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Gujō, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Gujō is a mid-size city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 41,858. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 41,858 |
| Population Density | 105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7369°, 136.9585° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.9 inches (2,335 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.2 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Gujō
Gujō is a mid-size city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 41,858. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gujō vs Japan Average
Income: Gujō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,339 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,743 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gujō
Gujō has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2046 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 398.0 sq mi (1,030.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7369°N, 136.9585°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 70 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 117 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 141 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 83 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 50 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 50 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 68 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 79 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 129 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 163 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 165 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 165 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 189 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Gujō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (4.0").
Schools in Gujō
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立相生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上市立大和北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上市立大和中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上市立大和南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上市立大和西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岐阜県立郡上高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 郡上市立郡南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立相生第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川合小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立和良小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立和良中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立口明方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八幡西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八幡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八幡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gujō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gujō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Imai Family Residence | ||||
| Gujō Hachiman Castle | ||||
| Gujouhachiman museum | ||||
| Minowashi Akari Art Center | ||||
| 古今伝授の里フィールドミュージアム | ||||
| 奥美濃おもだか家民芸館 | ||||
| 安養寺宝物殿 | ||||
| 山県市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 岐阜レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 心の森ミュージアム遊童館 | ||||
| 日本土鈴館 | ||||
| 明宝歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 武芸川ふるさと館 | ||||
| 武芸川町民族資料館 | ||||
| 白鳥郷土芸能伝承センター | ||||
| 美濃和紙の里会館 | ||||
| 美濃和紙の里会館 | ||||
| 那比新宮宝物庫 | ||||
| 郡上八幡樂藝館 Gujo Hachiman Rakugeikan Museum | ||||
| 郡上八幡民芸美術館 | ||||
| 郡上工芸研究所 | ||||
| 関市円空館 | ||||
| 関市洞戸円空記念館 | ||||
| 関市立篠田桃紅美術空間 | ||||
| 齋藤美術館 |
Libraries in Gujō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山県市伊自良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 楽集館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美濃市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 逸外記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡上市はちまん図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡上市みなみ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡上市やまと図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関市立図書館武儀分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関市立図書館武芸川分館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Gujō
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gujō
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gujō
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gujō
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gujō
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gujō
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gujō
19 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gujō
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gujō
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gujō
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gujō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 奥飛騨酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Gujō
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gujō
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gujō
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aioi Post Office | |
| Ariho Summary Post Office | |
| Gujohachiman Post Office | |
| Hachiman Ono Post Office | |
| Hachiman Yoshida Summary Post Office | |
| Itadori Post Office | |
| Minami Post Office | |
| Nishiwara Post Office | |
| Onabi Summary Post Office | |
| Wara Post Office | |
| Yamato Post Office | |
| Yatomi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gujō
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jion Ji Zen Temple | |
| 中ノ保城跡・忠魂碑 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 恩善寺 | |
| 悟竹院 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 長敬寺 | |
| 願蓮寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gujō
What is the population of Gujō?
Gujō has a population of 41,858 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 398.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gujō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Gujō?
Gujō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.9 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gujō?
The job market in Gujō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,339 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gujō?
The median home value in Gujō is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.