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Obama is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 29,435. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 29,435 |
| Population Density | 327 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4958°, 135.7460° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Obama
Obama is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 29,435. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Obama vs Japan Average
Income: Obama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 942 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,774 |
Property Tax
Climate in Obama
Obama 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 2213 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 90.0 sq mi (233.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4958°N, 135.7460°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 60 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 51 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 118 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 110 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 118 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 163 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 177 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 185 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Obama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and November the driest (4.8").
Colleges & Universities in Obama
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 福井県立大学 かつみキャンパス | University | - | , |
Schools in Obama
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小浜市立今富小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 嶺南西養護学校小浜分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 若狭東高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立小浜美郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立内外海小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福井県立嶺南西特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福井県立若狭高等学校海洋キャンパス | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立小浜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立西津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下根来小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立小浜第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福井県立若狭高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立小浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立雲浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小浜市立口名田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立遠敷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田烏小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立松永小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Obama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Obama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shindo's Little Indigo Museum | ||||
| エル・パーク・おおい | ||||
| エルガイアおおい | ||||
| おおい町郷土史料館 松木庄吉美術記念館 | ||||
| きのこものしり館 | ||||
| ちいさな藍美術館 | ||||
| 小浜市埋蔵文化財調査センター | ||||
| 小浜市町並みと食の館 | ||||
| 小浜市町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 小浜西組重伝建地区町並み保存資料館 | ||||
| 岩の鼻遺跡館 | ||||
| 御食国若狭おばま食文化館 | ||||
| 暦会館 | ||||
| 比良美術館 | ||||
| 熊川宿若狭美術館 | ||||
| 福井県立年縞博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | ||||
| 箸のふるさと館 | ||||
| 美山かやぶき美術館／郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美山民俗資料館 | ||||
| 美浜町立歴史文化館 | ||||
| 若狭たかはまエルどらんど | ||||
| 若狭三方縄文博物館 | ||||
| 若狭国吉城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 若狭鯖街道熊川宿資料館・宿場館 | ||||
| 関西電力美浜原子力ＰＲセンター | ||||
| 高島市郷土文化保存伝習施設朽木資料館 | ||||
| 高浜町Ｂ＆Ｇ海洋センター | ||||
| 高浜町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鯖街道ミュージアム |
Libraries in Obama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小浜市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立若狭図書学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立生涯学習センターなびあす | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立三方図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若狭町立上中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立朽木図書サロン | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Obama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 梅の里会館 | |||||
| 高浜市場 きなーれ |
Hotels in Obama
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Obama
33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Obama
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Obama
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Obama
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Obama
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Obama
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Obama
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Obama
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Obama
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Obama
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Obama
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Obama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三宅彦右衛門酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Obama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Obama
9 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 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Obama
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Obama
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuchinata Post Office | |
| Miyagawa Post Office | |
| Nishida Post Office | |
| Obama Imatomi Post Office | |
| Obama Nishizu Post Office | |
| Obama Otecho Post Office | |
| Obama Post Office | |
| Obama Sumiyoshi Post Office | |
| Obama Tamamae Post Office | |
| Onyu Post Office | |
| Tagarasu Summary Post Office | |
| Uchitomi Post Office | |
| 口名田郵便局 | |
| 新平野郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Obama
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 温熱療法ミヤモト |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Obama
220 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| エホバの証人 | |
| カトリック小浜教会 | |
| 一言神社 | |
| 七面観音堂 | |
| 三宅神社 | |
| 丹生神社 | |
| 久須夜神社 | |
| 久須夜神社 | |
| 了源寺 | |
| 今富神社 | |
| 仏谷寺 | |
| 佛国寺 | |
| 元海寺 | |
| 光全寺 | |
| 光徳寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 六所神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Obama
What is the population of Obama?
Obama has a population of 29,435 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 327 people per square mile, spread across 90.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Obama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Obama?
Obama 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 75°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Obama?
The job market in Obama is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 942 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Obama?
The median home value in Obama is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.