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Okunoya, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Okunoya is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 34,627. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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People
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| Population | 34,627 |
| Population Density | 576 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2833°, 140.4167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,395 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Okunoya
Okunoya is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 34,627. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Okunoya vs Japan Average
Income: Okunoya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,108 |
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 | 13,851 |
Property Tax
Climate in Okunoya
Okunoya has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 60.1 sq mi (155.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2833°N, 140.4167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 99 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 116 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 137 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 133 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 90 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 89 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 99 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 102 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 109 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 126 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 142 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 150 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 150 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 152 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 162 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 172 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Okunoya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Okunoya
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 茨城町立明光中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧舟木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Town Aoba Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立茨城東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城町立大戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 旧沼前小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城町立青葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Okunoya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Okunoya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology Museum | ||||
| CraftHills Kasama | ||||
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Museum of Art | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Kijo Plaza | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Tsuchiura City Museum | ||||
| Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Yokaren peace memorial museum | ||||
| ガールズアンドパンツァーギャラリー | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 内原郷土史義勇軍資料館 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 土浦市立博物館 | ||||
| 大洗海洋博物館 | ||||
| 大洗町幕末と明治の博物館 | ||||
| 富士見塚古墳公園・展示館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 日立オリジンパーク | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 春風萬里荘 | ||||
| 東海原子力館(東海テラパーク) | ||||
| 東海原子力館別館 | ||||
| 武田氏館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 笠間日動美術館 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Okunoya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ひたちなか市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市内原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立 常澄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立西部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立見和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠間市笠間図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鉾田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Okunoya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| めんたいパーク大洗 | |||||
| よってみっぺ！さか天パーク | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 那珂湊おさかな市場 | |||||
| 那珂湊漁協魚市場 |
Castles in Okunoya
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Okunoya
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Okunoya
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Okunoya
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Okunoya
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Okunoya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Okunoya
2 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Okunoya
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | 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 Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Okunoya
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ebisawa Post Office | |
| Ibaraki Ishizaki Post Office | |
| Ibaraki Nagaoka Post Office | |
| Ibaraki Post Office | |
| Kawane Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Okunoya
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic | ||
| フロイデクリニック水戸 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Okunoya
54 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一心院 | |
| 中佐和神明神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八塚稲荷神社 | |
| 吉備津神社 | |
| 吉徳神社 | |
| 圓福寺 | |
| 大川神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 夷針神社 | |
| 子安神社 | |
| 山王神社 | |
| 御霊神社 | |
| 息栖神社 | |
| 息栖神社 | |
| 慈雲寺 | |
| 斉神社 | |
| 楠公神社 | |
| 殿部神社 | |
| 海土部神社 |
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What is the population of Okunoya?
Okunoya has a population of 34,627 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 576 people per square mile, spread across 60.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Okunoya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 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 Okunoya?
Okunoya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.
How is the job market in Okunoya?
The job market in Okunoya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,108 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Okunoya?
The median home value in Okunoya is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.