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Ogawa, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Ogawa is a small city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 15,215. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Ogawa
Ogawa was a town located in Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 15,215 |
| Population Density | 146 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7500°, 140.1333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.1 inches (1,298 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.4 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Ogawa
Ogawa is a small city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 15,215. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 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 | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,086 |
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 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 104.5 sq mi (270.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7500°N, 140.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 132 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 113 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 148 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 82 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 36 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 44 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 56 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 57 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 68 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 79 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 92 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 95 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 101 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 110 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 118 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 144 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Ogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Ogawa
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 那珂川町立小川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ogawa elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 那須烏山市立 下江川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那須烏山市立 江川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧・佐良土小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大田原市立湯津上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大田原市立 湯津上中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 栃木県立馬頭高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧須佐木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那珂川町立馬頭中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那珂川町立馬頭小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ogawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ogawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Nasunogahara hakubutukan | ||||
| いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| なかがわ水遊園 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘天文館 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘自然観察館 | ||||
| 上河内民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 大田原市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大田原市那須与一伝承館 | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館 | ||||
| 瀧澤家住宅 | ||||
| 矢板市立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館 | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Ogawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikawachi Lib. | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishinasuno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜連川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市貝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢板市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市図書館みるる | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市塩原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒磯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ogawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 宇都宮花き | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 鷲子ブルーベリー園 | |||||
| 黒磯綜合市場 |
Hotels in Ogawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ogawa
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ogawa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ogawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ogawa
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ogawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ogawa
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ogawa
6 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ogawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ogawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ogawa
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ogawa
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ogawa
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 七合郵便局 | |
| 上志鳥簡易郵便局 | |
| 佐良土郵便局 | |
| 小川郵便局 | |
| 馬頭郵便局 | |
| 黒羽須佐木郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ogawa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bato Christ's Orthodox Church | |
| 乾徳寺 本堂 | |
| 別雷神社 | |
| 那須国造碑 | |
| 静神社 | |
| 馬頭院 金堂 |
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 15,215 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 146 people per square mile, spread across 104.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ogawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 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 73°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ogawa?
The job market in Ogawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 487 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ogawa?
The median home value in Ogawa is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.