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Motoyama, Japan
Kochi · Japan
Motoyama is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 3,605. Elevation: 3,189 ft (972 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Motoyama
Motoyama is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022, the town had an estimated population of 3‚318 in 1858 households and a population density of 25 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 134.22 square kilometres (51.82 sq mi). Motoyama has been named one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
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| Population | 3,605 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7940°, 133.5811° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kochi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.4 inches (2,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.8 years |
About Motoyama
Motoyama is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 3,605. The city sits at an elevation of 3,189 feet (972 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 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Motoyama vs Japan Average
Income: Motoyama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,442 |
Property Tax
Climate in Motoyama
Motoyama has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 228.4 sq mi (591.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7940°N, 133.5811°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 131 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 68 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 113 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 174 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in |
Motoyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Motoyama
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大川村立大川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大川村立大川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立吉野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立吉野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立名高山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土佐町立土佐町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立森小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立田井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立相川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立嶺北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土佐町立土佐町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本山町立嶺北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Motoyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Motoyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaminomachi Papercity Museum | ||||
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kochi Literary Museum | ||||
| Kochi Yosakoi Info exchange center | ||||
| Lapis Oboke Museum | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall & Anpanman Museum | ||||
| いの町紙の博物館 | ||||
| かわのえ高原ふるさと館 | ||||
| マルモッタンモネの庭 | ||||
| 四国中央市文化財郷土資料収蔵館 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 大豊町立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平家屋敷民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿波池田うだつの家・阿波池田たばこ資料館 | ||||
| 香美市立やなせたかし記念館・詩とメルヘン絵本館 | ||||
| 香美市立美術館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 | ||||
| 龍河洞博物館 |
Libraries in Motoyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| アンパンマン図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| いの町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| オーテピア | 0.0 | |||||
| まなべ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森（総合情報センター（図書館）） | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森（総合情報センター（図書館）） | 0.0 | |||||
| 三好市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南国市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 四国中央市土居図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川之江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香我美町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香美市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立江ノ口市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立潮江市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立大学 総合情報センター 永国寺図書館/高知工科大学 附属情報図書館 (永国寺キャンパス) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Motoyama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirome market | |||||
| Motoyama Sakura Ichi | |||||
| 伊予三島中央青果 地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 寒川漁協 | |||||
| 株式会社ゲンボク市場 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 高知市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Motoyama
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motoyama
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motoyama
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motoyama
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motoyama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 日本トーターりょうまスタジアム | ||
| 高知球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Motoyama
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Motoyama
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Motoyama
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jizoji Post Office | |
| Mori Post Office | |
| Motoyama Post Office | |
| Okawa Post Office | |
| Tachikawa Post Office | |
| Tai Post Office | |
| Uriuno Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Motoyama
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 久会久病院 | ||
| 仁生会三愛病院 | ||
| 共生会下司病院 | ||
| 博信会中ノ橋病院 | ||
| 山口会高知厚生病院 | ||
| 山村会山村病院 | ||
| 旦龍会町田病院 | ||
| 旭仁会森病院 | ||
| 治久会もみのき病院 | ||
| 産研会上町病院 | ||
| 竹下会竹下病院 | ||
| 見元会見元回生病院 | ||
| 近森会近森リハビリテーション病院 | ||
| 高橋会高知いちょう病院 | ||
| 高潮会潮江高橋病院 | ||
| 高知県立療育福祉センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motoyama
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三倉神社 | |
| 兼山廟 | |
| 若一王子宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Motoyama
What is the population of Motoyama?
Motoyama has a population of 3,605 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 228.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Motoyama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Motoyama?
Motoyama 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 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Motoyama?
The job market in Motoyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Motoyama?
The median home value in Motoyama is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.