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Ojika, Japan

Nagasaki · Japan

Ojika is a small town in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 2,588. Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,588 Population 3/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
82.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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About Ojika

Ojika

Ojika is a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population2,588
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units1,035

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain82.0 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Population2,588
Population Density3 / sq mi
Coordinates33.1833°, 129.0667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagasaki
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation82.0 inches (2,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000
Median Age50.4 years

About Ojika

Ojika is a small town in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 2,588. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ojika has a population of 2,588 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 916.3 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,588
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
916.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ojika vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ojika is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: Ojika vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ojika is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,035 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$66,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,035

Property Tax

Ojika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Area916.3 sq mi (2,373.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates33.1833°N, 129.0667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.0"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 121 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 115 km
Apr 28, 2016 10 km ESE of Shimabara, Japan M4.9 139 km
Mar 22, 2005 17 km N of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.9 121 km
Feb 3, 2006 19 km SW of Ushibukamachi, Japan M4.8 141 km
Apr 10, 2005 10 km NNE of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.7 120 km
Apr 16, 2016 13 km WSW of Kumamoto, Japan M4.7 146 km
Jan 3, 2019 2 km NE of ?muta, Japan M4.7 132 km
Jun 9, 2017 12 km S of Kashima, Japan M4.7 96 km
Apr 19, 2017 19 km NNW of Hondomachi-hondo, Japan M4.7 115 km
Apr 20, 2005 11 km NE of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.7 123 km
Aug 31, 2016 10 km NW of Uto, Japan M4.6 150 km
Jan 25, 2019 79 km SSE of Fukuech?, Japan M4.6 129 km
May 1, 2005 6 km NE of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.6 119 km
Jul 25, 2025 10 km E of Nagasaki, Japan M4.6 99 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2019 7 km ESE of Nagasaki, Japan M4.5 98 km
Jun 27, 1991 16 km E of Hondomachi-hondo, Japan M4.5 143 km
Apr 1, 2005 14 km SW of ?noj?, Japan M4.4 124 km
Apr 19, 2005 2 km SE of Shing?, Japan M4.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 138 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 124 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 144 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 21 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 109 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 146 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 234 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 25 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 259 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 162 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 276 km
2015 Goni Category 3 132 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 248 km
2013 Danas Category 3 78 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 109 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 241 km
2007 Nari Category 2 195 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 210 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 248 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 125 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fukue (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 62 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 124 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 10.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest

Ojika has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Ojika

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立宇久中学校 - - - -
市立宇久小学校 - - - -
市立神浦小学校 - - - -
町立仲知小学校 - - - -
町立小値賀中学校 - - - -
町立小値賀小学校 - - - -
県立北松西高等学校 - - - -
県立宇久高等学校 - - - -
町立津和崎小学校 - - - -
町立小値賀小学校大島分校 - - - -
町立斑小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ojika

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ojika

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
小值賀町歷史民俗資料館

Libraries in Ojika

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
小値賀町立図書館0.0
新上五島町立中央図書館0.0

Restaurants in Ojika

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

お一がにつく
焼き鳥こにし
谷商店

Monuments in Ojika

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

忠魂碑
牛魂碑
鯨供養碑

Banks in Ojika

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

親和銀行

Airports Near Ojika

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukue AirportFUJMedium Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
Kamigoto Airport-Small Airport
Ojika Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ojika

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
宇久平郵便局
宇久神浦郵便局
小値賀郵便局
津和崎郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ojika

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Former Nokubi Church
Wakamiya Shrine
神島神社
阿弥陀寺

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 Ojika

What is the population of Ojika?

Ojika has a population of 2,588 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 916.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ojika expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Ojika?

Ojika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ojika?

The job market in Ojika is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ojika?

The median home value in Ojika is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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