Gojō, Japan
Nara · Japan
Gojō is a mid-size city in Nara, Japan with a population of 34,342. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gojō
Gojō is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2024, the city had an estimated population of 26,998 in 13363 households, and a population density of 92 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 292.02 km2 (112.75 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 34,342 |
| Population Density | 158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3500°, 135.7000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.7 inches (1,670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Gojō
Gojō is a mid-size city in Japan (Nara) with a population of 34,342. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gojō vs Japan Average
Income: Gojō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,099 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,737 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gojō
Gojō has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2047 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 217.3 sq mi (562.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3500°N, 135.7000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 149 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 135 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 138 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 39 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 97 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 143 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 139 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 64 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 124 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Gojō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").
Schools in Gojō
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 五條市立五條東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Chiben Gakuen Junior & Senior Hich School | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立五條小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Makino Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立五條南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立五條中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立五條東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立五條西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立五條高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立五條高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五條市立西吉野農業高校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gojō
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/a/dio | anime, jpop | MP3 | |
| SOUND UP STATION NFRS | indie, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ | information, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NFRS Radio | country, dj sets | MP3 96 kbps | |
| R/a/dio (US) | 4chan, jpop | MP3 |
Museums in Gojō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonse Mucha Museum | ||||
| Asuka Historical Museum | ||||
| Chihaya Nature and Astronomy Museum | ||||
| Former Mikkaichi Koban | ||||
| Fujiwarakyo Museum | ||||
| Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan | ||||
| Kaki Persimmon Museum | ||||
| Kashihara City Museum of Insects | ||||
| Konpeitou Museum | ||||
| Kuromaro-kan (Local History Museum) | ||||
| Nabunken Excavation Office | ||||
| Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture | ||||
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | ||||
| Old Gunsmith’s house | ||||
| Reihokan Museum | ||||
| Reihoukan (Treasure Art Museum) | ||||
| Sakai City Museum | ||||
| Sakai Hamono Knife Museum | ||||
| Sayama Ike Museum | ||||
| Sudare Museum | ||||
| Sumo Wrestling Museum | ||||
| Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum | ||||
| Takihata Museum of Ethnology and Culture | ||||
| The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | ||||
| アイセルシュラホール | ||||
| かつらぎ町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| ギャラリーおやさと | ||||
| くすり資料館 | ||||
| シマノ自転車博物館 | ||||
| まちなみギャラリー石景庵 | ||||
| まちや館 | ||||
| 与謝野晶子記念館 | ||||
| 亀の瀬地すべり歴史資料室 | ||||
| 五條市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 八木札の辻交流館 | ||||
| 千利休茶の湯館 | ||||
| 千早赤阪村郷土資料館 | ||||
| 史跡城山古墳 ガイダンス棟 まほらしろやま | ||||
| 和泉市いずみの国歴史館 | ||||
| 和泉市久保惣記念美術館 | ||||
| 喜多美術館 | ||||
| 堺市立みはら歴史博物館 | ||||
| 堺市立平和と人権資料館(フェニックス・ミュージアム) | ||||
| 大和玉仙閣美術館 | ||||
| 大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」 | ||||
| 大石順教尼の記念館 | ||||
| 大阪大谷大学博物館 | ||||
| 大阪府立近つ飛鳥博物館 | ||||
| 大阪狭山市立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 大阪芸術大学博物館 | ||||
| 天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター | ||||
| 天川村立資料館 | ||||
| 天理大学附属天理参考館 | ||||
| 太子町立竹内街道歴史資料館 | ||||
| 宗宝蔵 | ||||
| 宝物収蔵庫 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 小谷城郷土館 | ||||
| 山上ケ岳歴史博物館 | ||||
| 川上酒伝承館 | ||||
| 市立五條文化博物館 | ||||
| 明日香民族資料館 | ||||
| 月山日本刀鍛錬道場記念館 | ||||
| 松山常次郎記念館 | ||||
| 松林荘 | ||||
| 松源院民芸館 | ||||
| 柏原市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 橋本市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 橿原市昆虫館新館 | ||||
| 橿原市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 歴史に憩う橿原市博物館 | ||||
| 水平社博物館 | ||||
| 清学院 | ||||
| 當麻寺奥院宝物館 | ||||
| 百舌鳥古墳群ビジターセンター | ||||
| 羽曳野市文化財展示室 | ||||
| 葛城の道歴史文化館 | ||||
| 葛城市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 賀名生の里歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 雑魚寝館 | ||||
| 霊宝館 | ||||
| 香芝市二上山博物館 | ||||
| 黒塚古墳資料館 |
Libraries in Gojō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8号棟 情報ライブラリー本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Return Post | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library - KICCS | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library - KICCS | 0.0 | |||||
| Minami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakai City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakurai Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenri Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yoshino Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| アバンティブックセンター 藤井寺店 | 0.0 | |||||
| アバンティブックセンター 藤井寺店 | 0.0 | |||||
| かつらぎ町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| くどやま森の童話館 | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| ゆかいな図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上牧町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中図書館東百舌鳥分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中図書館東百舌鳥分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五條市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和泉市立シティプラザ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和泉市立シティプラザ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立中央図書館 堺市駅前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立中央図書館 堺市駅前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立人権ふれあいセンター図書ホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立人権ふれあいセンター図書ホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立南図書館栂分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立南図書館美木多分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立東図書館初芝分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立東図書館初芝分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立美原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立美原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立美原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立青少年センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 堺市立青少年センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和高田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大淀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大阪狭山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天理市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 学術情報センター図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富田林市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富田林市立中央図書館公民館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富田林市立金剛図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川西町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 帝塚山学院大学図書館(狭山) | 0.0 | |||||
| 広陵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御所市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 斑鳩町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民三宅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民三宅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民三宅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民三宅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民天美西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民恵我図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民恵我図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民恵我図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民情報ライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民情報ライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民情報ライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民松原南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民松原南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松原市民松原南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立国分図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立国分図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏原市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橋本市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 河合町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 王寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田原本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立丹比図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立丹比図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立古市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立古市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立羽曳が丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立羽曳が丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立陵南の森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽曳野市立陵南の森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立新庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立當麻図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 藤井寺市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 藤井寺市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高石市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高石市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高石市立図書館分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gojō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| じゃんぼ總本店国分 | |||||
| じゃんぼ總本店国分 | |||||
| 南大阪食肉市場 | |||||
| 南大阪食肉市場 | |||||
| 南大阪食肉市場 | |||||
| 堺中央青果 | |||||
| 堺中央青果 | |||||
| 森谷醤油 | |||||
| 橋本共栄青果市場 | |||||
| 橋本地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 橋本魚市場株式会社 |
Hotels in Gojō
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gojō
50 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gojō
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gojō
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Gojō
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gojō
17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gojō
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gojō
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gojō
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gojō
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gojō
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gojō
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gojō
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gojō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amano Sake Brewery | ||||
| Choryo Brew Park |
Stadiums & Teams in Gojō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gojō
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gojō
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Anou Post Office | |
| Gojo Den-en Post Office | |
| Gojo Futami Post Office | |
| Gojo Imai Post Office | |
| Gojo Post Office | |
| Gojo Sue Post Office | |
| Kinohara Summary Post Office | |
| Kitauchi Post Office | |
| Munehi Post Office | |
| Nohara Post Office | |
| Okutani Summary Post Office | |
| Sakaaibe Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gojō
44 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ishihara Clinic | ||
| Moriguchi Clinic | ||
| Nakagawa Clinic | ||
| Takasugi Clinic | ||
| Takata Clinic | ||
| いしだ医院 | ||
| いのうえクリニック | ||
| オサダ整形外科クリニック | ||
| くげクリニック | ||
| ささき・クリニック | ||
| たてやまクリニック | ||
| てらもと医療リハビリ病院 | ||
| なかい 心のクリニック | ||
| にしきのこどもクリニック | ||
| みずきの森デイサービス | ||
| やまさき内科胃腸科クリニック | ||
| 井上眼科クリニック | ||
| 井関クリニック | ||
| 北庄司眼科 | ||
| 医療法人修医会 ヤマグチ堺東クリニック | ||
| 南医院 | ||
| 南川循環器科 | ||
| 友田クリニック | ||
| 堺市泉北急病診療センター | ||
| 大住医院 | ||
| 宮前医院 | ||
| 小川内科 | ||
| 岡本医院 | ||
| 岡本医院 | ||
| 平井医院 | ||
| 星田外科胃腸科 | ||
| 東皮膚科医院 | ||
| 森山耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 樋上小児科 | ||
| 江藤内科医院 | ||
| 法師山眼科 | ||
| 浅井整形外科 | ||
| 玉井クリニック | ||
| 田中診療所 | ||
| 田辺医院 | ||
| 石山診療所 | ||
| 石津川クリニック | ||
| 神出医院 | ||
| 荒木産婦人科肛門科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gojō
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eizanji | |
| Jurinji Temple | |
| Kongoji Temple | |
| Nyoiji Temple | |
| 不動明王 金剛童子 八大龍王 | |
| 二見神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 地蔵寺 | |
| 地蔵寺 | |
| 大日寺 | |
| 大王寺 | |
| 天理教五條大教會 | |
| 寄足山 正蓮寺 | |
| 寳満寺 | |
| 岩神神社 | |
| 常楽院 | |
| 平岡神社 | |
| 延命寺 | |
| 弥勒寺 | |
| 恵比須神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gojō
What is the population of Gojō?
Gojō has a population of 34,342 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 217.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gojō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Gojō?
Gojō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gojō?
The job market in Gojō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,099 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gojō?
The median home value in Gojō is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.
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