Living in Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of Japan and has a population of 1.16 million people. In recent years, Yamagata Prefecture has seen a substantial decrease in population. The prefecture also has one of the highest populations of elderly people; nearly 25% of the population is over the age of 65. Yamagata Prefecture is one of the largest producers of fruit in Japan, and is especially famous for pears and cherries. Mount Haguro's Gojuto Pagoda is strikingly beautiful and a trip to the Ginzan Onsen might feel like taking a trip back in time. Located to the south east of Yamagata City is the Mount Zao Ski Resort and Onsen, a popular spot for ski enthusiasts from all over Japan.
Current Weather
13˚ Clear
Feels Like: 13˚ Low: 3˚ High: 19˚
Clear throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
11 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,113,000
Foreign Residents
6,378
Foreigner Births
63
Information
No. of persons per household
3.31
Age of household heads (years old)
57.5
Income
580,000
Expenditure
410,793
Savings
14,370,000
Liabilities
5,090,000
Total population
1,113,000
Foreign residents
6,378
Foreigner births
63
Annual crime
8,263
Annual income
6,960,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
73,410
Rents for dwelling & land
47,147
Imputed rent
70,517
Fuel, light & water charges
27,514
Electricity
9,396
Gas
4,612
Furniture & household utensils
9,592
Clothing & footwear
11,111
Medical care
11,168
Transportation & communication
57,091
Public transportation
2,727
Private transportation
31,556
Communication
16,521
Education
13,300
Culture & recreation
21,395
Foreign Nationalities
2,174
1,588
1,058
815
192
159
156
129
74
57
54
52
Foreigner Status
Permanent resident
3,159
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
931
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
779
Japanese spouse
410
Study abroad
310
Special permanent resident
269
Technology · Humanities · International work
253
Long-term resident
188
Family stay
168
Education
117
Technical skill
68
Corporate transfers
59
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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