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Kogota, Japan
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Kogota is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 19,760. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Kogota
Kogota was a town located in Tōda District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 19,760 |
| Population Density | 284 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5500°, 141.0500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Kogota
Kogota is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 19,760. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kogota vs Japan Average
Income: Kogota vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 632 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,904 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kogota
Kogota has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5500°N, 141.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 119 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 83 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 55 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 132 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 110 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 108 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 94 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 104 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 110 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 56 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 34 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 51 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 70 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 106 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 115 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 121 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 136 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 136 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 145 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 158 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 159 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 179 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 185 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Kogota has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Kogota
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 美里町立北浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tajiri junior high | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立沼部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立中埣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県小牛田農林高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立小牛田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立青生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東の森進学会 | — | — | — | — |
| Tajiri Sakura High School | — | — | — | — |
| 宮城県小牛田農林高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立小牛田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立青生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大崎市立沼部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tajiri Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 美里町立中埣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kogota
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kogota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Chubachi Museum | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kan Kan | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Kurihara City Sanctuary Center Tsukidate Hall (Insectarium) | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Prefecture Izunuma-Uchinuma Sanctuary Center | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Tome City Izunuma-Uchinuma Sanctuary Center (Fresh Water Aquarium) | ||||
| あーと硝子 Casa Vaso | ||||
| えんずのわり資料館 | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| ディスカバリーセンター | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| 一迫埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 墨雪墨絵美術館 | ||||
| 大崎市 竹工芸館 | ||||
| 大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 大衡村ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 天平ろまん館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 山王考古館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館 | ||||
| 平筒沼農村文化自然学習館 | ||||
| 感覚ミュージアム | ||||
| 教育資料館 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 涌谷町立史料館 | ||||
| 玄昌石の館 | ||||
| 登米市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 登米市立髙倉勝子美術館 | ||||
| 登米懐古館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 縄文芸術館 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 蔵の資料館 | ||||
| 警察資料館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 | ||||
| 食農伝承館 和 |
Libraries in Kogota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 中新田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 登米市立登米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石巻専修大学 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kogota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 |
Restaurants in Kogota
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kogota
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kogota
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kogota
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kogota
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kogota
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kogota
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kogota
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kogota
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kogota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai |
Ski Resorts Near Kogota
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kogota
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kogota
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kabukuri Summary Post Office | |
| Kitaura EkiMae Post Office | |
| Misato Ushikai Post Office | |
| Nakazone Post Office | |
| Tajiri Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 宮城小牛田センター | |
| 敷玉郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kogota
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| デイサービス華 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| 和笑の家 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kogota
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asahi Jinja | |
| Hachiman Jinja | |
| Inari Jinja | |
| エホバの証人の王国会館 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 新山神社 | |
| 新山神社 | |
| 日本キリスト教会 田尻教会 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 月山神社 | |
| 法円寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kogota
What is the population of Kogota?
Kogota has a population of 19,760 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 284 people per square mile, spread across 69.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kogota expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kogota?
Kogota has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kogota?
The job market in Kogota is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 632 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kogota?
The median home value in Kogota is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.