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Ogunimachi, Japan

Yamagata · Japan

Ogunimachi is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 7,376. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,376 Population 26/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,376
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density26/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units2,950

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population7,376
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates38.0615°, 139.7481°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamagata
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,690 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.7 inches (55 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.0 years

About Ogunimachi

Ogunimachi is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 7,376. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ogunimachi has a population of 7,376 with a density of 26 people per square mile, spread across 284.8 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,376
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
284.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ogunimachi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ogunimachi is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Ogunimachi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ogunimachi is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,950 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,950

Property Tax

Ogunimachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Japan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area284.8 sq mi (737.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates38.0615°N, 139.7481°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above Japan avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (May) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

697 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 25, 2025.

Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 146 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 131 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 129 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 68 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 132 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 149 km
Jul 25, 2003 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan M6.1 116 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 116 km
Mar 11, 2011 17 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.0 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 15 km E of Namie, Japan M6.0 142 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 119 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan M5.9 128 km
May 11, 1997 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan M5.9 149 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 143 km
Nov 27, 1993 9 km NNE of Wakuya, Japan M5.8 139 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 110 km
Apr 11, 2011 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan M5.8 98 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 67 km
Apr 1, 2012 9 km NE of Iwaki, Japan M5.7 150 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 222 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 145 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 290 km
2011 Roke Category 1 245 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 278 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 255 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 209 km
2002 Higos Category 1 93 km
2001 Danas Category 1 194 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 200 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 57 km
1998 Stella Category 1 207 km
1996 Violet Category 1 280 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 240 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 296 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 182 km
1981 Thad Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 107 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 58 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 146 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 111 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 69 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 124 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 93 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 133 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 92 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 150 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 57 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 59 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 61 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 66 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 71 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 106 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 114 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 118 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 129 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 130 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 135 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 142 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 144 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 146 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Driest
June 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 6.7 in

Ogunimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and May the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Ogunimachi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
小国町立沖庭小学校 - - - -
小国町立小国中学校 - - - -
山形県立小国高等学校 - - - -
小国町立小国小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ogunimachi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ogunimachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
せきかわ歴史とみちの館
昆虫の家
胎内自然天文館

Libraries in Ogunimachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
関川村公民館図書館0.0

Hotels in Ogunimachi

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tsutaya Ryokan
ビジネスホテルいづみ
泡の湯温泉 三好荘
飯豊山荘

Restaurants in Ogunimachi

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かねきん食堂
そば丸武
たかはし
だるま
ナポ
みよしや食堂
やきとり福一
らーめん亭
三吾兵ヱ
中国料理 鏡
再来
喜久よし亭
小国食堂
愛子
旬味菜うを徳
玄太郎
福龍軒
藤よし
金ちゃんラーメン 小国店
金目そばの館

Cafes in Ogunimachi

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

kamos"Q"uare
茶飯美

Train Stations in Ogunimachi

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Echigo-Kanamaru
Isaryo
Oguni
Uzen-Matsuoka

Gas Stations in Ogunimachi

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
JP #5116628331
コスモ石油
シェル石油
出光
昭和シェル石油

Banks in Ogunimachi

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA山形おきたま 小国支店
山形中央信用組合 小国支店
山形銀行 小国支店

Shopping Malls in Ogunimachi

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ASMO

Ski Resorts Near Ogunimachi

38 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Doshojidaira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuriko International Ski & Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yonezawa Snow World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onogawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ninox Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tainai Ski and Snowboard area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenoko Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tengendai Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Liza World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Sarukura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Gassan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hachimoriyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagurosan Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Numajiri Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mishima Choei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Snow Paradise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Family Snow Park Bandai X2 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandeco Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mikawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sannokura 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ogunimachi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niigata AirportKIJLarge Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ogunimachi

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arakawa Summary Post Office
Funato Post Office
Gomisawa Summary Post Office
Isaryo Summary Post Office
Kanomizu Summary Post Office
Oguni Post Office
Saiwaicho Summary Post Office
Tamagawa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ogunimachi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
光岳寺
吉祥寺
大宮子易両神社
妙法寺
平等寺
早船寺
洞泉寺

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Waterfalls
4
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 Ogunimachi

What is the population of Ogunimachi?

Ogunimachi has a population of 7,376 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 284.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ogunimachi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Ogunimachi?

Ogunimachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ogunimachi?

The job market in Ogunimachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ogunimachi?

The median home value in Ogunimachi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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