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Living in Umi

Umi is one of the cities recorded in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Umi reached 4.06%. The population density of Umi stood at 1,247 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Umi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesUmi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Umi 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?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 764 people of 36,722 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 Umi is 4.1%. 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%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5Umi 4.1%158 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 rate4.06 %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 Umi. 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 Umi. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100015.46 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.19 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Umi 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 10001.19 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Umi's nearest airport was FUK, 6 km away and offered 37 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count37 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataFUK3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Umi's monthly mean temperatures were 6.9°C in January and 27.4°C in July. Umi's monthly precipitation totalled 74.4 mm in January and 299.1 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 104.1 hours in January and 172.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Umi average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Umi average monthly precipitation, mm0751502253007470104118134250299210175959168JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Umi average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220104124161188204145172201165176137112JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.2 · Feb 11.6 · Mar 15 · Apr 19.9 · May 24.4 · Jun 27.2 · Jul 31.2 · Aug 32.5 · Sep 28.6 · Oct 23.7 · Nov 18.2 · Dec 12.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.9 · Feb 4.4 · Mar 7.2 · Apr 11.5 · May 16.1 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 24.6 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 21.6 · Oct 16 · Nov 10.6 · Dec 5.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 6.9 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 10.8 · Apr 15.4 · May 19.9 · Jun 23.3 · Jul 27.4 · Aug 28.4 · Sep 24.7 · Oct 19.6 · Nov 14.2 · Dec 9.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.4 · Feb 69.8 · Mar 103.7 · Apr 118.2 · May 133.7 · Jun 249.6 · Jul 299.1 · Aug 210 · Sep 175.1 · Oct 94.5 · Nov 91.4 · Dec 67.5 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 104.1 · Feb 123.5 · Mar 161.2 · Apr 188.1 · May 204.1 · Jun 145.2 · Jul 172.2 · Aug 200.9 · Sep 164.7 · Oct 175.9 · Nov 137.3 · Dec 112.2 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUOKA6Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
Kanie36,736 residents葛城市36,832 residentsYoshinogawa36,891 residentsMaibara36,522 residents河北郡津幡町36,957 residentsGujō36,973 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Umi residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.9%Foreign residents 2.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area30.21 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share2.08 %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 residents764 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density1,247 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population36,722 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Umi 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 employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents764 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population36,722 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.06 %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 area30.21 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share2.08 %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 density1,247 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 Umi?

The unemployment rate is 4.06 %. 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 Umi?

The published population is 36,722 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Umi?

764 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 Umi a good place to live?

Umi 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). Umi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/umi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Umi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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}
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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 FUKUOKA 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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