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Yoshino-chō, Japan
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Yoshino-chō is a small city in Nara, Japan with a population of 8,829. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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| Population | 8,829 |
| Population Density | 176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3961°, 135.8577° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.2 inches (1,784 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Yoshino-chō
Yoshino-chō is a small city in Japan (Nara) with a population of 8,829. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yoshino-chō vs Japan Average
Income: Yoshino-chō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 283 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,532 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yoshino-chō
Yoshino-chō 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 1365 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3961°N, 135.8577°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 122 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 142 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 48 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 119 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 112 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 128 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 146 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 75 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 109 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Yoshino-chō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Yoshino-chō
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshino Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立吉野北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yoshino Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 県立奈良南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yoshino-chō
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/a/dio | anime, jpop | MP3 | |
| SOUND UP STATION NFRS | indie, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ | information, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NFRS Radio | country, dj sets | MP3 96 kbps | |
| R/a/dio (US) | 4chan, jpop | MP3 |
Museums in Yoshino-chō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akame Natural History Museum | ||||
| Asuka Historical Museum | ||||
| Chihaya Nature and Astronomy Museum | ||||
| Fujiwarakyo Museum | ||||
| Great Treasure Gallery | ||||
| Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan | ||||
| Kaki Persimmon Museum | ||||
| Kashihara City Museum of Insects | ||||
| Nabunken Excavation Office | ||||
| Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture | ||||
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | ||||
| SHARP Memorial & Technology Hall-Tenri | ||||
| Sumo Wrestling Museum | ||||
| Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum | ||||
| The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | ||||
| ギャラリーおやさと | ||||
| くすり資料館 | ||||
| まちなみギャラリー石景庵 | ||||
| まちや館 | ||||
| 亀の瀬地すべり歴史資料室 | ||||
| 五條市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 八尾市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 八木札の辻交流館 | ||||
| 千早赤阪村郷土資料館 | ||||
| 名張市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 喜多美術館 | ||||
| 大和玉仙閣美術館 | ||||
| 大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」 | ||||
| 大阪府立近つ飛鳥博物館 | ||||
| 大阪芸術大学博物館 | ||||
| 天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター | ||||
| 天川村立資料館 | ||||
| 天理大学附属天理参考館 | ||||
| 太子町立竹内街道歴史資料館 | ||||
| 安堵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宗宝蔵 | ||||
| 宝物収蔵庫 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 富本憲吉記念館 | ||||
| 展示館 | ||||
| 山上ケ岳歴史博物館 | ||||
| 市立五條文化博物館 | ||||
| 明日香民族資料館 | ||||
| 月山日本刀鍛錬道場記念館 | ||||
| 松源院民芸館 | ||||
| 柏原市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 森と水の源流館 | ||||
| 橿原市昆虫館新館 | ||||
| 橿原市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 歴史に憩う橿原市博物館 | ||||
| 水平社博物館 | ||||
| 法隆寺大宝蔵殿 | ||||
| 當麻寺奥院宝物館 | ||||
| 葛城の道歴史文化館 | ||||
| 葛城市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 賀名生の里歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郡山金魚資料館 | ||||
| 香芝市二上山博物館 | ||||
| 黒塚古墳資料館 |
Libraries in Yoshino-chō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8号棟 情報ライブラリー本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakurai Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenri Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yoshino Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| くどやま森の童話館 | 0.0 | |||||
| ゆかいな図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上牧町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五條市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八尾市立山本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八尾市立山本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八尾市立山本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 名張市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和高田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大淀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天理市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川上村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川西町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広陵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御所市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 斑鳩町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立国分図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立国分図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 河合町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 王寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田原本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立古市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立古市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立新庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立當麻図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yoshino-chō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| じゃんぼ總本店国分 | |||||
| じゃんぼ總本店国分 | |||||
| 元ふくせ | |||||
| 元ふくせ | |||||
| 小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ | |||||
| 森谷醤油 | |||||
| 橋本共栄青果市場 | |||||
| 橋本地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 橋本魚市場株式会社 |
Hotels in Yoshino-chō
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yoshino-chō
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yoshino-chō
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yoshino-chō
11 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yoshino-chō
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yoshino-chō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choryo Brew Park | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Yoshino-chō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yoshino-chō
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yoshino-chō
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yoshino-chō
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ryumon Post Office | |
| Yoshino Kamiichi Post Office | |
| Yoshino Miyataki Post Office | |
| Yoshino Post Office | |
| Yoshinoyama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yoshino-chō
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chikurin-in | |
| Katsute Shrine | |
| Kimpusen-ji | |
| Kinpusen-ji Temple | |
| Kizo-in Temple | |
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | |
| Sakuramotobo | |
| Shidegake Shrine | |
| Shrine | |
| Tonan-in Temple | |
| Yoshimizu-jinja | |
| 吉野山口神社 | |
| 吉野水分神社 (Yoshino-mikumari-Shrine) | |
| 吉野神宮 | |
| 大名持神社 | |
| 天理教集会所 | |
| 弘願寺 | |
| 水分神社 | |
| 沸国寺 | |
| 蛭子宮 |
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What is the population of Yoshino-chō?
Yoshino-chō has a population of 8,829 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yoshino-chō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yoshino-chō?
Yoshino-chō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.
How is the job market in Yoshino-chō?
The job market in Yoshino-chō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 283 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yoshino-chō?
The median home value in Yoshino-chō is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.