔵庫 | ||||
| 香月泰男美術館 |
Libraries in Yamaguchi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaguchi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yamaguchi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇部市学びの森くすのき | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇部市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇部西高校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡町立小郡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口市立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口市立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口県立山口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋芳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 萩市立明木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 萩市立萩図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 防府図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿知須町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yamaguchi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山口県漁協防府地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 山口青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 山口青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 潮彩市場防府 | |||||
| 防府青果 |
Hotels in Yamaguchi
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yamaguchi
48 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamaguchi
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yamaguchi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yamaguchi
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Yamaguchi
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamaguchi
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yamaguchi
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamaguchi
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamaguchi
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamaguchi
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yamaguchi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamaguchi
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yamaguchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamaguchi
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yamaguchi
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamaguchi
44 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayagi Post Office | |
| Mihori Post Office | |
| Mihori Post Office | |
| Niho Post Office | |
| Niho Post Office | |
| Oda Post Office | |
| Ogori Shimmachi Post Office | |
| Osaba Post Office | |
| Osaba Post Office | |
| Otoshi Post Office | |
| Otoshi Post Office | |
| Ouchi Post Office | |
| Ouchi Post Office | |
| Sasanami Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Chuo Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Chuo Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Daigaku-nai Summary Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Daigaku-nai Summary Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Hirakawa Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Hirakawa Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kanakoso Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kanakoso Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kanda Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kanda Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kencho-nai Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Kencho-nai Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Miyano Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Miyano Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Nakaichi Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Nakaichi Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Nakasanai Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Nakasanai Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi RyutsuCenter Summary Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Sakurabatake Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Sakurabatake Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Ushirogawa Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Ushirogawa Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Yoshiki Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Yoshiki Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Yuda Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Yuda Post Office | |
| 大内郵便局 | |
| 山口中市郵便局 | |
| 絵堂郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamaguchi
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | |
| Furukuma Jinja | |
| Jyoei-ji Temple & Sesshu's Garden | |
| Rujikōji Temple | |
| Rurikōji Pagoda | |
| Ryuzoji Temple | |
| Toshunji | |
| 万徳寺 | |
| 仁壁神社 | |
| 今八幡宮 | |
| 光円寺 | |
| 創価学会 山口文化会館 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙見社 | |
| 妙鑑寺 | |
| 小鯖鰐鳴八幡宮 | |
| 山口サビエル記念聖堂 | |
| 山口サビエル記念聖堂 | |
| 山口大神宮 | |
| 山口福音教会 |
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Quick Facts
Around Yamaguchi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Yamaguchi
1 places within 15 km
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yamaguchi
What is the population of Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi has a population of 193,966 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 491 people per square mile, spread across 395.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamaguchi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches.
How is the job market in Yamaguchi?
The job market in Yamaguchi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Yamaguchi?
The median home value in Yamaguchi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.