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Ogano, Japan

Saitama · Japan

Ogano is a small city in Saitama, Japan with a population of 11,192. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
11,192 Population 156/sq mi density
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$36,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,192
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density156/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$36,200
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$530
Housing Units4,477

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain49.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population11,192
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates36.0219°, 139.0030°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceSaitama
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.4 inches (1,254 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$36,200
Median Age47.0 years

About Ogano

Ogano is a small city in Japan (Saitama) with a population of 11,192. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ogano has a population of 11,192 with a density of 156 people per square mile, spread across 71.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,192
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
71.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ogano vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ogano is $36,200, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 358 business establishments.

Income: Ogano vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,200
52% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)358

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ogano is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,477 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,477

Property Tax

Climate in Ogano

Ogano 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 1254 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 8.7° 21.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 8.9° 44.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 12° 76.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 18.4° 86.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 22.8° 96.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 25.1° 143.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 28.6° 137.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 30.7° 253.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 25.4° 209.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 20.4° 113.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 15.5° 47.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 11.2° 25.8
Ogano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area71.6 sq mi (185.4 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates36.0219°N, 139.0030°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above Japan avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 148 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 133 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 142 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 124 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 127 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 148 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 92 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 129 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 134 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 106 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 130 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 130 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 117 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 94 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 71 km
Jun 19, 2005 5 km ENE of Narut?, Japan M5.7 141 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 120 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 142 km
Nov 9, 2013 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan M5.6 88 km
Apr 20, 2006 16 km SE of It?, Japan M5.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 283 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 100 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 59 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 257 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 234 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 212 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 197 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 136 km
2011 Roke Category 2 22 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 292 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 50 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 107 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 86 km
2003 Etau Category 1 257 km
2002 Higos Category 2 82 km
2001 Danas Category 1 85 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 173 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 154 km
1998 Stella Category 1 66 km
1996 Violet Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 112 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 112 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 133 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 136 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 137 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 148 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake - 6,757 83 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake - - 120 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake - 150 93 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 102 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake - - 98 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 150 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake - - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 52 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 61 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 62 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 62 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 78 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 79 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 86 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 88 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 93 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 94 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 97 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 107 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 120 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 125 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 6.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest

Ogano has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Ogano

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arakawa Nishi Elementary School - - - -
秩父市立吉田中学校 - - - -
市立吉田小学校 - - - -
市立吉田小学校太田部分校 - - - -
町立三田川小学校 - - - -
町立両神中学校 - - - -
町立両神小学校 - - - -
Ogano Junior High School - - - -
町立長若中学校 - - - -
町立長若小学校 - - - -
県立小鹿野高等学校 - - - -
光の村養護学校秩父自然学園 - - - -
Ogano Elementary School - - - -
町立三田川中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ogano

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ogano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chichibu Festival Hall
Gyokudō Art Museum
Kushi-Kanzashi Museum
Mt. buko Museum
Nippara Forest Museum
Okutama Water and Green Museum
Ome Kimono Museum
Saitama Museum of Natural History
Tamashin Mitake Art Museum
Treasure Hall
Wasabi Exhibition Room
Yoshikawa Eiji House & Museum
さいたま川の博物館
せせらぎの里 美術館
ふるさと文化伝習館
やまとーあーとみゅーじあむ
上里町立図書館・郷土資料館
下仁田町ふるさとセンター歴史民俗資料館
佛教資料館
吉井町郷土資料館
吉井町郷土資料館
吉田家住宅
塙保己一記念館
多胡碑記念館
多胡碑記念館
大滝レイクビューハウス 滝沢ダム資料館
富岡市立岡部温故館
富岡市立美術博物館・福沢一郎記念美術館
慈光寺宝物殿
旧本庄商業銀行煉瓦倉庫
旧秩父セメント資料展示室
本庄市立歴史民俗資料館
横瀬町歴史民俗資料館
浦山ダム資料館 うららぴあ
甘楽古代館
甘楽町歴史民俗資料館
白雲山鳥居文庫
神流町恐竜センター
秩父宮記念三峯山博物館
秩父市立大滝歴史民俗資料館
秩父市立荒川歴史民俗資料館
秩父美術館
秩父錦酒づくりの森酒蔵資料館
美里町 遺跡の森館
群馬県立自然史博物館
藤岡歴史館
藤岡歴史館
鉢形城歴史館
長岡今朝吉記念ギャラリー
長瀞町郷土資料館
長瀞綜合博物館
高山社情報館

Libraries in Ogano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Honjou City Library0.0
Honjou City Library0.0
上里町立図書館0.0
上里町立図書館0.0
児玉町立図書館0.0
吉井町立山種記念図書館0.0
吉井町立山種記念図書館0.0
奥多摩町立古里図書館0.0
奥多摩町立氷川図書館0.0
寄居町立図書館0.0
富岡市立図書館0.0
小鹿野町立図書館0.0
東秩父村立図書館0.0
横瀬町立図書館0.0
甘楽町図書館0.0
神流町図書館0.0
秩父市立秩父図書館0.0
秩父市立荒川図書館0.0
美里町立図書館0.0
花園町立花園こども情報交流図書館アクロス0.0
藤岡市立図書館0.0
青梅市成木図書館0.0
青梅市梅郷図書館0.0
青梅市沢井図書館0.0
飯能市立図書館名栗分室0.0

Hotels in Ogano

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ryokamiso

Restaurants in Ogano

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

そば処合角
そば工房 そば福
元六
東大門
観音茶屋

Monuments in Ogano

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Takeru
秩父湖の碑

Train Stations in Ogano

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mitsumineguchi
Shiroku

Gas Stations in Ogano

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #4207142215
XING 奥秩父 SS

Golf Courses in Ogano

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ユニオンエースゴルフクラブ
彩の森カントリークラブ

Breweries in Ogano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ozawa Sake Brewery
柳田総本店武甲酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Ogano

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ogano

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Manza Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Karuizawa Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saku Ski Garden Parada 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ogano

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chofu Airport-Medium Airport
Iruma Air Base-Medium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area-Small Airport
Fukiage Airstrip-Small Airport
Futaba Airport-Small Airport
Hanyu Gliderport-Small Airport
Honda Airport-Small Airport
Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Itakura Gliderport-Small Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kamisato Gliderport-Small Airport
Kazo Gliderport-Small Airport
Kuge Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield-Small Airport
Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield-Small Airport
Makado Gliderport-Small Airport
Menuma Gliderport-Small Airport
Menuma Number 2 Gliderport-Small Airport
Mint Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagano City Gliderport-Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Ojima R/C Skyport-Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club-Small Airport
Skyfield Watarase-Small Airport
Tachikawa Airfield-Small Airport
Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Yomiuri Otone Gliderport-Small Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ogano

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Otaki Post Office
三田川郵便局
上吉田郵便局
両神郵便局
吉田郵便局
小鹿野郵便局
荒川郵便局
長若郵便局

Treatment Centers in Ogano

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
しののめクリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ogano

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chichibu 31 Kan-non-in
Chichibu 32 Houshou-ji
Chichibu No.30 Hou-unji
Chichibu No.33 Kikusui ji
Reimu Shrine
地蔵寺
大達原高札場
常明寺
柊木神社
椋神社 (Muku-Jinjya)
瀧石神社
猪狩神社
諏訪神社

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Ogano

What is the population of Ogano?

Ogano has a population of 11,192 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 71.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ogano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $36,200, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ogano?

Ogano 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 74°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ogano?

The job market in Ogano is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 358 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ogano?

The median home value in Ogano is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.

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