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Ōdate, Japan
Akita · Japan
Ōdate is a mid-size city in Akita, Japan with a population of 69,237. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 69,237 |
| Population Density | 196 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2718°, 140.5576° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.5 inches (45 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Ōdate
Ōdate is a mid-size city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 69,237. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōdate vs Japan Average
Income: Ōdate vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 27,695 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōdate
Ōdate has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1659 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 352.6 sq mi (913.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2718°N, 140.5576°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 125 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 141 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 82 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 92 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 70 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 146 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 137 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 132 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 125 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 141 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 71 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 105 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 121 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 38 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 38 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 43 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 48 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 51 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 60 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 60 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 79 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 122 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 138 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 147 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 170 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 172 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 178 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 5.4 in |
Ōdate has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (3.5").
Colleges & Universities in Ōdate
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東北職業能力開発大学校附属秋田職業能力開発短期大学校短期大学校 | College | - | , |
| 秋田看護福祉大学 | College | - | , |
| 秋田県立鷹巣技術専門学校 | College | - | , |
Schools in Ōdate
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大館市立矢立小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立東館小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立比内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立田代中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立山瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下川沿中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 川口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Oodate High School | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立大館鳳鳴高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立長木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shakanai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立花岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立城西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立大館桂桜高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立大館国際情報学院中学校・高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立北陽中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立城南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立扇田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立比内支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立西館小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立有浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立桂城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立上川沿小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大館市立東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōdate
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōdate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitainu Kaikan | ||||
| Zero Date Art Center | ||||
| 伊勢堂岱縄文館 | ||||
| 土蔵（資料館） | ||||
| 大太鼓の館 | ||||
| 大湯ストーンサークル館 | ||||
| 大葛金山 ふるさと館 | ||||
| 大館市民舞伝習館 | ||||
| 大館郷土博物館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂鉱山事務所 | ||||
| 小坂駅舎 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 機関車庫 | ||||
| 浜辺の歌音楽館 | ||||
| 渡辺家 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 胡桃館遺跡出土品収蔵庫 | ||||
| 鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 鹿角市 先人顕彰館 | ||||
| 鹿角市歴史民族資料館 |
Libraries in Ōdate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北秋田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗盛記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白沢図書 木漏れ日 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花矢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿角市十和田図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōdate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝市 |
Hotels in Ōdate
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōdate
92 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōdate
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ōdate
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōdate
21 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ōdate
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ōdate
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōdate
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōdate
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōdate
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ōdate
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōdate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōdate
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōdate
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōdate
21 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hanaoka Hongo Post Office | |
| Hanaoka Post Office | |
| Hinai Post Office | |
| Iwase Post Office | |
| Manaka Post Office | |
| Nagaki Post Office | |
| Nishitate Post Office | |
| Odate Higashidai Post Office | |
| Odate Katayama Post Office | |
| Odate Kawaguchi Post Office | |
| Odate Kitsunedai Summary Post Office | |
| Odate Minamicho Post Office | |
| Odate Post Office | |
| Oodate Ekimae Post Office | |
| Otaki Onsen Post Office | |
| Shakanai Post Office | |
| Shirasawa Post Office | |
| Ugo Higashitate Post Office | |
| Ugo Niida Post Office | |
| Yamase Post Office | |
| 田代山田簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Ōdate
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōdate
230 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| お日様神社 | |
| お日様稲荷神社 | |
| 一心院 | |
| 一本柳稻荷神社 | |
| 七面堂 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社（石碑） | |
| 三峰神社 宇賀神社 | |
| 三浦稲荷神社 | |
| 三神社 | |
| 上代野神社 | |
| 上岩瀬稲荷神社 | |
| 不動様の祠 | |
| 二井田愛宕神社 | |
| 保食神社 | |
| 保食神社 | |
| 健康大社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 |
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Quick Facts
Around Ōdate
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōdate
What is the population of Ōdate?
Ōdate has a population of 69,237 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 352.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōdate expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Ōdate?
Ōdate has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōdate?
The job market in Ōdate is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Ōdate?
The median home value in Ōdate is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.