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Ōkawa, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Ōkawa is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 39,223. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ōkawa
Ōkawa is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 31,605 in 13984 households, and a population density of 940 persons per km². The total area of the city is 33.62 km2 (12.98 sq mi).
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 39,223 |
| Population Density | 3,022 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2057°, 130.3753° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Ōkawa
Ōkawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 39,223. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōkawa vs Japan Average
Income: Ōkawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,255 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,689 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōkawa
Ōkawa 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2057°N, 130.3753°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 51 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 124 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 114 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 50 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 95 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 149 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 155 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 161 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in |
Ōkawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Ōkawa
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Nakakawasoe Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 大川市立大川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大川市立宮前小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浮島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立道海島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Fuyo Combined Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Odakuma Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Morodomiminami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Morodomi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Morodomikita Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大野島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三又中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 芙蓉校小学部 | - | - | - | - |
| 芙蓉校中学部 | - | - | - | - |
| 大川市立大川桐英中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立大川樟風高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大川東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大川市立大川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三又小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōkawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Ōkawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Former Koga Bank | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Museum of Water | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Okada Saburosuke Atelier | ||||
| Saga Balloon Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum | ||||
| Saga University Art Museum | ||||
| Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum | ||||
| Shogetsu Writers Museum | ||||
| Tachibana Museum | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Yanagawa Archives | ||||
| Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K. | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| 上峰町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 上峰町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 中冨記念くすり博物館 | ||||
| 中冨記念くすり博物館 | ||||
| 久光製薬ミュージアム | ||||
| 久光製薬ミュージアム | ||||
| 九州歴史資料館 | ||||
| 九州芸文館 | ||||
| 五郎山古墳資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀バルーンミュージアム | ||||
| 佐賀市文化財資料館 | ||||
| 古代植物館 | ||||
| 古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館 | ||||
| 吉野ケ里遺跡展示室 | ||||
| 和水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 岩戸山歴史資料館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 柳川古文書館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 瀬高町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 真木和泉守顕彰記念館 | ||||
| 真木和泉守顕彰記念館 | ||||
| 石橋美術館 別館 | ||||
| 石橋美術館 別館 | ||||
| 石橋財団石橋美術館 | ||||
| 石橋財団石橋美術館 | ||||
| 筑後市 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 |
Libraries in Ōkawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishikyushu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tosu City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| こころざしの森 オープンスペース | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立三潴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立三潴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立中央図書館西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立六ツ門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立六ツ門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立城島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館三瀬館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館川副館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館本庄分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館東与賀館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館諸富館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八女市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南関町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野ヶ里町中央公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野ヶ里町東脊振公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大刀洗町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大木町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立三橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館両開分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館昭代分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館蒲池分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立雲龍図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬高町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神埼市立図書館千代田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 農村環境改善センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 農村環境改善センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲龍図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōkawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chikugo Fish Market | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| 八女青果（株） |
Restaurants in Ōkawa
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōkawa
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ōkawa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōkawa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ōkawa
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōkawa
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōkawa
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōkawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Brewery | ||||
| Yanagawa'n Brewery | ||||
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ōkawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 佐賀競馬場 |
Ski Resorts Near Ōkawa
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōkawa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōkawa
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 大川郵便局 | |
| 大川鐘ヶ江郵便局 | |
| 大詫間郵便局 | |
| 大野島郵便局 | |
| 寺井簡易郵便局 | |
| 川口郵便局 | |
| 早津江郵便局 | |
| 本木簡易郵便局 | |
| 榎津郵便局 | |
| 榎津郵便局 | |
| 田口郵便局 | |
| 若津郵便局 | |
| 蓮池郵便局 | |
| 諸富郵便局 | |
| 道海島簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Ōkawa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tenjudo Clinic | ||
| くるめ駅前クリニック | ||
| なかしま眼科 | ||
| みやさと皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 三原医院 | ||
| 久留米おの眼科 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 古賀医院 | ||
| 本間メディカルクリニック | ||
| 松隈産婦人科クリニック | ||
| 田中内科クリニック | ||
| 藤本消化器内科医院 | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōkawa
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tebori Shrine | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 安静山 正伝寺 | |
| 小保八幡神社 | |
| 常清寺 | |
| 年塚宮 | |
| 弁財天 | |
| 恵比須神社 | |
| 手水舎の岩 | |
| 松枝神社 | |
| 松枝神社 下の宮 | |
| 松枝神社 忠霊社 | |
| 松枝神社 本殿 | |
| 松枝神社 社務所 | |
| 榎津水天宮 | |
| 浄福寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōkawa
What is the population of Ōkawa?
Ōkawa has a population of 39,223 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3,022 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōkawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ōkawa?
Ōkawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ōkawa?
The job market in Ōkawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,255 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōkawa?
The median home value in Ōkawa is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.