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Yokoze, Japan
Saitama · Japan
Yokoze is a small city in Saitama, Japan with a population of 7,979. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 7,979 |
| Population Density | 422 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9845°, 139.0946° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saitama |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $36,200 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Yokoze
Yokoze is a small city in Japan (Saitama) with a population of 7,979. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yokoze vs Japan Average
Income: Yokoze vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $36,200 |
| 52% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 255 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $106,000 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $530 |
| 54% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,192 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yokoze
Yokoze 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 1234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (48.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9845°N, 139.0946°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 105 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 105 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 131 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 132 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 74 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 88 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 59 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 70 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 71 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 77 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 84 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 87 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 94 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 94 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 119 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 121 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Yokoze has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.1").
Schools in Yokoze
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokoze Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立高篠中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高篠小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yokoze Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yokoze
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yokoze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichibu Festival Hall | ||||
| Fukasawa Tiny Museum | ||||
| Gyokudō Art Museum | ||||
| Hanno Municipal Museum | ||||
| Hinohara Toy Museum | ||||
| Kushi-Kanzashi Museum | ||||
| Mt. buko Museum | ||||
| Nippara Forest Museum | ||||
| Okutama Water and Green Museum | ||||
| Ome Akatsuka-Fujio Kaikan Memorial | ||||
| Ome Kimono Museum | ||||
| Ome Municipal Art Museum | ||||
| Ōme Municipal History Provincial Museum | ||||
| Saitama Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Showa Gento-kan Museum | ||||
| Showa Retro Packaging Museum | ||||
| Tamashin Mitake Art Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Video Game Museum Robot Fukaya | ||||
| Yoshikawa Eiji House & Museum | ||||
| いしかり | ||||
| カタクリとオオムラサキの林 展示館兼休憩所 | ||||
| さいたま川の博物館 | ||||
| せせらぎの里 美術館 | ||||
| ふるさと文化伝習館 | ||||
| マイコン博物館 夢の図書館 模型とラジオの博物館 | ||||
| やまとーあーとみゅーじあむ | ||||
| 中曽根康弘・ロナルドレーガン日米首脳会談記念館 日の出山荘 | ||||
| 佛教資料館 | ||||
| 吉田家住宅 | ||||
| 埼玉県立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 塙保己一記念館 | ||||
| 大滝レイクビューハウス 滝沢ダム資料館 | ||||
| 奥武蔵竹工芸資料館 | ||||
| 小川和紙資料館 | ||||
| 慈光寺宝物殿 | ||||
| 教育参考館(資料館) | ||||
| 旧秩父セメント資料展示室 | ||||
| 木材文化館 | ||||
| 横瀬町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 浦山ダム資料館 うららぴあ | ||||
| 渋沢栄一 青天を衝け 深谷大河ドラマ館 | ||||
| 渋沢栄一記念館 | ||||
| 甘楽町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 白雲山鳥居文庫 | ||||
| 秩父宮記念三峯山博物館 | ||||
| 秩父市立大滝歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 秩父市立荒川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 秩父美術館 | ||||
| 秩父錦酒づくりの森酒蔵資料館 | ||||
| 笛畝人形記念美術館 | ||||
| 美里町 遺跡の森館 | ||||
| 羽村市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 鉢形城歴史館 | ||||
| 長岡今朝吉記念ギャラリー | ||||
| 長瀞町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 長瀞綜合博物館 | ||||
| 高山社情報館 | ||||
| 高麗郷古民家 | ||||
| 高麗郷民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Yokoze
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ome City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ときがわ町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 児玉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 入間市立図書館金子分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 奥多摩町立古里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 奥多摩町立氷川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寄居町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小鹿野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立中央図書館城山分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日の出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日高市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東秩父村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 森の家 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横瀬町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 毛呂山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 深谷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊谷市立江南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊谷市立江南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 知識の森嵐山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神流町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福生市立わかぎり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福生市立武蔵野台図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父市立秩父図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父市立荒川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美里町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽村市図書館 加美分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花園町立花園こども情報交流図書館アクロス | 0.0 | |||||
| 越生町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都幾川公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市大門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市小曾木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市成木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市新町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市東青梅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市梅郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市沢井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市河辺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市長淵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市青梅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立図書館名栗分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yokoze
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| うどんの奥乃庄 | |||||
| むさし乃 | |||||
| 青梅インターフローラ | |||||
| 青梅青果 地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Yokoze
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yokoze
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yokoze
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yokoze
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yokoze
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yokoze
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yokoze
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yokoze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozawa Sake Brewery | ||||
| 佐藤酒造店 | ||||
| 柳田総本店武甲酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Yokoze
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yokoze
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yokoze
32 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 |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yokoze
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Yokoze Post Office | |
| 秩父高篠郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yokoze
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あいざわ整形クリニック | ||
| デイリハセンター うちリハ籠原店 | ||
| ハヤシ皮膚科クリニック | ||
| ひかりクリニック | ||
| リハビリデイサービス足軽 | ||
| 内山耳鼻咽喉科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yokoze
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chchibu No.01 Shimabu Ji | |
| Chichibu No.07 Houchou-ji | |
| Chichibu No.08 Saizen-ji | |
| Chichibu No.10 Daiji-ji | |
| Chichibu No.11 Joraku-ji | |
| Chichibu No.12 Nosakadera-Temple | |
| Chichibu03 Josen-ji | |
| Chichibu04 Kinsho-ji | |
| Chichibu06 Bokuun-ji | |
| Chichibu09 Akechi-ji | |
| Goka-do | |
| 上之壷稲荷神社 | |
| 光明寺 秩父33所2番納経所 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 山神様 | |
| 山神様 | |
| 常楽寺 | |
| 横瀬八幡宮 | |
| 猿田彦神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yokoze
What is the population of Yokoze?
Yokoze has a population of 7,979 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 422 people per square mile, spread across 18.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yokoze expensive to live in?
The median household income is $36,200, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yokoze?
Yokoze has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yokoze?
The job market in Yokoze is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 255 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yokoze?
The median home value in Yokoze is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.