Ochi, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Ochi is a small city in Kochi, Japan with a population of 5,111. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,111 Population 118/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
82.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Ochi

Ochi

Ochi is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022, the town had an estimated population of 5,157 in 2,673 households and a population density of 46 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 111.95 square kilometres (43.22 sq mi).

People

Population5,111
Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain82.1 in/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population5,111
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates33.5333°, 133.2500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation82.1 inches (2,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ochi

Ochi is a small city in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 5,111. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Ochi

Ochi 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12.1° 53.4
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.1° 111.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 173.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.6° 241.6
May 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.7° 268.3
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27° 379.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.8° 354.9
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32° 272.5
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.5° 383.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.9° 216.0
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 124.2
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.4° 77.6
Ochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area43.2 sq mi (111.9 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates33.5333°N, 133.2500°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 91 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 88 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 144 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 133 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 139 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 145 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 147 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 85 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 132 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 45 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 97 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 135 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 88 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 132 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 80 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 80 km
Jan 21, 2022 29 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M4.9 146 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 138 km
Aug 15, 2016 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 126 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 298 km
2023 Lan Category 1 228 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 246 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 228 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 101 km
2018 Trami Category 1 113 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 126 km
2017 Noru Category 1 71 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 85 km
2015 Goni Category 3 258 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 114 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 178 km
2014 Halong Category 1 60 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 186 km
2011 Roke Category 4 229 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 73 km
2009 Melor Category 1 238 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 140 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 173 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 5,000 149 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 146 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m - 135 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 110 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 149 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 128 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 146 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 175 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 186 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 188 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 8.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 9.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 6.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Ochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ochi

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立明治中学校 - - - -
町立黒岩中学校 - - - -
町立黒岩小学校 - - - -
町立越知中学校 - - - -
町立越知小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ochi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ochi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
いの町紙の博物館
カルスト学習館
かわうそ学習館
佐川地質館
佐川町立青山文庫
吉村虎太郎邸
春野町立郷土資料館
春野町立郷土資料館
横倉山自然の森博物館
津野町郷土資料館
牧野富太郎ふるさと館
面河山岳博物館

Libraries in Ochi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
いの町立図書館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
佐川町立図書館さくと0.0
土佐市立市民図書館0.0
土佐市立市民図書館宇佐分館0.0
土佐市立市民図書館戸波分館0.0
日高村立図書館0.0
春野町立図書館0.0
春野町立図書館0.0
本の森図書館0.0
津野町立図書館 かわうそ館0.0
須崎市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ochi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kure Taisho-machi Market

Restaurants in Ochi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Menya Kurahashi
自由軒

Gas Stations in Ochi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAコスモス車輌センター
Mobil

Ski Resorts Near Ochi

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SOL-FA Oda ski slopes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ochi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ochi

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kamaida Summary Post Office
Kuroiwa Post Office
Ochi Post Office
Ogiri Post Office
Shimoyakawa Summary Post Office
Yokobatake Summary Post Office
明治簡易郵便局
野老山簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)

Treatment Centers in Ochi

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
治久会もみのき病院
高知県立療育福祉センター

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ochi

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
住吉神社
住吉神社
住吉神社
住吉神社
小森神社
岩屋神社
杉原神社
横倉宮
横倉神社
琴平神社
田口社
田口社

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ochi

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ochi.

Name Description
大樽の滝 Height: 34

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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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What is the population of Ochi?

Ochi has a population of 5,111 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 43.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ochi?

Ochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches.

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