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Kōge, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Kōge is a small city in Tottori, Japan with a population of 15,937. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Kōge
Kōge was a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 15,937 |
| Population Density | 182 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°, 134.2549° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.4 inches (1,787 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kōge
Kōge is a small city in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 15,937. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kōge vs Japan Average
Income: Kōge vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,600 |
| 63% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
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 | 6,375 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kōge
Kōge has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1936 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 87.5 sq mi (226.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°N, 134.2549°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 79 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 126 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 118 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Kōge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (4.7").
Schools in Kōge
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八頭町立郡家西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立河原第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立国府東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立大江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立安部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立郡家東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立船岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧八頭町立船岡中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立神戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立江山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立河原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立八頭中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立河原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立散岐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 公立鳥取環境大学 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取市立若葉台小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県立八頭高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立郡家西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kōge
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kōge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamasaka Ancestry Memorial Hall "Imeitei" | ||||
| Jinpukaku | ||||
| Saji Observatory | ||||
| San’in Kaigan Geopark Center | ||||
| Studio652 (旧岩美病院) | ||||
| Tetsuko no Heya Railway Goods Museum | ||||
| The Sand Museum | ||||
| Tottori Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Tottori Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Tottori Sand Dunes Park Service Center | ||||
| Yumechiyo Museum | ||||
| あおや和紙工房 | ||||
| きのこの森 | ||||
| たくみの館 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| とっとり賀露かにっこ館 | ||||
| 三百田氏住宅 | ||||
| 兵庫県立但馬牧場公園但馬牛博物館 | ||||
| 因幡万葉歴史館 | ||||
| 夢千代館 | ||||
| 山陰海岸ジオパーク海と大地の自然館 | ||||
| 岩美町立渚交流館 | ||||
| 旧塩屋出店 | ||||
| 昆虫化石館 | ||||
| 林業技術工芸実習館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 植樹の森 | ||||
| 樹木園 | ||||
| 母屋 | ||||
| 河原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津山市加茂町歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 流しびなの館 | ||||
| 渡辺美術館 | ||||
| 無動山永福寺の山門 | ||||
| 生産の森 | ||||
| 石谷家住宅 | ||||
| 砂の美術館 | ||||
| 苗木養成等実習室 | ||||
| 若桜民工芸館 | ||||
| 若桜町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 若桜郷土文化の里 | ||||
| 西河克己映画記念館 | ||||
| 鳥取城跡・仁風閣 展示館 | ||||
| 鳥取市こども科学館 | ||||
| 鳥取市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取市歴史博物館;やまびこ館 | ||||
| 鳥取港海友館 | ||||
| 鳥取県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取県立氷ノ山自然ふれあい館響の森 | ||||
| 鳥取県立童謡館;鳥取世界おもちゃ館;わらべ館 |
Libraries in Kōge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kato Buntaro Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐治町文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八頭町立郡家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立ちえの森ちづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立智頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立加茂町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若桜町立わかさ生涯学習情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立気高図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kōge
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kōge
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kōge
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kōge
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kōge
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kōge
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kōge
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kōge
11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kōge
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kōge
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kōge
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kōge
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kōge
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kōge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKARI Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Kōge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kōge
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kōge
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kōge
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Funaoka Post Office | |
| Hatto Post Office | |
| Hayabusa Summary Post Office | |
| Horigoshi Summary Post Office | |
| Inaba Saigo Post Office | |
| Kamanokuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Kamikisaichi Summary Post Office | |
| Kando Post Office | |
| Kawahara Post Office | |
| Kitamura Summary Post Office | |
| Kooge Post Office | |
| Kuninaka Summary Post Office | |
| Kusakabe Summary Post Office | |
| Nakakisaichi Post Office | |
| Oi Summary Post Office | |
| Omikado Summary Post Office | |
| Sanki Post Office | |
| Shimokisaichi Post Office | |
| Shitori Summary Post Office | |
| Takagari Summary Post Office | |
| Tottori Entsuji Summary Post Office | |
| Tottori Wakabadai Post Office | |
| Yakami Summary Post Office | |
| Yazu Post Office | |
| 中河原郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kōge
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Makoto |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kōge
53 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不遠山 西橋寺 | |
| 中井神社 | |
| 丸瀬山霊場 | |
| 倭文神社 | |
| 八上売沼神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 医王山 大安興寺 | |
| 和多理神社 | |
| 国英神社 | |
| 土師百井神社 | |
| 土師神社 | |
| 多賀神社 | |
| 大平神社 | |
| 大江神社 | |
| 天理教平治分教会 | |
| 廣岡神社 | |
| 引野荒神社 | |
| 意上奴神社 | |
| 成田山 青龍寺 | |
| 普門山 大樹寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kōge
What is the population of Kōge?
Kōge has a population of 15,937 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 87.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kōge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,600, 63% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kōge?
Kōge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.
How is the job market in Kōge?
The job market in Kōge is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 510 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kōge?
The median home value in Kōge is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.