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Gōtsuchō, Japan
Shimane · Japan
Gōtsuchō is a small city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 24,009. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 24,009 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0086°, 132.2257° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shimane |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,767 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,200 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Gōtsuchō
Gōtsuchō is a small city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 24,009. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gōtsuchō vs Japan Average
Income: Gōtsuchō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,200 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 768 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,604 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gōtsuchō
Gōtsuchō has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 433.5 sq mi (1,122.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0086°N, 132.2257°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 45 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 24 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 39 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 80 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Gōtsuchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (4.0").
Schools in Gōtsuchō
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立青陵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 江津市立江東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 津宮小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立江の川高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立キリスト教愛真高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島根県立江津高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立江津工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 江津清和養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高角小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立川波小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立郷田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立渡津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立江津東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立江津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立松平小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gōtsuchō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gōtsuchō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center | ||||
| 仁摩サンドミュージアム | ||||
| 今井美術館 | ||||
| 歯の歴史資料館 | ||||
| 江津市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 浜田市世界こども美術館創作活動館 | ||||
| 浜田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 浜田市金城民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甘南備寺宝物館 | ||||
| 石見安達美術館 | ||||
| 石見畳ヶ浦資料館 | ||||
| 石見銀山資料館 |
Libraries in Gōtsuchō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 仁摩図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江津市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江津市図書館桜江分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 邑南町立図書館石見分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金城町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Gōtsuchō
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gōtsuchō
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gōtsuchō
12 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gōtsuchō
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gōtsuchō
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gōtsuchō
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gōtsuchō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gōtsuchō
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gōtsuchō
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gōtsuchō
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arifuku Post Office | |
| Atoichi Post Office | |
| Fukunami Post Office | |
| Gotsu Asari Post Office | |
| Gotsu Hazumi Post Office | |
| Gotsu Hommachi Post Office | |
| Gotsu Kawahira Post Office | |
| Gotsu Post Office | |
| Gotsu Tsunotsu Post Office | |
| Gotsu Waki Summary Post Office | |
| Hashi Post Office | |
| Ichiyama Post Office | |
| Ida Post Office | |
| Kawado Summary Post Office | |
| Kuromatsu Post Office | |
| Matsukawa Summary Post Office | |
| Nagatani Post Office | |
| Tanijugo Post Office | |
| Tsuchi Post Office | |
| Uyagawa Summary Post Office | |
| Watazu Summary Post Office | |
| Yunotsu Post Office | |
| 嘉久志簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gōtsuchō
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一畑薬師堂 | |
| 人丸神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 和木大年神社 | |
| 多鳩神社 | |
| 大元神社 | |
| 大年神社 | |
| 山邊神社 | |
| 岩根神社 | |
| 波子八幡宮 | |
| 津門神社 | |
| 浅利恵比須神社 | |
| 温泉神社 | |
| 王子神社 | |
| 護王神社 | |
| 都野津柿本神社 | |
| 金田八幡宮 | |
| 閻魔堂 | |
| 飯田八幡宮 | |
| 鷹ノ巣神社 |
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What is the population of Gōtsuchō?
Gōtsuchō has a population of 24,009 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 433.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gōtsuchō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Gōtsuchō?
Gōtsuchō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches.
How is the job market in Gōtsuchō?
The job market in Gōtsuchō is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 768 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gōtsuchō?
The median home value in Gōtsuchō is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.