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Hongō, Japan
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Hongō is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 7,910. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hongō
Hongō (本郷) is a district of Tokyo located in Bunkyō, due north of the Tokyo Imperial Palace and west of Ueno.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 7,910 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4821°, 135.6194° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,855 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Hongō
Hongō is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 7,910. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hongō vs Japan Average
Income: Hongō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 253 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,164 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hongō
Hongō has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 263.4 sq mi (682.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4821°N, 135.6194°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 49 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 62 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 111 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 120 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 31 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 128 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 174 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 188 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Hongō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and November the driest (4.8").
Schools in Hongō
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立大飯中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立加斗小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立中名田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| おおい町立名田庄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| おおい町立名田庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| おおい町立本郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| おおい町立大島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hongō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hongō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maizuru Chiegura | ||||
| Shindo's Little Indigo Museum | ||||
| World Brick Museum | ||||
| エル・パーク・おおい | ||||
| エルガイアおおい | ||||
| おおい町郷土史料館 松木庄吉美術記念館 | ||||
| きのこものしり館 | ||||
| ちいさな藍美術館 | ||||
| 小浜市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 小浜市町並みと食の館 | ||||
| 小浜市町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 小浜西組重伝建地区町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 岩の鼻遺跡館 | ||||
| 御食国若狭おばま食文化館 | ||||
| 暦会館 | ||||
| 海軍記念館 | ||||
| 福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | ||||
| 箸のふるさと館 | ||||
| 美山かやぶき美術館／郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美山民俗資料館 | ||||
| 舞鶴引揚記念館 | ||||
| 若狭たかはまエルどらんど | ||||
| 高浜町Ｂ＆Ｇ海洋センター | ||||
| 高浜町郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Hongō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Branch, East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 小浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立若狭図書学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立上中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hongō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高浜市場 きなーれ |
Hotels in Hongō
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hongō
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hongō
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hongō
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hongō
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hongō
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hongō
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hongō
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hongō
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hongō
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hongō
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hongō
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kado Post Office | |
| Nakanata Post Office | |
| Natasho Post Office | |
| Okunata Post Office | |
| Ooi Post Office | |
| Oshima Post Office | |
| 大飯郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hongō
92 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ＪＡ葬祭西部やすらぎホール | |
| 不動明王 | |
| 井上薬師堂 | |
| 伊津岐神社 | |
| 依居神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 六社神社 | |
| 円明寺 | |
| 円通寺 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 十王堂（地蔵堂） | |
| 向陽寺 | |
| 和多田地蔵堂 | |
| 土御門総社 | |
| 地蔵院 | |
| 大飯神社 | |
| 天満宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hongō
What is the population of Hongō?
Hongō has a population of 7,910 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 263.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hongō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Hongō?
Hongō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hongō?
The job market in Hongō is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 253 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hongō?
The median home value in Hongō is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.