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Kōka, Japan

Shiga · Japan

Kōka is a mid-size city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 89,619. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
89,619 Population 305/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population89,619
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density305/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units35,848

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain65.6 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Population89,619
Population Density305 / sq mi
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates34.9802°, 136.1575°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShiga
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation65.6 inches (1,666 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,800
Median Age46.2 years

About Kōka

Kōka is a mid-size city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 89,619. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kōka has a population of 89,619 with a density of 305 people per square mile, spread across 294.2 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

89,619
Total Population
305
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above Japan avg
294.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kōka vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kōka is $33,800, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Income: Kōka vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,800
55% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare11
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kōka is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 35,848 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units35,848

Property Tax

Climate in Kōka

Kōka has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 8° 106.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 9.2° 95.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 12.7° 115.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 19.4° 117.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / 24.5° 104.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.9° 165.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.2° 247.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 32.5° 118.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.2° 159.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 22.2° 143.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 16.3° 90.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 10.6° 111.5
Kōka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area294.2 sq mi (762.0 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates34.9802°N, 136.1575°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"
73% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 113 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 85 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 143 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 116 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 123 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 139 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 139 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 127 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 109 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 118 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 76 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 50 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 98 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 149 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 127 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 138 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 95 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 84 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 103 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 148 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 278 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 235 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 77 km
2018 Trami Category 1 144 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 140 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 101 km
2017 Lan Category 1 200 km
2017 Noru Category 1 146 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 279 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 130 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 289 km
2011 Roke Category 3 134 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 210 km
2009 Melor Category 1 116 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 178 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 247 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 215 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 210 km
2004 Songda Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

18 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 3,022 118 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 139 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 142 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 81 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 148 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 146 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 140 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 48 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 100 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 109 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 87 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 147 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 134 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 59 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 59 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 89 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 140 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 142 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 157 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 178 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 6.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest

Kōka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Kōka

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立伴谷小学校 - - - -
市立伴谷東小学校 - - - -
甲賀市立柏木小学校 - - - -
市立伴谷東小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kōka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Kōka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
akaike
Kenzen gama kilns and clay gallery
Miho Museum
Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center
Ohmi railway museum
Old Ot elementary school
Old Sumo school
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
Shiga Prefectural Museum of Modern Art
Shiga Safari Museum
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Pottery Museum
Tanikan gama clay port gallery
Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum
ヴォーリズ記念館
おきしま資料館
ガリ版伝承館
こうもり博物館
ブルーメの丘美術館
みなくち子どもの森
みなくち子どもの森自然館
世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館
中仙道守山宿郷土人形館
伊藤忠兵衛記念館
伊賀信楽古陶館
伊賀越資料館
佐川美術館
八日市文化芸術会館
多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館
巖谷一六・小波記念室
愛知川用水資料館
愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室
愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館
愛荘町立歴史文化博物館
数寄和ギャラリー
日登美美術館
日野駅鉄道ミュージアム
旧柳生藩小山田家老屋敷
昆虫爬虫類ワールド
木地師資料館
東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館
東町だんじり蔵
東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸
東近江市埋蔵文化財センター
東近江市立近江商人郷土館
東近江市能登川博物館
柘植歴史民俗資料館
栗東市出土文化財センター
栗東歴史民俗博物館
栗東歴史民俗博物館
氏郷公記念館
水のめぐみ館 アクア琵琶
湖族の郷資料館
湖東歴史民俗資料館
滋賀県埋蔵文化センター
滋賀県平和祈念館
滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館
田上郷土史料館
田上郷土史料館収蔵庫
田上鉱物博物館
甲南ふれあいの館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館
甲賀市立信楽産業展示館
甲賀市立甲賀歴史民俗資料館
甲賀忍術博物館
立命館守山創立資料館
芭蕉翁記念館
草津宿本陣
草津宿街道交流館
街道水郷美術館
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
観峰館
豊会館
近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム
近江八幡市立資料館（旧判家住宅）
近江八幡市立資料館（旧西川家住宅）
近江八幡市立資料館（歴史民俗資料館）
近江八幡市立資料館（郷土資料館）
近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館
近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」
近江日野商人館
近江日野商人館
野口謙蔵記念館
金堂まちなみ保存交流館
関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館
雪野展示館

Libraries in Kōka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuchi Public Library0.0
Hino Public Library0.0
Iga Ueno City Library0.0
Koka city Minakuchi library0.0
Public Library0.0
Tsuchiyama Public Library0.0
メディアセンター0.0
メディアライブラリー0.0
メディアライブラリー0.0
上野点字図書館0.0
五箇荘図書館0.0
八日市図書館0.0
図書館0.0
図書館0.0
園芸・緑化相談コーナー0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
大山田図書室0.0
大津市北図書館0.0
守山市立図書館0.0
守山市立図書館0.0
志賀町立図書館0.0
愛荘町立愛知川図書館0.0
東近江市率愛東図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立能登川図書館0.0
栗東市立図書館0.0
滋賀県立図書館0.0
甲良町立図書館0.0
甲西図書館0.0
甲賀市信楽図書館0.0
甲賀市甲南図書交流館0.0
甲賀市甲賀図書情報館0.0
石部図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
竜王町立図書館0.0
草津市立南草津図書館0.0
草津市立南草津図書館0.0
草津市立図書館0.0
豊郷町立図書館0.0
野洲図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kōka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
おうみんち
おうみんち
水口卸売市場

Hotels in Kōka

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Route Inn

Restaurants in Kōka

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asha
Big Boy Restaurants
Gusto
Karubi-Taisho
Saizeriya
中外
味好
松のや
湖南飯店
鹿深の里

Cafes in Kōka

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

nora cafe

Gas Stations in Kōka

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
JP #496939861
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Kōka

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Kyoto
滋賀銀行
近畿労働金庫

Golf Courses in Kōka

5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asahino Country Club
Gamo Golf Club
Meishin Ryuou Country Club
ベアズパウジャパンカントリークラブ
ベアズパウジャパンカントリークラブ

Breweries in Kōka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY
クラフトビール工房

Stadiums & Teams in Kōka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kōka

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biwako Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ohana Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kōka

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Osaka Itami International AirportITMLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Yao Airport-Medium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park-Small Airport
Ichishicho Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Akeno Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Kushidagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield-Small Airport
Ono Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryu's Skypark-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kōka

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bantani Post Office
Minakuchi Kitawaki Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kōka

34 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Yamamoto Clinic
かとう医院
コス小児科
さとうこどもクリニック
すぎうら皮膚科医院
せの耳鼻咽喉科
たか耳鼻咽喉科医院
ののむら眼科
はえうち診療所
ハピネスバースクリニック
はやし脳神経外科クリニック
はやし脳神経外科クリニック
ふじさわ小児クリニック
三愛小児科アレルギー科
上原医院
井上整骨院
伊藤内科クリニック
加藤内科胃腸科
大道医院
小西医院
岡島内科胃腸科医院
川会内科医院
桂医院
棚橋整形外科医院
瀬田クリニック
瀬田耳鼻咽喉科
玉川医院
白波瀬小児科
神吉医院
竹林ウィメンズクリニック
藤井皮膚科クリニック
須津整形外科
駒井クリニック
鶴岡眼科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kōka

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Obreiros de Christo
五十鈴神社
園養寺
大池寺
愛宕神社
柏木神社
水口クリスト恵み教会

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Kōka

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 18
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 20
Cafes 3
Bars 4
Supermarkets 3
Banks 2
Museums 3
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 99
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 19

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kōka

What is the population of Kōka?

Kōka has a population of 89,619 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 305 people per square mile, spread across 294.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kōka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 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 Kōka?

Kōka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kōka?

The job market in Kōka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area, including 20 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Kōka?

The median home value in Kōka is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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