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Yuza, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Yuza is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 13,615. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 13,615 |
| Population Density | 169 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0157°, 139.9291° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.0 inches (1,803 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.3 inches (57 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Yuza
Yuza is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 13,615. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yuza vs Japan Average
Income: Yuza vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 436 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,446 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yuza
Yuza has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 80.5 sq mi (208.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0157°N, 139.9291°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 69 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 93 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 82 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 126 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 98 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 4 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 57 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 17 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 45 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 3 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 14 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 75 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 77 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 105 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 107 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 112 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 127 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 131 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 131 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 145 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 155 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 158 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 178 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 185 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 7.4 in |
Yuza has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Yuza
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鳥海八幡中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南遊佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 酒田市立八幡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 一條小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鳥海八幡中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yuza
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yuza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abumiya | ||||
| Higashitagawa Cultural Center | ||||
| Homma Museum | ||||
| Ken Domon Museum of Photography | ||||
| Naito Shuin Memorial Museum of Watercolors | ||||
| Old Higashitagawa District Office | ||||
| Sakata City Museum of Art | ||||
| Sanno Club | ||||
| Somaro | ||||
| にかほ市 象潟郷土資料館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 本間家旧本邸別館 | ||||
| 本間家本邸 | ||||
| 海洋センター | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 石井梅蔵記念館 | ||||
| 蔵探訪館 | ||||
| 遊佐町歴史民俗学習館（旧菅里小学校） | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 | ||||
| 酒田市立資料館 |
Libraries in Yuza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujishima Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shonai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 光丘文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北公益文科大学 大学本部棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田マンガ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田市総合文化センター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yuza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あじまん | |||||
| 庄内青果市場 |
Hotels in Yuza
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yuza
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yuza
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yuza
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yuza
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yuza
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yuza
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yuza
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yuza
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yuza
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yuza
21 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akumi Osawa Summary Post Office | |
| Aosawa Summary Post Office | |
| Eji Summary Post Office | |
| Fukura Post Office | |
| Kamihama Post Office | |
| Kannonji Post Office | |
| Masuda Summary Post Office | |
| Masukawa Summary Post Office | |
| Minamiyuza Post Office | |
| Motodate Post Office | |
| Mutsushinden Summary Post Office | |
| Nikko Summary Post Office | |
| Nozawa Summary Post Office | |
| Setsuta Summary Post Office | |
| Sugisawa Summary Post Office | |
| Takase Post Office | |
| Warabioka Post Office | |
| Yawata Post Office | |
| Yuza Post Office | |
| 吹浦郵便局 | |
| 藤崎郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuza
63 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ichino Shrine | |
| 三上神社 | |
| 三上神社 | |
| 三上神社 | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 丸池神社 | |
| 保食神社 | |
| 光岩寺 | |
| 光浄寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 共同祖霊社 | |
| 円通寺 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 古四王神社 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 大鳥神社 | |
| 奥永神社 | |
| 守夫須那神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yuza
What is the population of Yuza?
Yuza has a population of 13,615 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 80.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yuza expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Yuza?
Yuza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.0 inches, with 22.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yuza?
The job market in Yuza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 436 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yuza?
The median home value in Yuza is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.