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Ogawa, Japan
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Ogawa is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 1,502. Elevation: 886 ft (270 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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| Population | 1,502 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4050°, 135.9702° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.2 inches (1,784 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Ogawa
Ogawa is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 1,502. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ogawa vs Japan Average
Income: Ogawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 48 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 601 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ogawa
Ogawa 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 1365 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 95.6 sq mi (247.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4050°N, 135.9702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 113 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 143 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 115 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 121 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 117 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 85 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 101 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Ogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Ogawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立東吉野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東吉野村小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ogawa
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/a/dio | anime, jpop | MP3 | |
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps | |
| SOUND UP STATION NFRS | indie, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ | information, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NFRS Radio | country, dj sets | MP3 96 kbps | |
| R/a/dio (US) | 4chan, jpop | MP3 |
Museums in Ogawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akame Natural History Museum | ||||
| Asuka Historical Museum | ||||
| Fujiwarakyo Museum | ||||
| Great Treasure Gallery | ||||
| Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan | ||||
| Kaki Persimmon Museum | ||||
| Kashihara City Museum of Insects | ||||
| Nabunken Excavation Office | ||||
| Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture | ||||
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | ||||
| SHARP Memorial & Technology Hall-Tenri | ||||
| Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum | ||||
| The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | ||||
| ギャラリーおやさと | ||||
| くすり資料館 | ||||
| まちなみギャラリー石景庵 | ||||
| 八木札の辻交流館 | ||||
| 名張市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 喜多美術館 | ||||
| 大和玉仙閣美術館 | ||||
| 大和高原民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」 | ||||
| 天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター | ||||
| 天川村立資料館 | ||||
| 天理大学附属天理参考館 | ||||
| 奈良県立民俗博物館 | ||||
| 安堵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宗宝蔵 | ||||
| 宝物収蔵庫 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 富本憲吉記念館 | ||||
| 展示館 | ||||
| 山上ケ岳歴史博物館 | ||||
| 明日香民族資料館 | ||||
| 月山日本刀鍛錬道場記念館 | ||||
| 松源院民芸館 | ||||
| 森と水の源流館 | ||||
| 橿原市昆虫館新館 | ||||
| 橿原市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 歴史に憩う橿原市博物館 | ||||
| 水平社博物館 | ||||
| 法隆寺大宝蔵殿 | ||||
| 葛城市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 郡山金魚資料館 | ||||
| 黒塚古墳資料館 |
Libraries in Ogawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8号棟 情報ライブラリー本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakurai Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenri Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagisawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yoshino Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 下市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 名張市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和郡山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和郡山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和高田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大淀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天理市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川上村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川西町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広陵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御所市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 斑鳩町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 河合町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田原本町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ogawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 元ふくせ | |||||
| 元ふくせ | |||||
| 小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ | |||||
| 森谷醤油 |
Hotels in Ogawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ogawa
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ogawa
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ogawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ogawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ogawa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ogawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choryo Brew Park | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| ゆめの里 かずら（農事組合法人） |
Stadiums & Teams in Ogawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ogawa
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ogawa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ogawa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Atarashi Post Office | |
| Hirano Summary Post Office | |
| Nakaryumon Post Office | |
| Ogawa Post Office | |
| Shigo Post Office | |
| Takami Post Office | |
| Washika Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ogawa
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hinomae-jinja | |
| Nyukawakami-jinja-Chusha | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八王子神社 | |
| 天一神社 | |
| 宝泉寺 | |
| 宝蔵寺 | |
| 明光寺 | |
| 浄見原神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ogawa
What is the population of Ogawa?
Ogawa has a population of 1,502 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 95.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ogawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ogawa?
Ogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ogawa?
The job market in Ogawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ogawa?
The median home value in Ogawa is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.