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Yamakita, Japan

Kanagawa · Japan

Yamakita is a small city in Kanagawa, Japan with a population of 9,761. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,761 Population 113/sq mi density
472 ft Elevation 144 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$38,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,600 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $610/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,761
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density113/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$38,600
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$610
Housing Units3,904

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population9,761
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates35.3634°, 139.0798°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKanagawa
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation65.1 inches (1,653 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$38,600
Median Age46.2 years

About Yamakita

Yamakita is a small city in Japan (Kanagawa) with a population of 9,761. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yamakita has a population of 9,761 with a density of 113 people per square mile, spread across 86.7 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,761
Total Population
113
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above Japan avg
86.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yamakita vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yamakita is $38,600, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 312 business establishments.

Income: Yamakita vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,600
49% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)312

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yamakita is $122,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $610 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,904 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,000
57% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$610
48% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,904

Property Tax

Yamakita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area86.7 sq mi (224.6 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates35.3634°N, 139.0798°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,022 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 75 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 115 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 101 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 114 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 127 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 136 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 117 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 133 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 127 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 59 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 46 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 66 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 144 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 146 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 83 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 123 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 101 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 59 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 118 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 276 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 232 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 291 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 56 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 39 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 148 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 194 km
2017 Lan Category 1 278 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 124 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 81 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 286 km
2011 Roke Category 3 61 km
2009 Melor Category 1 273 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 220 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 288 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 29 km
2005 Saola Category 2 291 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 48 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 27 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 48 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 99 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 48 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 64 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 101 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 62 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 64 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 114 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 92 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 75 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 117 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 127 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 95 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 73 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 64 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 139 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 21 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 132 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake 102 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 16 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 32 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 52 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 77 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 96 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 106 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 109 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 126 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 126 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 127 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 133 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 147 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 148 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 156 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 8.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in
August 74°F (24°C) 9.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 6.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest

Yamakita has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Yamakita

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
山北町立山北中学校
山北町立川村小学校
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Radio Stations near Yamakita

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yamakita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atami City Izu-san Local Museum
Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum
D51
D51
D51広場
D51広場
D51広場
D51広場
Endo Shell Museum
Forest touch tone Museum
Fuji Motor Sports Museum
HADANO HISTORY MUSEUM
Hadano Visitor Centre
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Ekiden museum
Hakone Geomuseum
Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum
Hakone Museum of Art
Hakone Museum of Photography
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan
Homma Yoseki Museum
Houtoku Museum
Isehara Science Center
Isehara Science Center
IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Kannami Buddha Statues Museum
Miki Sawada Memorial Museum
Mishima City Museum of Local History
Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures
Myohokkeiji Temple Museum
Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art
Narukawa Museum of Art
Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum
Odawara Literary Museum
Odawara Local Culture Museum
Okada Museum of Art
Pola Museum of Art
Rekishi-Kenbunkan Museum
Sano Art Museum
Sontoku Memorial Museum
The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers
Treasure Hall
Tsukui-Lake Commemorate Hall
Tsukui-Lake Commemorate Hall
Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum
Venetian Glass Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art
アトリエ展示室
アトリエ展示室
ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館
ドールハウス美術館
三宮郷土博物館
三宮郷土博物館
三島由紀夫文学館
上野原市民俗資料館
中郷館
井上靖文学館
人間国宝美術館
俳句の館風生庵
八木重吉記念館
八木重吉記念館
加藤学園考古学研究所
南足柄市郷土資料館
大磯町郷土資料館
大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿
奥津国道美術館
宝殿
宝殿
宮永岳彦記念美術館
小田原市郷土文化館分館 松永記念館
尾崎咢堂記念館
尾崎咢堂記念館
山北町立丹沢森林館薬草園
山北町鉄道資料館
山本丘人記念館
山本丘人記念館
平賀敬美術館
御殿場スポーツカーガーデン
復生記念館
徳富蘇峰記念館
徳富蘇峰館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
木村美術館
札掛森の家
東京家政学院生活文化博物館
東京家政学院生活文化博物館
松前記念館
森の民話館
森の民話館
江戸民具街道(おもしろ体験博物館)
清川村宮ヶ瀬湖水の郷交流館
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム
相模湖記念館
石仏群と歴史館
神奈川県丹沢湖ビジターセンター
神奈川県立21世紀の森
神奈川県立宮ケ瀬ビジターセンター
箱根ドールハウス美術館
箱根武士の里美術館
箱根町立郷土資料館
箱根町立郷土資料館
資料館
都留いきものふれあいの里
都留市博物館ミュージアム都留
都留市商家資料館
都留市尾県郷土資料館
酒匂川ふれあい館
鈴廣かまぼこ博物館
鈴廣のかまぼこ博物館
雨岳文庫資料館
雨岳文庫資料館

Libraries in Yamakita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hadano City Library0.0
Isehara City Library0.0
Isehara City Library0.0
Isehara City Library0.0
Matsuda Town Library0.0
Mishima City Library0.0
まなづる図書館0.0
七沢児童館 図書室0.0
七沢児童館 図書室0.0
下古沢児童館 図書室0.0
下古沢児童館 図書室0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
伊勢原南公民館 図書資料室0.0
伊勢原南公民館 図書資料室0.0
伊勢原南公民館 図書資料室0.0
伊勢原南公民館 図書資料室0.0
南足柄市立図書館0.0
大井町図書館0.0
大月市立図書館0.0
大磯図書館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
宮の里児童館 図書室0.0
宮の里児童館 図書室0.0
小山町立図書館0.0
小田原市立かもめ図書館0.0
小田原駅東口図書館0.0
小野児童館 図書室0.0
小野児童館 図書室0.0
小鮎公民館図書室0.0
小鮎公民館図書室0.0
山中湖情報創造館0.0
山北町図書室0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
御殿場市立図書館0.0
忍野村立おしの図書館0.0
愛川町図書館0.0
愛川町図書館0.0
愛川町図書館0.0
愛川町図書館0.0
森の里公民館図書室0.0
森の里公民館図書室0.0
沼津高専図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
湘南キャンパス図書館0.0
湘南キャンパス図書館0.0
湯河原町立図書館0.0
玉川公民館図書室0.0
玉川公民館図書室0.0
荻野公民館図書室0.0
荻野公民館図書室0.0
荻野公民館図書室0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
都留市立図書館0.0
長泉町民図書館0.0
青野原図書室0.0
青野原図書室0.0
飯山中部児童館 図書室0.0
飯山中部児童館 図書室0.0
鳶尾児童館 図書室0.0
鳶尾児童館 図書室0.0
鳶尾児童館 図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Yamakita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAふじ伊豆 JAふれあい市
Mishima Seika
ハッピーストア
ハッピーストア
ハッピーストア
ハッピーストア
小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場
神奈川青果 (株) 秦野市場
農産物直売所

Hotels in Yamakita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

料理旅館笹屋

Restaurants in Yamakita

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ヴァンサン館
ガキ大将山北店
しみづ食堂
ふか沢
ポッポ駅前屋
みっちゃん食堂
一休食堂

Cafes in Yamakita

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かしわ坂茶寮
ツリーウッドコーヒー

Train Stations in Yamakita

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yaga
Yamakita

Gas Stations in Yamakita

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA
ゼネラル石油

Banks in Yamakita

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Yokohama
さがみ信用金庫山北支店

Golf Courses in Yamakita

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

山北町パークゴルフ場

Stadiums & Teams in Yamakita

TeamLeagueDivision
いせはらサンシャイン・スタジアム

Ski Resorts Near Yamakita

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 $0
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yamakita

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
Chofu AirportMedium Airport
Iruma Air BaseMedium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
JMSDF Tateyama Air BaseMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing AreaSmall Airport
Fujikawa AirstripSmall Airport
Fukiage AirstripSmall Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Honda AirportSmall Airport
Hoshubana GliderportSmall Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Izu Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannami Glider ParkSmall Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Kuge Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato AirfieldSmall Airport
Miho AirfieldSmall Airport
Mint AirstripSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Oshino Sky Sports ClubSmall Airport
Sekiyado GliderportSmall Airport
Tachikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokyo Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yamakita

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三保郵便局
山北岸郵便局
山北郵便局

Treatment Centers in Yamakita

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
マイスペリハ館 大島
広瀬病院
広瀬病院
武蔵岡診療所
武蔵岡診療所
黄金井クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamakita

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡神社
八幡神社
天社神社
天社神社
成就院
東光院
棚倉神社
水神
社宮神
神尾田神社
秋葉神社
種徳寺
般若院
道祖神
都夫良野地蔵堂

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yamakita

What is the population of Yamakita?

Yamakita has a population of 9,761 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 86.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yamakita expensive to live in?

The median household income is $38,600, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yamakita?

Yamakita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches.

How is the job market in Yamakita?

The job market in Yamakita is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 312 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yamakita?

The median home value in Yamakita is $122,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $610.

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