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Ōshima, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Ōshima is a small city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 14,798. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Ōshima
Ōshima was a town located in Ōshima District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 14,798 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9398°, 132.1909° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.2 inches (1,708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Ōshima
Ōshima is a small city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 14,798. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōshima vs Japan Average
Income: Ōshima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 474 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,919 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōshima
Ōshima has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1680 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 344.9 sq mi (893.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9398°N, 132.1909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 102 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 84 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 108 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 83 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 104 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 139 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Ōshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Ōshima
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立屋代小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大島商船高等専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立明新小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立周防大島高校学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立周防大島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立周防大島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立蒲野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立沖浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立沖浦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立椋野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立日良居中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立島中小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大畠中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立安下庄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立安下庄中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立大島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立久賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立久賀中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三蒲小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鳴門小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立神西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立神東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立由宇小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ōshima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōshima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashiwabara Museum | ||||
| Kikkawa Historical Museum | ||||
| 伊藤公資料館 | ||||
| 光ふるさと郷土館 | ||||
| 光市文化センター | ||||
| 周防大島文化交流センター | ||||
| 周防大島町久賀歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 商家博物館・むろやの園 | ||||
| 大島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 岩国しろへびの館 | ||||
| 岩国城 | ||||
| 岩国学校教育資料館 | ||||
| 岩国徴古館 | ||||
| 岩国石人形ミニ資料館 | ||||
| 平生町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平生町民具館 | ||||
| 日本ハワイ移民資料館 | ||||
| 星野哲郎記念館 | ||||
| 月性展示館 | ||||
| 海来館 | ||||
| 田布施郷土館 | ||||
| 由宇歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 石城の里三国志城 | ||||
| 酒井酒造美術館・五橋文庫 | ||||
| 阿多田交流館 |
Libraries in Ōshima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 光市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立熊毛図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立久賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立大島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立橘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立橘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市福祉会館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立岩国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立玖珂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立由宇図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 大和分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平生町立平生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立大畠図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立柳井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田布施町立田布施図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōshima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 室積生鮮市場 | |||||
| 岩国市地方卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Ōshima
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōshima
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōshima
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōshima
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōshima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōshima
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ōshima
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōshima
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aki Post Office | |
| Gamano Post Office | |
| Hirai Post Office | |
| Kojiro Post Office | |
| Kuka Post Office | |
| Obatake Post Office | |
| Okiura Post Office | |
| Oshima Post Office | |
| Oshima Yashiro Post Office | |
| Shiraki Post Office | |
| Shitata Post Office | |
| Tachibana Post Office | |
| Ukashima Summary Post Office | |
| Yu Post Office | |
| 椋野簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōshima
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 久屋寺 | |
| 八田八幡宮 | |
| 墓地 | |
| 大多満根神社 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 帯石山観音堂 | |
| 帯石神社 | |
| 帯石観音 大悲閣 | |
| 快念寺 | |
| 恵比寿神社 | |
| 教西寺 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 自光寺 | |
| 西蓮寺 | |
| 覚法寺 | |
| 追原神社 | |
| 阿弥陀寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōshima
What is the population of Ōshima?
Ōshima has a population of 14,798 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 344.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōshima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ōshima?
Ōshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ōshima?
The job market in Ōshima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 474 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōshima?
The median home value in Ōshima is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.