Oga, Japan

Akita · Japan

Oga is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 24,690. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

24,690 Population 265/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
61.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Oga

Oga

Oga is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city has an estimated population of 24,687 in 12,496 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 240.80 square kilometres (92.97 sq mi).

People

Population24,690
Density265/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population24,690
Population Density265 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates39.8710°, 139.8493°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAkita
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation61.7 inches (1,566 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Oga

Oga is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 24,690. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Oga

Oga has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1748 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -2.2° / 3.1° 128.7
Feb 1°C / 34°F -2.1° / 4° 99.2
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0.3° / 7.7° 98.3
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 108.8
May 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.4° 123.7
Jun 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 122.4
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 27° 198.1
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.1° 180.2
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 17.1° / 25.4° 160.1
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.1° 173.9
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.3° 193.9
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0° / 5.8° 160.2
Oga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Japan avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.1 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates39.8710°N, 139.8493°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 129 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 138 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 118 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 141 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 96 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 122 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 80 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 95 km
Aug 10, 1996 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan M5.7 129 km
Oct 26, 1997 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan M5.6 83 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 88 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 148 km
Aug 10, 1996 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 120 km
Jun 14, 2008 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 131 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 109 km
Jun 14, 2008 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M5.4 127 km
May 12, 2002 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan M5.4 122 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 129 km
Aug 13, 1996 20 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan M5.3 128 km
Feb 26, 1999 15 km NNW of Yuza, Japan M5.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 251 km
2002 Higos Category 1 149 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 267 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 143 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 91 km
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 124 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 129 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 109 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 39 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 5 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 92 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 88 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 87 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 140 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 100 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 93 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 108 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 135 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 57 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 129 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 13 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 78 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 82 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 86 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 88 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 95 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 98 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 113 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 124 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 129 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 148 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 187 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 190 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in

Oga has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Oga

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
秋田県立男鹿海洋高等学校 - - - -
男鹿市立男鹿南中学校 - - - -
秋田県立男鹿海洋高等学校 - - - -
男鹿市立船川第一小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akita Prefectural Museum
Namahage Museum
photo gallery bluehole
Polder Museum of Ogata Village
Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museam
井川町歴史民俗資料館
伝承館 潟上パークセンター
八郎まつり伝承館
刑務所作業品展示場
埋蔵文化財センター
小池板碑群
山本ふるさと文化館
東北石油 豊川油田 展示室
東北石油 豊川油田 展示室
植物園
潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館
灯台資料館展示室
男鹿真山伝承館
秋田県立博物館　分館　旧奈良家住宅

Libraries in Oga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akita City Araya Library0.0
Akita City Tsuchizaki Library0.0
Akita Prefectural Library0.0
三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫0.0
図書館0.0
図書館0.0
壱騎町児童図書館0.0
潟上市図書館0.0
潟上市図書館 昭和分館0.0
潟上市図書館 追分分館0.0
秋田県点字図書館0.0
船川港図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Oga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
すごえもんマーケット
すごえもんマーケット

Hotels in Oga

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Moroi
Seikō Grand Hotel
カンカネ荘
ホテルきららか
国民宿舎男鹿
温泉旅館ゆもと
男鹿温泉郷　男鹿ホテル
結いの宿 別邸 つばき
親栄館
青の砂

Restaurants in Oga

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ogaya
おがんしゃ
お食事 省吾
かねがわ畑
さつき
シーガール
すし正
ちぐさ苑
のみたや
らあ麺・餃子 龍馬
函館ラーメン 園
割烹御食事 おとみ
園
寿司陣
弁当あさひ
本家かまどや 船川店
東洋一の海岸線にある男鹿のレストラン
森の木の実ジュース
焼肉 和遊亭
食堂みなとや

Cafes in Oga

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あとりえふうろ
健康茶とハーブティーの専門店
喫茶 秋桜

Theatres in Oga

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

男鹿市文化会館

Monuments in Oga

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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北緯40°のモニュメント
北緯40°のモニュメント
北緯40°のモニュメント
鰰供養碑

Castles in Oga

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

脇本城跡

Clinics in Oga

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hasegawa Clinic
中村医院

Dentists in Oga

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #753675796
Moriyama Dental Clinic
Takahashi Dental Clinic
小西歯科医院
志田歯科医院

Train Stations in Oga

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hadachi
Oga

Gas Stations in Oga

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS 八望台入口SS

Banks in Oga

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akita Bank Oga Branch
Hokuto Bank Oga Branch

Ski Resorts Near Oga

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yashima Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habayama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gosannen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Omagari Family Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kyowa Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Taiheizan Ski Area Opus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Matsumori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujisato Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oga

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akita AirportAXTMedium Airport
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport
Yuri Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oga

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kanegawa Pot Office
Kitaura Post Office
Oga Naka Post Office
Oga Onsen Summary Post Office
Oga Post office
Onnakawa Summary Post Office
Tanaka Summary Post Office
Tsubaki Post Office
Yamada Summary Post Office
北浦郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oga

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hatate
Mantai Butsu
Shinzan Shrine
三嶋神社
五社殿
傳用寺
八幡神社
六庚社
創価学会
増川八幡神社
大龍寺
嶺徳院
御手洗の池
歓喜天堂
洞泉寺
瑠璃山 長楽寺
真山神社奥宮
真山神社薬師堂
稲荷神社
芦澤神社
菅原神社
菅原神社 社務所
赤神神社中宮
赤神神社五社堂
赤神神社五社堂 遥拝殿
赤神神社奥宮
逆さ杉
金川八幡神社
鐘楼

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Oga

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Oga.

Name Description
三ノ滝
大滝
白糸の滝

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

Volcanoes Near Oga

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Megata Maar(s) 291 m 2050 BC

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 Oga

What is the population of Oga?

Oga has a population of 24,690 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 265 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oga?

Oga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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