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Ōwani, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Ōwani is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 9,322. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 9,322 |
| Population Density | 105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5197°, 140.5687° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Ōwani
Ōwani is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 9,322. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōwani vs Japan Average
Income: Ōwani vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,729 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5197°N, 140.5687°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 148 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 124 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 64 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 102 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 89 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 145 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 141 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 135 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 121 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 147 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 142 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 44 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 131 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 26 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 27 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 30 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 64 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 67 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 83 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 87 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 95 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 96 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 149 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 151 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 164 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 172 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 174 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in |
Ōwani has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (3.2").
Schools in Ōwani
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヤマハ音楽教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 平川市立碇ヶ関中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 平川市立碇ヶ関小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大鰐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 弘前市立石川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 弘前市立石川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōwani
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōwani
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitainu Kaikan | ||||
| Dam museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| Zero Date Art Center | ||||
| お山のおもしえ学校 | ||||
| こどもの森ビジターセンター | ||||
| 土蔵（資料館） | ||||
| 大湯ストーンサークル館 | ||||
| 大館郷土博物館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂鉱山事務所 | ||||
| 小坂駅舎 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 板柳町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 機関車庫 | ||||
| 津軽こけし館 | ||||
| 田舎館村博物館 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 | ||||
| 鹿角市 先人顕彰館 |
Libraries in Ōwani
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 弘前大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白沢図書 木漏れ日 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花矢図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōwani
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝市 | |||||
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Restaurants in Ōwani
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ōwani
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōwani
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōwani
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōwani
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōwani
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōwani
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōwani
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōwani
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōwani
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ikarigaseki Post Office | |
| Ishikawa Post Office | |
| Nagamine Post Office | |
| Owani Post Office | |
| 葛川簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōwani
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大円寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōwani
What is the population of Ōwani?
Ōwani has a population of 9,322 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōwani expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ōwani?
Ōwani has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōwani?
Ōwani has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 298 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōwani?
The median home value in Ōwani is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.