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Ōka, Japan

Mie · Japan

Ōka is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 14,021. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
14,021 Population 250/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
80.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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About Ōka

Ōka

Ōka Station is a passenger railway station in located in the town of Taki, Taki District, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company.

People

Population14,021
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density250/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,200
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units5,608

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain80.9 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population14,021
Population Density250 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates34.5000°, 136.5500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation80.9 inches (2,055 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,200
Median Age48.8 years

About Ōka

Ōka is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 14,021. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōka has a population of 14,021 with a density of 250 people per square mile, spread across 56.2 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,021
Total Population
250
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
56.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōka vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōka is $32,200, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 449 business establishments.

Income: Ōka vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,200
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)449

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōka is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,608 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units5,608

Property Tax

Climate in Ōka

Ōka has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.6° 47.1
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 61.3
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.3° 108.9
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.3° 138.5
May 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 165.2
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.7° / 26.1° 208.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.4° 194.0
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.5° 134.0
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.9° 244.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.6° / 22.7° 165.9
Nov 13.1°C / 56°F 9.3° / 16.9° 77.9
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 51.7
Ōka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area56.2 sq mi (145.4 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates34.5000°N, 136.5500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.9"
113% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

625 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 141 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 148 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 79 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 125 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 75 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 87 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 101 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 118 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 141 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 149 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 91 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 49 km
Oct 18, 1996 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.6 120 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 91 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 66 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 38 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 142 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 40 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 297 km
2023 Lan Category 2 119 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 229 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 176 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 141 km
2018 Trami Category 1 124 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 170 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 50 km
2017 Lan Category 2 136 km
2017 Noru Category 1 144 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 272 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 267 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 68 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 281 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 261 km
2011 Roke Category 3 71 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 206 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 252 km
2009 Melor Category 1 56 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 136 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 123 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 75 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m - 104 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 96 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 103 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 106 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 84 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 89 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 79 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 103 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 64 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 136 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 105 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 69 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 60 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 60 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 127 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 115 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 176 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 7.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 8.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Ōka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Ōka

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立大江中学校 - - - -
市立大河内小学校 - - - -
市立射和小学校 - - - -
町立中川小学校 - - - -
町立丹生小学校(休校中) - - - -
町立外城田小学校 - - - -
町立日進小学校 - - - -
町立津田小学校 - - - -
町立相可小学校 - - - -
県立相可高等学校 - - - -
組合立多気中学校 - - - -
日進保育園 - - - -
町立佐奈小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ōka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Ōka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hinjitsukan
Ise netsuke chokoku-kan
Isekawasakisyouninkan
Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore
Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore
Matsusaka Merchant Museum
Museum of Motoori Norinaga
Ozaki Gakudou Musium
Saiku Historical Museum
Sengū Museum
Yamada Magistrate
おおみや昆虫館
おかげ座 神話の館
お伊勢まいり資料館
ルーブル彫刻美術館
レーモンドホール
レーモンドホール
三重県立博物館
三重県立博物館
三重県立美術館
伊勢現代美術館
伊藤小坡美術館
大紀町郷土資料館
山口誓子俳句館
式年遷宮記念神宮美術館
愛洲の館
明和町立歴史民俗資料館(ふるさと会館);明和町立図書館
村山龍平記念館
松浦武四郎記念館
松阪市嬉野考古館
松阪市文化財センター「はにわ館」
津市営 香良洲歴史資料館
海ほおずき
海女資料館
瑞巌寺庭園
皇學館大学佐川記念神道博物館
石水博物館
石水博物館
神宮徴古館・農業館
遺品資料館
遺品資料館
金剛證寺宝物館

Libraries in Ōka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
うぐいす図書館0.0
きらめき図書館0.0
三重大学附属図書館0.0
三重県立図書館0.0
久居市図書館0.0
久居市図書館0.0
伊勢市立図書館0.0
勢和村立図書館0.0
多気町立図書館0.0
大台町立図書館0.0
小俣図書館0.0
明和町立歴史民俗資料館(ふるさと会館);明和町立図書館0.0
松阪市図書館0.0
松阪市嬉野図書館0.0
津市一志図書館0.0
津市津図書館0.0
津市津図書館0.0
神宮文庫0.0
美里図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ōka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
フレッシュマートやまか

Hotels in Ōka

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテルエコノ多気

Restaurants in Ōka

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AT CHEF MUSEUM
HAPPA STAND
日替わりシェフキッチン サラダボール
高校生レストラン「まごの店」

Zoos in Ōka

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

五桂池ふるさと村 花と動物ふれあい広場

Train Stations in Ōka

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ōka
Sana
Taki
Tochihara

Golf Courses in Ōka

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ニコニコゴルフ
松阪カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Ōka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ōka

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ōka

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park-Small Airport
Ichishicho Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Akeno Airfield-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Kushidagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield-Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryu's Skypark-Small Airport
Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ōka

13 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chihiroe Post Office
Gokadani Post Office
Higashitokida Post Office
Izue Summary Post Office
Nyu Post Office
Oishi Post Office
Okawachi Post Office
Sana Post Office
Sho Summary Post Office
Taki Ekimae Post Office
Taki Post Office
Tochihara Post Office
Watarai Nakagawa Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ōka

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
かたやまファミリークリニック
伊勢志摩中央リハビリテーションセンター
江戸橋神経科内科クリニック
西山産婦人科
辻内科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōka

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
しあわせの宮
丹生大師
外城田神社
御船神社
朽羅神社
西外城田神社
近長谷寺

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 Ōka

What is the population of Ōka?

Ōka has a population of 14,021 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 56.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,200, 57% 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 Ōka?

Ōka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ōka?

The job market in Ōka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 449 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōka?

The median home value in Ōka is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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