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Ginoza, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Ginoza is a small city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 5,833. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,833 Population 483/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
81.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Ginoza

Ginoza

Ginoza is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population5,833
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density483/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units2,333

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain81.9 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population5,833
Population Density483 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates26.4829°, 127.9778°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation81.9 inches (2,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Ginoza

Ginoza is a small city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 5,833. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ginoza has a population of 5,833 with a density of 483 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,833
Total Population
483
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ginoza vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ginoza is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 187 business establishments.

Income: Ginoza vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ginoza is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,333 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,333

Property Tax

Climate in Ginoza

Ginoza has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1953 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 136.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 128.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 165.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 23.9° 180.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / 26.5° 250.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 29° 232.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.8° 98.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.7° 274.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 30.7° 151.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 27.8° 118.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 24.1° 125.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 20.7° 90.1
Ginoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Japan avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates26.4829°N, 127.9778°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.9"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

850 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 76 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 122 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 91 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 93 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 145 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 122 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 144 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 72 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 20 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 116 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 117 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 124 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 150 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 91 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 124 km
Apr 9, 1997 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 69 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 66 km
May 5, 2011 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 58 km
May 1, 1993 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 71 km
Jul 24, 2004 77 km E of Nago, Japan M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 269 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 124 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 158 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 243 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 153 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 276 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 198 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 278 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 225 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 257 km
2018 Maria Category 3 286 km
2018 Trami Category 2 58 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 120 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 173 km
2017 Talim Category 3 277 km
2017 Saola Category 1 80 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 139 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 256 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 300 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m - 57 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Driest

Ginoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Ginoza

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ginoza Village Matsuda Elementary School - - - -
Ginoza Village Kanna Elementary School - - - -
Nago City Sekita Elementary School - - - -
Ginoza Village Ginoza Elementary School - - - -
Ginoza Village Ginoza Junior High School - - - -
県立宜野座高等学校 - - - -
Ginoza High School - - - -
Nago City Kube Junior High School - - - -
Nago City Kube Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ginoza

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) enka, japan MP3 96 kbps
FM那覇 (FM Naha) - UNKNOWN

Museums in Ginoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLISSTIA
Chatan Museum
Ginowan City Museum
Ginowan City Museum
Ginoza Okinawa State Museum
Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC)
Helios Distillery
Moromi Folk Crafts Museum
Nago Museum
Nakamurake Residence
Nakijin Village History and Culture Center
Oceanic Culture Museum
Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET
Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura
Okinawa Historical Folk Museum
Onna Village museum
Ryukyu-mura
Sakima Art Museum
Tropical Dream Center
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Uruma City Ishikawa museum
Yuntanza Museum
うるま市立海の文化資料館
エイサー会館
バーチャルミュージアム
埋蔵文化財センター
埋蔵文化財センター
木のふれあい館
本部町立博物館
東村文化・スポーツ記念館
東村立山と水の生活博物館
森のふしぎ館
沖縄市立郷土博物館
福地ダム資料館
風樹館
風樹館

Libraries in Ginoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ayakari no mori Library0.0
Camp Courtney Library0.0
Chatan Town Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginoza village culture center library0.0
Kadena Town Library0.0
Kin Town Library0.0
Library & Education Center0.0
Library(Kadena base)0.0
Meio University Library0.0
Motobu Culture Exchange Centre Library0.0
Nago City Central Library0.0
Nakijin Village Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa City Library0.0
Okinawa International University Library0.0
Ryukyu University Library0.0
Uruma City Central Library0.0
Uruma City Ishikawa Library0.0
Uruma City Katsuren Library0.0
宜野湾市民図書館0.0
恩納村文化情報センター0.0
読谷村立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ginoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Happy More Market
Ishikawa no Eki
JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba
JA Okinawa Nakijin branch Nakijin Livestock Seri Market
Nakijin no Eki So-re
Onna No Eki
Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center
Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market
わんさか大浦パーク
名護市営市場
愛すらんど古宇利島

Hotels in Ginoza

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AJリゾートアイランド伊計島
Best Western Okinawa Koki Beach
Kariyushi Beach Resort Ocean Spa
KARIYUSHI LCH.RESORT on The Beach
Kise Beach Palace
Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa
Shimanchu Club
Twin Line Hotel
アムスホテルズ カンナリゾートヴィラ
ハレクラニ沖縄
沖縄かりゆしリゾートEXES恩納
沖縄サンコーストホテル

Restaurants in Ginoza

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beachead
Login Okinawa
Nakama
Nakama
Ocean Sushi
Okinawa Sobaya Ajima
Rumble Fish Sea Market
Sea Story
Texas
Yakasoba
おばぁの家
コロンバン
そばや13番地
パーラーカズ
沖縄料理ちぬまん
食堂まんじろう

Cafes in Ginoza

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marion Cafe

Cinemas in Ginoza

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schwab Theater

Clinics in Ginoza

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Ginoza

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Gatahara Gas station
Esso Henoko Service Station
JA Ginoza Service Station
JA Nago Service Station
POV Fuel Pump
Tactical Fuel Pump

Banks in Ginoza

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Navy Federal Credit Union & Billeting Office

Gyms in Ginoza

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ginoza Village General Gymnasium

Golf Courses in Ginoza

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ginoza Country Club
かんなパークゴルフ場
久志岳ゴルフガーデン

Breweries in Ginoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NOMU Brewery
チャタンハーバー

Stadiums & Teams in Ginoza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ginoza

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Naha International AirportOKALarge Airport
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station-Medium Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium Airport
Aguni AirportAGJSmall Airport
Iejima Auxiliary Air Base-Small Airport
Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield-Small Airport
Izena Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kerama AirportKJPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ginoza

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ginoza Post Office
Ginoza Post Office
Kube Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ginoza

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hikari Clinic
JINON Orthopaedic Clinic
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
Reha GRIT
琉球大学保健管理センター

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ginoza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Inorinomori, kaze
Kushi Kan'nondo Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ginoza

What is the population of Ginoza?

Ginoza has a population of 5,833 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 483 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ginoza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ginoza?

Ginoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ginoza?

Ginoza has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ginoza?

The median home value in Ginoza is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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