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Hongō, Japan
Aichi · Japan
Hongō is a small town in Aichi, Japan with a population of 2,942. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 2,942 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0667°, 137.7000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aichi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.8 inches (2,154 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $37,400 |
| Median Age | 45.8 years |
About Hongō
Hongō is a small town in Japan (Aichi) with a population of 2,942. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.8 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 | $37,400 |
| 50% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 94 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,177 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0667°N, 137.7000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 120 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 108 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 131 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 124 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 132 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 61 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 63 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 145 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 105 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 147 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 137 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 82 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 94 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 99 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 116 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 122 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 127 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 129 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 129 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 147 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 157 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 159 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 162 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 163 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 166 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Hongō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in Hongō
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鳳来東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 浜松市立佐久間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 浜松市立浦川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 静岡県立浜松湖北高等学校佐久間分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新城市立鳳来東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立奈根小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立旧東部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立粟代小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新城東高校 (本郷校舎) | — | — | — | — |
| 町立東栄中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本郷保育園 | — | — | — | — |
| 浜松市立 佐久間中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立東栄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 静岡県立浜松湖北高等学校佐久間分校・浜松市立佐久間中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hongō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hongō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Museum Chausuyama | ||||
| からくり人形館 | ||||
| シルクロードミュージアム | ||||
| 医王寺民俗資料館 | ||||
| 古橋懐古館 | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 奥三河郷土館 | ||||
| 新城市設楽原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 新城文化会館 | ||||
| 李登勝美術館 | ||||
| 東栄町立博物館 | ||||
| 森町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民芸館 | ||||
| 津具文化資料展示センター | ||||
| 津具民俗資料館 | ||||
| 浜松市地域遺産センター | ||||
| 浜松市秋野不矩美術館 | ||||
| 浜松市立内山真龍資料館 | ||||
| 花まつりの館 | ||||
| 花祭会館 | ||||
| 茶臼山高原の美術館 | ||||
| 蓮華寺文化財記念館 | ||||
| 西尾実記念館 | ||||
| 観来館 | ||||
| 長篠城址・史跡保存館 | ||||
| 阿南町農村文化伝承センター | ||||
| 鳳来寺山自然科学博物館 | ||||
| 鳳来寺山自然科学博物館 |
Libraries in Hongō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inasa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐久間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 森町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立天竜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立水窪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西郷校区市民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 設楽町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 龍山図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hongō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAやまびこ振草農産物直売所 | |||||
| いきいき畑直売所 | |||||
| もち松野屋 | |||||
| モミヤマ | |||||
| 奈根直売組合 | |||||
| 山百合荘豊邦直売所 | |||||
| 清崎市場 |
Hotels in Hongō
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hongō
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hongō
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hongō
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hongō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hongō
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hongō
12 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hongō
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hongō
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hongō
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hongō
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hongō
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hongō
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hongō
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Furikusa Post Office | |
| Horai Kawai Post Office | |
| Nagaoka Post Office | |
| Nishido Post Office | |
| Toei Midono Summary Post Office | |
| Toei Post Office | |
| Yuya Summary Post Office | |
| 下川簡易郵便局 | |
| 佐久間町簡易郵便局 | |
| 佐久間郵便局 | |
| 浦川郵便局 | |
| 瀬尻簡易郵便局 | |
| 熊郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hongō
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下田観音堂 | |
| 五社神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 六所神社 | |
| 円光寺 | |
| 北遠キリスト教会 | |
| 南宮神社 | |
| 善光寺 | |
| 天理教三河分教会 | |
| 天理教三河愛郷分教会 | |
| 天理教本郷分教所 | |
| 天白神社 | |
| 天竜寺 | |
| 子安神社 |
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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 2,942 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 127.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hongō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $37,400, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, 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 74°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hongō?
The job market in Hongō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hongō?
The median home value in Hongō is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.