Funagata
7.3
High score (8-10)
Funagata has Shinkansen adjacency through nearby Murayama and sits in a valley with reasonable road access to the Yamagata basin. Small but not completely cut off from the prefecture's infrastructure.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Funagata is among Yamagata's more depopulated municipalities, occupying a valley between Murayama and Shinjo with limited infrastructure. The population is declining and skews older. No tourism draw, no distinct cultural scene. Difficult terrain for an outsider socially.
Lower score (below 6)
Funagata is in managed retreat — services are consolidating as the population falls, the age profile is extreme, and the town has no social infrastructure in any operational sense for a visitor. Not a realistic destination for someone expecting social engagement. One of the most depopulated municipalities in the prefecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Funagata, Yamagata?
$44k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Funagata, Yamagata?
Women marry at 31
How common is a college degree in Funagata, Yamagata?
46% men have degree
What's the average male height in Funagata, Yamagata?
171 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Funagata, Yamagata?
Local women avg 22.6