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).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 9,761 |
| Population Density | 113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3634°, 139.0798° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kanagawa |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $38,600 |
| Median Age | 46.2 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamakita vs Japan Average
Income: Yamakita vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $38,600 |
| 49% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 312 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 3,904 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 86.7 sq mi (224.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3634°N, 139.0798°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamakita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamakita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadano City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Isehara City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Isehara City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Isehara City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matsuda Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mishima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Yamakita
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamakita
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamakita
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamakita
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamakita
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamakita
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yamakita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamakita
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三保郵便局 | |
| 山北岸郵便局 | |
| 山北郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yamakita
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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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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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