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Gero, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Gero is a mid-size city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 35,000. Elevation: 2,562 ft (781 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 35,000 |
| Population Density | 107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,562 ft (781 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8000°, 137.2333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.5 inches (2,070 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.4 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Gero
Gero is a mid-size city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 35,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,562 feet (781 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gero vs Japan Average
Income: Gero vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,120 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,000 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gero
Gero has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,562 ft (781 m) |
| Area | 328.7 sq mi (851.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8000°N, 137.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 95 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 122 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 139 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 25 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 45 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 57 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 57 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 92 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 103 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 134 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 144 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 144 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 145 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 148 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 164 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Gero has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (3.0").
Schools in Gero
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立上原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下呂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下呂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立竹原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立竹原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岐阜県立益田清風高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下呂市立萩原南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下呂市立萩原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gero
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 下呂小坂郷土館 | ||||
| 下呂市禅昌寺歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 下呂温泉合掌村 | ||||
| 下呂発温泉博物館 | ||||
| 明宝歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 熊谷守一記念館 | ||||
| 縄文公園・下呂ふるさと歴史記念館 |
Libraries in Gero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 下呂市はぎわら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 楽集館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関市立図書館武儀分館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Gero
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gero
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gero
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gero
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gero
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gero
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gero
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gero
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 奥飛騨酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Gero
34 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gero
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gero
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Churo Post Office | |
| Gero Post Office | |
| Hagiwara Post Office | |
| Hida Miyada Summary Post Office | |
| Higashimura Post Office | |
| Joro Post Office | |
| Kamihara Post Office | |
| Maze Post Office | |
| Nakahara Post Office | |
| Nojiri Post Office | |
| Owachi Summary Post Office | |
| Takehara Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gero
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| かえる神社 | |
| さるぼぼ神社 | |
| 大覚寺 | |
| 天醫稲荷大明神社 | |
| 妙覚寺 | |
| 役行者堂 | |
| 観音峠（かんのんとうげ） | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 醫王霊山 温泉寺 | |
| 金山巨石群 岩屋岩蔭遺跡 妙見神社 | |
| 飛騨高椅神社 | |
| 龍澤山 禅昌寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gero
What is the population of Gero?
Gero has a population of 35,000 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 328.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gero expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gero?
Gero has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gero?
The job market in Gero is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,120 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gero?
The median home value in Gero is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.