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Yuasa, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Yuasa is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 11,960. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yuasa
Yuasa is a town located in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021, the town had an estimated population of 11,413 in 5,338 households and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 20.79 square kilometres (8.03 sq mi). Yuasa claims to be the birthplace of soy sauce.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 11,960 |
| Population Density | 1,489 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0369°, 135.1804° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.2 inches (1,657 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Yuasa
Yuasa is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 11,960. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yuasa vs Japan Average
Income: Yuasa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 383 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,784 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yuasa
Yuasa 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 1434 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0369°N, 135.1804°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 106 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 100 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 118 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 122 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 113 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 66 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 38 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 111 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 62 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 117 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Yuasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Yuasa
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立糸我小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯浅町立田村小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田栖川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田栖川小学校吉川分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田殿小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立藤並小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立箕島高等学校 宮原校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立文成中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立宮原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯浅町立湯浅小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯浅町立湯浅中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田川町立吉備中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 和歌山県立有田中央高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立耐久高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立藤並小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yuasa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yuasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Modern Art Wakayama | ||||
| Wakayama City Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore | ||||
| わかやま歴史館 | ||||
| 和歌山市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 岩出市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御坊市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旧栖原家 | ||||
| 有吉佐和子記念館 | ||||
| 有田川町鉄道交流館 | ||||
| 有田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 水ときらめき紀の川館 | ||||
| 海南市海南歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 湯浅おもちゃ博物館 | ||||
| 湯浅しょうゆ資料館角長の職入蔵 | ||||
| 熊野古道 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甚風呂 | ||||
| 紀の川市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 職人蔵 | ||||
| 蒸気機関車 D51 1085号機 | ||||
| 醤油資料館 |
Libraries in Yuasa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みなべ町立図書館上南部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 地域交流センター ALEC | 0.0 | |||||
| 地域交流センター ALEC | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩出町立駅前ライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 御坊市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 河北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南nobinos | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南nobinos | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南市下津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南市下津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯浅町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 粉河町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 貴志川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金屋町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yuasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれたて広場 | |||||
| 株式会社 ユニ・ワールド 本社/営業本部 | |||||
| 紀の川市桃山物産センター | |||||
| 黑潮市場 |
Hotels in Yuasa
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yuasa
42 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yuasa
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yuasa
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yuasa
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yuasa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yuasa
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yuasa
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yuasa
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yuasa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yuasa
7 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 |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yuasa
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hirogawa Hiro Summary Post Office | |
| Hirogawa Post Office | |
| Kibi Post Office | |
| Miyahara Post Office | |
| Tadono Post Office | |
| Yuasa Nakamachi Post Office | |
| Yuasa Post Office | |
| Yuasa Suhara Post Office | |
| Yuasa Yokota Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yuasa
48 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ありいクリニック | ||
| ありいクリニック | ||
| うつのみやレディースクリニック | ||
| うつのみやレディースクリニック | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| かわばた産婦人科 | ||
| かわばた産婦人科 | ||
| しま内科胃腸科クリニック | ||
| しま内科胃腸科クリニック | ||
| なかた消化器科内科クリニック | ||
| なかた消化器科内科クリニック | ||
| なかむら消化器科内科 | ||
| なかむら消化器科内科 | ||
| 保健センター | ||
| 保健センター | ||
| 北村泌尿器科内科クリニック | ||
| 北村泌尿器科内科クリニック | ||
| 和クリニック | ||
| 和クリニック | ||
| 和歌山スペイクリニック | ||
| 和歌山スペイクリニック | ||
| 和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所 | ||
| 和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所 | ||
| 坂口小児科医院 | ||
| 坂口小児科医院 | ||
| 夏見整形外科 | ||
| 夏見整形外科 | ||
| 宮前クリニックモール | ||
| 宮前クリニックモール | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 柏井小児科 | ||
| 柏井小児科 | ||
| 栗山内科 | ||
| 栗山内科 | ||
| 河西診療所 | ||
| 河西診療所 | ||
| 福慈会福外科病院 | ||
| 福慈会福外科病院 | ||
| 秋月レディースクリニック | ||
| 秋月レディースクリニック | ||
| 紀伊風土記の丘クリニック | ||
| 紀伊風土記の丘クリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック | ||
| 野村内科医院 | ||
| 野村内科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuasa
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Itoga Inari-jinjya Shrine | |
| Kunitsu-jinja Shrine | |
| えびす神社 | |
| 仙光寺 | |
| 円光寺 | |
| 勝楽寺 | |
| 南恵比寿神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 宝林寺 | |
| 宮原神社 | |
| 恵比須神社 | |
| 教専寺 | |
| 施無畏寺 | |
| 最勝寺 | |
| 本勝寺 | |
| 正覚寺 | |
| 深専寺 | |
| 湯浅キリスト教会 | |
| 湯浅大宮顕国神社 | |
| 満願寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yuasa
What is the population of Yuasa?
Yuasa has a population of 11,960 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,489 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yuasa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Yuasa?
Yuasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.
How is the job market in Yuasa?
The job market in Yuasa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 383 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yuasa?
The median home value in Yuasa is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.