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Hōjō, Japan
Ehime · Japan
Hōjō is a small city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 27,992. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hōjō
Hōjō was a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on November 1, 1958.
People
Economy
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| Population | 27,992 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9766°, 132.7777° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ehime |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.9 inches (1,623 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 50.6 years |
About Hōjō
Hōjō is a small city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 27,992. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hōjō vs Japan Average
Income: Hōjō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 896 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,197 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hōjō
Hōjō has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 539.9 sq mi (1,398.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9766°N, 132.7777°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 128 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 125 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 125 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 118 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 123 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 130 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 150 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 173 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Hōjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Hōjō
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立北条北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北条南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立正岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立河野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浅海小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立睦月小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立粟井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 今治市立菊間小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立野忽那小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立難波小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立北条高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北条北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 今治市立菊間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立立岩小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hōjō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hōjō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansuiso | ||||
| Giyaman Glass Museum | ||||
| Imabari Castle | ||||
| Issōan | ||||
| Ken Iwata Museum of Mother and Child | ||||
| Museum of Art, Ehime | ||||
| Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum | ||||
| Shiki Memorial Museum | ||||
| Shimojima Tsushinshi Museum | ||||
| Tokoro Museum Omishima | ||||
| Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Yuzuji-jo Museum | ||||
| ミウラート・ヴィレッジ（三浦美術館） | ||||
| 乗松巖記念館「エスパス２１」 | ||||
| 乗禅寺宝物館 | ||||
| 今治市朝倉ふるさと美術古墳館 | ||||
| 今治市河野美術館 | ||||
| 今治市玉川近代美術館（徳生記念館） | ||||
| 今治市菊間町かわら館 | ||||
| 伊丹十三記念館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬測量絵図館 | ||||
| 北条ふるさと館 | ||||
| 北条鹿島博物展示館 | ||||
| 坊ちゃん列車ミュージアム | ||||
| 大西藤山歴史資料館 | ||||
| 子規堂 | ||||
| 庄薬師堂 | ||||
| 庚申庵 | ||||
| 御手洗昭和館 | ||||
| 愛媛大学ミュージアム | ||||
| 愛媛文華館 | ||||
| 愛媛県美術館 南館 | ||||
| 文化財情報館 | ||||
| 朝倉ふるさと美術古墳館 | ||||
| 木江ふれあい郷土資料館（大崎島船の資料館） | ||||
| 松山城 | ||||
| 松山市立中島歴史民俗資料館懐古館 | ||||
| 松山市考古館 | ||||
| 梅山古陶資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民芸伊予かすり会館 | ||||
| 江戸みなとまち展示館 | ||||
| 町並み保存センター（菊伝） | ||||
| 蘭島閣美術館 |
Libraries in Hōjō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 今治市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今治市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今治市立大西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今治市立波方図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊予市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛媛大学図書館（中央図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛媛県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東温市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東温市立図書館川内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松前町ふるさとライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立三津浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立中島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松山市立北条図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 砥部町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hōjō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUJI GRAND Matsuyama | |||||
| Yoshiumi Ikiiki Kan | |||||
| 今治青果仲卸協同組合 | |||||
| 伊予連合農協青果 | |||||
| 伊予連合農協青果 | |||||
| 地産市場 エフ・マルシェ 古川店 | |||||
| 地産市場 エフ・マルシェ 古川店 | |||||
| 産直市まさき村 | |||||
| 産直市まさき村 |
Hotels in Hōjō
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hōjō
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hōjō
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hōjō
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hōjō
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hōjō
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hōjō
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hōjō
6 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hōjō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hōjō
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hōjō
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hōjō
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beppu Summary Post Office | |
| Hojo Asanami Post Office | |
| Hojo Awai Summary Post Office | |
| Hojo Kubo Post Office | |
| Hojo Post Office | |
| Hojo Tateiwa Post Office | |
| Kikuma Post Office | |
| Muzuki Post Office | |
| Nakajima Awai Summary Post Office | |
| Nakajima Post Office | |
| Yanagihara Post Office | |
| 北条中通簡易郵便局 | |
| 安居島簡易郵便局 | |
| 正岡簡易郵便局 | |
| 野忽那簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hōjō
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asanami Daishidō | |
| Mihosha | |
| Yogoin | |
| 遍照院 | |
| 長津神社 | |
| 高縄寺 | |
| 鹿島神社 本社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hōjō
What is the population of Hōjō?
Hōjō has a population of 27,992 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 539.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hōjō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Hōjō?
Hōjō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.
How is the job market in Hōjō?
The job market in Hōjō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 896 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hōjō?
The median home value in Hōjō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.