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Daigo, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Daigo is a small city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 15,736. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Daigo
Daigo is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the town had an estimated population of 15,771 in 6431 households and a population density of 48.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (125/sq mi). The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 46.6%. The total area of the town is 325.76 square kilometres (125.78 sq mi).
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| Population | 15,736 |
| Population Density | 125 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7667°, 140.3500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.7 inches (1,363 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Daigo
Daigo is a small city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 15,736. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Daigo vs Japan Average
Income: Daigo vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,294 |
Property Tax
Climate in Daigo
Daigo has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1518 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 125.8 sq mi (325.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7667°N, 140.3500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 115 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 94 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 106 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 129 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 137 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 65 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 95 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 122 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 53 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 53 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 75 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 77 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 87 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 96 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 97 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 98 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 103 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 108 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 138 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 153 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 163 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Daigo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Daigo
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daigo Town Minami Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町営研修センター | - | - | - | - |
| 西金小学校跡 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧黒沢中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ルネサンス高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧上岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立袋田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立 生瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立生瀬中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Daigo Special Needs Education School | - | - | - | - |
| 旧須賀川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立上小川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立依上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立だいご小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立大子清流高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立大子西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立大子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大子町立さはら小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧美和中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Daigo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Daigo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館 | ||||
| なかがわ水遊園 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 大田原市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山方民俗芸能資料館 | ||||
| 常陸大宮市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館山方館 | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 紙のさと・西ノ内和紙 | ||||
| 芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Daigo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸大宮市立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸太田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Daigo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 常陸太田 市民市場 | |||||
| 鷲子ブルーベリー園 |
Hotels in Daigo
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Daigo
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Daigo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Daigo
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Daigo
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Daigo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Daigo
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Daigo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Daigo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Daigo
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Daigo
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Daigo
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asakawa Summary Post Office | |
| Daigo Fukuroda Post Office | |
| Daigo Ikeda Post Office | |
| Daigo Post Office | |
| Daigo Sahara Post Office | |
| Daigo Shimonomiya Post Office | |
| Kamihizawa Summary Post Office | |
| Kamiogawa Post Office | |
| Morigane Summary Post Office | |
| Namase Post Office | |
| Onaka Post Office | |
| Saigane Post Office | |
| Shimokanezawa Post Office | |
| Takakura Post Office | |
| 須賀川郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Daigo
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuryu Shrine | |
| Yasaka Shrine | |
| 三十三夜堂 | |
| 三峯神社 | |
| 下野宮近津神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八龍神社 | |
| 八龍神社 | |
| 北原稲荷神社 | |
| 北野天満天神宮 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 四度瀧不動明王 | |
| 大子地蔵尊 | |
| 大子基督の教会 | |
| 大沢 根渡神社 | |
| 大生瀬神社 | |
| 大鈴神社 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daigo
What is the population of Daigo?
Daigo has a population of 15,736 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 125.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Daigo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Daigo?
Daigo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Daigo?
The job market in Daigo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 504 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Daigo?
The median home value in Daigo is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.