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Goshogawara, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Goshogawara is a mid-size city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 53,576. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 53,576 |
| Population Density | 343 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8044°, 140.4414° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.4 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Goshogawara
Goshogawara is a mid-size city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 53,576. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Goshogawara vs Japan Average
Income: Goshogawara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,714 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 21,430 |
Property Tax
Climate in Goshogawara
Goshogawara has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 156.1 sq mi (404.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8044°N, 140.4414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 118 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 119 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 142 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 42 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 112 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 111 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 147 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 141 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 134 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 136 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 24 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 20 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 40 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 49 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 78 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 97 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 100 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 113 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 116 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 119 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 120 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 127 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 141 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 193 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 196 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in |
Goshogawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.1").
Schools in Goshogawara
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 五所川原市立栄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立五所川原高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立五所川原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立五所川原第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原第一高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立三輪小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立松島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立五所川原工科高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立東峰小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立いずみ小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原市立五所川原第四中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Goshogawara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Goshogawara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan) | ||||
| Tsugaru Shamisen Hall | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 板柳町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 津軽こけし館 | ||||
| 田舎館村博物館 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 |
Libraries in Goshogawara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Goshogawara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート | |||||
| 蟹田駅前市場 ウェル蟹 |
Hotels in Goshogawara
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Goshogawara
37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Goshogawara
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Goshogawara
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Goshogawara
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Goshogawara
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Goshogawara
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Goshogawara
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Goshogawara
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Goshogawara
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Goshogawara
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Goshogawara
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Goshogawara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Goshogawara
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Goshogawara
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Goshogawara
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishamon Summary Post Office | |
| Goshogawara Kita Post Office | |
| Goshogawara Matsushima Post Office | |
| Goshogawara Midoricho Post Office | |
| Goshogawara Post Office | |
| Goshogawara Tamachi Post Office | |
| Iizume Post Office | |
| Kase Post Office | |
| Shimokokawa Summary Post Office | |
| Tsugaru Nakagawa Summary Post Office | |
| Yamato Transport | |
| 長橋郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Goshogawara
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fujita Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Machida Internal Medicine Clinic | ||
| 工藤内科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Goshogawara
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 創価学会 五所川原文化会館 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 成田山大善院 | |
| 永福神社 | |
| 玄光寺 | |
| 白衣神社 | |
| 神明宮 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 胸肩神社 | |
| 隆光山法永寺 | |
| 願昌寺 | |
| 鶴屋稲荷神社 | |
| 龍泉寺 |
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What is the population of Goshogawara?
Goshogawara has a population of 53,576 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 156.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Goshogawara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Goshogawara?
Goshogawara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Goshogawara?
Goshogawara has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,714 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Goshogawara?
The median home value in Goshogawara is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.