Living in Uwajima (宇和島市)
Uwajima (宇和島市) is a large place in Ehime (愛媛県), Japan, home to 70,809 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #261 of 1,949), early retirees (top 29%, #526 of 1,845), retired couples (top 30%, #515 of 1,762).
See Uwajima (宇和島市) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Uwajima (宇和島市)
- The landscape belongs to Japan.
- It is right on the coast of the Inner Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 9:07; in late June it sets around 12:22.
How Uwajima (宇和島市) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Japan. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, governance and fiscal strength, health and elderly, jobs and economy and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Japan | In Ehime (愛媛県) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #1,148 of 1,813 | #22 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #1,393 of 1,806 | #22 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #1,147 of 1,717 | #21 of 23 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #1,088 of 1,604 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #515 of 1,762 | #12 of 23 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #608 of 1,762 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #526 of 1,845 | #11 of 23 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,065 of 1,668 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #1,636 of 1,717 | #23 of 23 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #1,227 of 1,877 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 41 | #1,378 of 1,668 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #746 of 1,762 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #921 of 1,958 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 49 | #1,756 of 1,949 | #22 of 23 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 70 | #261 of 1,949 | #8 of 23 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,015 of 1,958 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #743 of 1,949 | #9 of 23 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #1,371 of 1,973 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #773 of 1,877 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #502 of 1,420 | #17 of 23 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #1,702 of 1,877 | #20 of 23 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kihoku-chō (鬼北町) 12 km
- Uwa 16 km
- Yawatahama (八幡浜) 29 km
- Mishōhirajō (御荘平城) 29 km
- Ōzu (大洲市, Ehime) 31 km
- Sukumo (宿毛市) 36 km
- Ikatagoshi (伊方越) 37 km
- Uchiko (内子) 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.