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Iwanuma

City in Miyagi, Japan

Overview

Iwanuma is a small city in Miyagi Prefecture famed for its blend of suburban comfort and coastal charm. Its welcoming neighborhoods provide easy access to nature, local cuisine, and lively seasonal festivals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
44,340
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.10°, 140.86°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,210
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1362 mm
Internet Speed
388 Mbps
Upload
266 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SDJ
Distance
6 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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