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Oga is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 25,154. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About 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).
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| Population | 25,154 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8710°, 139.8493° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.7 inches (1,566 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Oga
Oga is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 25,154. 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oga vs Japan Average
Income: Oga 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) | 805 |
Business (County)
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 | 10,062 |
Property Tax
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 93.1 sq mi (241.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8710°N, 139.8493°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Oga
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Oga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita City Araya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Tsuchizaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Oga
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Oga
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Oga
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Oga
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Oga
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oga
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oga
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oga
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oga
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oga
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oga
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oga
What is the population of Oga?
Oga has a population of 25,154 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Oga 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 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. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oga?
The job market in Oga is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 805 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oga?
The median home value in Oga is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.