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Omigawa, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Omigawa is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 25,763. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Omigawa
Omigawa was a town located in Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 25,763 |
| Population Density | 1,079 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8500°, 140.6167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Omigawa
Omigawa is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 25,763. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Omigawa vs Japan Average
Income: Omigawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 824 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,305 |
Property Tax
Climate in Omigawa
Omigawa has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8500°N, 140.6167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 131 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 148 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 124 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 131 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 105 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 117 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 122 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 112 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 80 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 77 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 147 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 139 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 143 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 145 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 153 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 153 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 160 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 167 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 171 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 173 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 174 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 179 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 191 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Omigawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Omigawa
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立八都第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Omigawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Omigawa High School | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立小見川中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立小見川東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市小見川西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立府馬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八都小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Omigawa Kita Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立山田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立山田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Omigawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Omigawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higeta Historical building | ||||
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum | ||||
| Soy Sauce Taste Experience Center (Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory) | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| ナウル共和国銚子パビリオン（日本ナウル友好記念博物館） | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 地球の丸く見える丘展望館 | ||||
| 大内かっぱハウス | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 山武市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 銚子ジオパークミュージアム | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Omigawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉科学大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢田部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 銚子市公正図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Omigawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choshi Select Market | |||||
| Landrome | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 成田市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Restaurants in Omigawa
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Omigawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Omigawa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Omigawa
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Omigawa
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Omigawa
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Omigawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Omigawa
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Omigawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Omigawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Omigawa
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium 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 |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | 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 |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Omigawa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fuma Post Office | |
| Kamisato Post Office | |
| Omigawa Higashi Post Office | |
| Omigawa Post Office | |
| Omigawa Tomita Post Office | |
| Yatsu Post Office | |
| 小見川八軒町簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Omigawa
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Inari Shrine | |
| Tekona-myojin Shrine | |
| Toyoura-jinja Shrine | |
| Zen-yu-ji Temple | |
| 不動尊 | |
| 修徳院 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 吉祥院 | |
| 圓福寺 | |
| 妙剱神社 | |
| 樹林寺 | |
| 浄福寺 | |
| 熊野三社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 稲荷大明神 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 西音寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
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What is the population of Omigawa?
Omigawa has a population of 25,763 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,079 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Omigawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Omigawa?
Omigawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Omigawa?
The job market in Omigawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 824 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Omigawa?
The median home value in Omigawa is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.