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Living in Suzaka

Suzaka is one of the cities recorded in Japan. Suzaka's unemployment stood at 3.62% at the end of 2020. Suzaka had a population density of 331.1 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Suzaka.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesSuzaka highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Suzaka 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?

1.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 896 people of 48,837 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 Suzaka is 3.6%. Of 2,344 cities with data, 1,088 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–125 cities: 1% to under 2%251–2310 cities: 2% to under 3%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4Suzaka 3.6%688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–714 cities: 7% to under 8%147–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate3.62 %country median 3.7%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 Suzaka. 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 Suzaka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10008.45 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.88 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Suzaka 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 10001.88 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Suzaka's nearest airport was MMJ, 64 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km64 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMMJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Suzaka. 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 Suzaka.

Climate and air quality

Suzaka's monthly mean temperatures were −0.4°C in January and 24.3°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 54.6 mm in January and 137.7 mm in July. Suzaka's average monthly sunshine was 128.4 hours in January and 168.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Suzaka average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Suzaka average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514055496057691061381121261004449JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Suzaka average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220128140173199215167169201151152142131JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.8 · Feb 5.3 · Mar 10.3 · Apr 17.4 · May 23.2 · Jun 26.1 · Jul 29.7 · Aug 31.1 · Sep 26.2 · Oct 19.7 · Nov 13.4 · Dec 6.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.9 · Feb -3.7 · Mar -0.5 · Apr 4.9 · May 10.9 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 20.5 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.2 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 3.4 · Dec -1.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -0.4 · Feb 0.4 · Mar 4.3 · Apr 10.6 · May 16.4 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 24.3 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 21 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 7.9 · Dec 2.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 54.6 · Feb 49.1 · Mar 60.1 · Apr 56.9 · May 69.3 · Jun 106.1 · Jul 137.7 · Aug 111.8 · Sep 125.5 · Oct 100.3 · Nov 44.4 · Dec 49.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 128.4 · Feb 140.2 · Mar 173.3 · Apr 199.4 · May 214.8 · Jun 167.4 · Jul 168.8 · Aug 201.1 · Sep 151.2 · Oct 152.1 · Nov 142.3 · Dec 131.1 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO6Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
筑後市48,827 residents小美玉市48,870 residentsChikugo48,894 residents諏訪市48,729 residents山鹿市49,025 residents常陸太田市48,602 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Suzaka residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.2%Foreign residents 1.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area149.7 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.84 %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 residents896 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density331.1 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population48,837 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Suzaka 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–66%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–62%
Foreign residents896 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population48,837 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.62 %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 area149.7 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.84 %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 density331.1 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 Suzaka?

The unemployment rate is 3.62 %. 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 Suzaka?

The published population is 48,837 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Suzaka?

896 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 Suzaka a good place to live?

Suzaka 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 12). Suzaka, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/suzaka/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Suzaka, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. 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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAGANO WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  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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