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Ōta, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Ōta is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 5,134. Elevation: 971 ft (296 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Ōta
Ōta Tokitoshi was a samurai of Morioka and a Sanbongi Shinden Goyogakari of the late Edo period. He was Nitobe Inazō's uncle. He was named Renhachiro (練八郎) in his youth.
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| Population | 5,134 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4319°, 140.7509° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.8 inches (43 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Ōta
Ōta is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 5,134. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet (296 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōta vs Japan Average
Income: Ōta vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,054 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4319°N, 140.7509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 150 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 46 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 130 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 90 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 81 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 148 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 101 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 56 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 37 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 52 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 53 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 59 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 59 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 71 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 78 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 105 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 120 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 137 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 141 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 146 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in |
Ōta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.6").
Schools in Ōta
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西和賀町立沢内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西和賀町立沢内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 沢内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西和賀町立湯田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nishi Waga High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ōta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Archaeological Center | ||||
| Akita Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Craft Exhibition Hall | ||||
| former Ishida Rikichi | ||||
| former Matsuura | ||||
| former Murata drugstore | ||||
| Gosan-nen War Kanezawa Archives | ||||
| Hirahuku Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| House of Mataroku | ||||
| House of Sanjurou | ||||
| House of Tanifuji | ||||
| House of Tasaburou | ||||
| Misato Museum of History and Folklore;Takeshi Sasaki Memorial Room | ||||
| Yamanaka Kichisuke Store | ||||
| Yojiro Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yokote Masuda Manga Museum | ||||
| 佐竹歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 佐藤養助 漆蔵資料館 | ||||
| 北上市立博物館 和賀分館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 史料館たてつ | ||||
| 大村美術館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 新潮社記念文学館 | ||||
| 横手Embroidery美術館 | ||||
| 水の博物館 | ||||
| 碧祥寺博物館 | ||||
| 西和賀町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 西和賀町立川村美術館 | ||||
| 角館樺細工伝承館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 餅の館 | ||||
| 髙橋茶舗座敷蔵 |
Libraries in Ōta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Jumonji Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Masuda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北上市立和賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 学習資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横手市公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美郷町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 横手市十文字朝市 | |||||
| 横手水産物地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ōta
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōta
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōta
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ōta
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōta
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōta
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōta
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōta
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK,ADAM | ||||
| sunao brewery | ||||
| ヘリオス酒造 沢内醸造所 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ōta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōta
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ōta
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōta
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kawafune Post Office | |
| Kawajiri Post Office | |
| Kawashiri Odori Summary Post Office | |
| Saruhashi Post Office | |
| Shimmachi Post Office | |
| Yumoto Onsen Post Office | |
| 猿橋郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Ōta
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| なごみ横手 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōta
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 厳島神社 | |
| 天照大神宮 | |
| 山衹神社 | |
| 山衹神社 | |
| 浄土真宗 碧祥寺 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 草木供養経 | |
| 金比羅神社 | |
| 馬頭観音 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōta
What is the population of Ōta?
Ōta has a population of 5,134 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Ōta?
Ōta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōta?
The job market in Ōta is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 164 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōta?
The median home value in Ōta is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.