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Living in Suwa

Suwa is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Suwa reached 3.52%.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Suwa?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Suwa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Suwa yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesSuwa highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Suwa highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,706 people of 47,067 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Suwa is 3.5%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4Suwa 3.5%776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate3.52 %country median 3.8%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Suwa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Suwa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100012.08 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10003.77 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Suwa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10003.77 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Suwa's nearest airport was MMJ, 22 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMMJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Suwa. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

JapaneseIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Suwa.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −1.1°C in January and 23.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 43.3 mm in January and 194 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 184.4 hours in January and 169.5 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Suwa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Suwa average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200435189931121551941411771376942JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Suwa average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220184180199204212161170199153163167172JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.8 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 9.8 · Apr 16.1 · May 21.5 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 28.2 · Aug 29.5 · Sep 24.7 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 12.7 · Dec 6.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.5 · Feb -5 · Mar -1 · Apr 4.4 · May 10.2 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 19.6 · Aug 20.3 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 2.7 · Dec -2.4 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -1.1 · Feb -0.2 · Mar 4 · Apr 10 · May 15.5 · Jun 19.3 · Jul 23.2 · Aug 24.1 · Sep 19.8 · Oct 13.4 · Nov 7.3 · Dec 1.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 43.3 · Feb 50.6 · Mar 89 · Apr 92.8 · May 111.7 · Jun 155.1 · Jul 194 · Aug 140.8 · Sep 176.9 · Oct 136.8 · Nov 69 · Dec 41.6 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 184.4 · Feb 179.6 · Mar 199.1 · Apr 204.4 · May 212.2 · Jun 161.4 · Jul 169.5 · Aug 199.4 · Sep 152.9 · Oct 162.8 · Nov 166.9 · Dec 171.8 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
さぬき市47,003 residents日置市47,153 residents伊豆の国市46,804 residentsSado46,760 residents富岡市47,446 residents南国市46,664 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 446.4 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Suwa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.4%Foreign residents 3.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area109.2 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share3.63 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents1,706 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density446.4 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population47,067 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Suwa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents1,706 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population47,067 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.52 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area109.2 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share3.63 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density446.4 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Suwa?

The unemployment rate is 3.52 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Suwa?

The published population is 47,067 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Suwa?

1,706 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Suwa a good place to live?

Suwa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Suwa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/suwa/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Suwa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 諏訪 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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