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Yamakiya, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Yamakiya is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 12,170. Elevation: 1,913 ft (583 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 12,170 |
| Population Density | 158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6053°, 140.6605° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.0 inches (1,218 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Yamakiya
Yamakiya is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 12,170. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet (583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamakiya vs Japan Average
Income: Yamakiya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 389 |
Business (County)
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 | 4,868 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamakiya
Yamakiya has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 76.9 sq mi (199.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6053°N, 140.6605°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 68 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 120 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 100 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 137 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 82 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 39 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 52 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 63 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 82 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 98 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 111 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 125 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 140 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 142 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 145 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 151 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 174 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Yamakiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Yamakiya
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 川俣町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 川俣町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamakiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamakiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima City Museum of Photography | ||||
| Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| Motoazobu gallery | ||||
| Shinobuyama Guide Centre | ||||
| ギャラリー梟 | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二本松市和紙伝承館 | ||||
| 二本松市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 古関裕而記念館 | ||||
| 旧堀切邸 | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 |
Libraries in Yamakiya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 二本松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Yamakiya
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yamakiya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamakiya
31 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yamakiya
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamakiya
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Domeki Post Office | |
| Katsurao Post Office | |
| Kawamata Post Office | |
| Kohata Post Office | |
| Tosawa Post Office | |
| Towa Post Office | |
| Utsushi Post Office | |
| Yamakiya Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yamakiya
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mutsumi Neurology and Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Sakuma clinic | ||
| やぎうちクリニック | ||
| 八子リウマチ・内科・整形外科クリニック |
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What is the population of Yamakiya?
Yamakiya has a population of 12,170 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 76.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamakiya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yamakiya?
Yamakiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yamakiya?
The job market in Yamakiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 389 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamakiya?
The median home value in Yamakiya is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.