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Gojōnome, Japan
Akita · Japan
Gojōnome is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 9,015. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 9,015 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9333°, 140.1167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Gojōnome
Gojōnome is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 9,015. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gojōnome vs Japan Average
Income: Gojōnome vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 288 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,606 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gojōnome
Gojōnome has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1748 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 83.0 sq mi (214.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9333°N, 140.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 104 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 142 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 120 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 103 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 56 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 19 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 99 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 105 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 103 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 116 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 118 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 118 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 59 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 130 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 33 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 55 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 61 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 63 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 76 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 82 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 91 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 93 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 103 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 123 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 144 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 172 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in |
Gojōnome has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Gojōnome
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 五城目第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立五城目高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 五城目町立五城目小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gojōnome
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gojōnome
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Folklore and Performing Arts Museum | ||||
| Akita Museum of Art | ||||
| Akita Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Design Shop 秋田贔屓 | ||||
| Former Kaneko family residence | ||||
| Mining Museum of Akita University | ||||
| Nibetsu Forest Museum | ||||
| photo gallery bluehole | ||||
| Polder Museum of Ogata Village | ||||
| Satake Historical Museum | ||||
| Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museam | ||||
| あきた文学資料館 | ||||
| 井川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 潟上パークセンター | ||||
| 八郎まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 刑務所作業品展示場 | ||||
| 勝平得之記念館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小池板碑群 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 川端角のレトロ博物館 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 栖秀の郷土人形館 | ||||
| 植物園 | ||||
| 潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 秋田市立千秋美術館 | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県立博物館 分館 旧奈良家住宅 | ||||
| 赤れんが郷土館（旧秋田銀行本店本館） |
Libraries in Gojōnome
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita City Araya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Central Library Meitokukan | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Tsuchizaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壱騎町児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 昭和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 追分分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田県点字図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gojōnome
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| 朝市通り | |||||
| 矢留食肉直売所 | |||||
| 秋田市民市場 |
Hotels in Gojōnome
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gojōnome
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gojōnome
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gojōnome
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gojōnome
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gojōnome
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gojōnome
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gojōnome
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gojōnome
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gojōnome
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gojōnome
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gojōnome
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gojōnome
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Babame Summary Post Office | |
| Futsunai Summary Post Office | |
| Gojome Post Office | |
| Inai Summary Post Office | |
| Kamihiguchi Summary Post Office | |
| Kamiikawa Post office | |
| Moriyama Summary Post Office | |
| Nishino Summary Post Office | |
| Shimosannai Summary Post Office | |
| Sugisawa Summary Post Office | |
| Takasaki Summary Post Office | |
| Uchikawa Post Office | |
| Yunomata Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gojōnome
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| デイ・リハスポット ワンズライフ八橋 | ||
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gojōnome
62 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三十三観音 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 不動尊堂 | |
| 中津又神社 | |
| 五城目神明社 | |
| 五大力神社 | |
| 井内神社 | |
| 伊豆神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円通寺 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 唐松神社 | |
| 埴山神社 | |
| 大台神社 | |
| 天理教南秋田分教会 | |
| 太平山神社 | |
| 如来寺 | |
| 小林神社 | |
| 山王権現 |
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What is the population of Gojōnome?
Gojōnome has a population of 9,015 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 83.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gojōnome expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gojōnome?
Gojōnome has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.2 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gojōnome?
The job market in Gojōnome is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 288 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gojōnome?
The median home value in Gojōnome is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.