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Ōyama, Japan
Shizuoka · Japan
Ōyama is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 21,744. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 21,744 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6036°, 138.2172° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shizuoka |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.9 inches (2,386 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,100 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Ōyama
Ōyama is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 21,744. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōyama vs Japan Average
Income: Ōyama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,100 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 696 |
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 | 8,698 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōyama
Ōyama has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2107 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6036°N, 138.2172°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 73 km |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 129 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 145 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 68 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 123 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 68 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 129 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 94 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 16 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 91 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 98 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 44 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Tobu (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 87 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 96 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 96 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 98 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 99 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 101 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 109 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 133 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 151 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 158 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 165 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 178 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Ōyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.3") and December the driest (3.9").
Schools in Ōyama
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立地頭方小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立御前崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立浜岡東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立白羽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立御前崎中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ōyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center | ||||
| Kakegawa stained glass museum | ||||
| Ninomaru Art Museum | ||||
| Tea Museum Shizuoka | ||||
| ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中 | ||||
| ねむの木こども美術館どんぐり | ||||
| ねむの木子ども美術館 | ||||
| ロコミュージアム | ||||
| 吉岡彌生記念館 | ||||
| 吉田町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 吉行淳之介文学館 | ||||
| 島田市博物館 | ||||
| 島田市博物館分館 | ||||
| 常葉美術館 | ||||
| 御前崎市清川泰次芸術館 | ||||
| 油田の里公園資料館 | ||||
| 浮世絵美術館 夢灯 | ||||
| 海野光弘版画記念館 | ||||
| 牧之原市榛原郷土資料館 | ||||
| 牧之原市相良史料館 | ||||
| 牧之原市相良資料館 | ||||
| 菊川市黒田家代官屋敷資料館 | ||||
| 資生堂アートハウス | ||||
| 資生堂アートハウス | ||||
| 資生堂企業資料館 | ||||
| 資生堂企業資料館 |
Libraries in Ōyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)培本塾附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大井川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大須賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 島田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 島田市立金谷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御前崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相良町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊川市立図書館菊川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊川市立小笠図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōyama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 海鮮なぶら市場 | |||||
| 金谷青果市場 |
Hotels in Ōyama
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ōyama
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōyama
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōyama
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōyama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōyama
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ōyama
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōyama
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 佐倉郵便局 | |
| 地頭方郵便局 | |
| 御前崎郵便局 | |
| 白羽簡易郵便局 郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōyama
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 了見寺 | |
| 増船寺 | |
| 天永寺 | |
| 孤雲寺 | |
| 宗心寺 | |
| 林昌院 | |
| 水神者 | |
| 海福寺 | |
| 白羽神社 | |
| 白霊神社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 竜泉寺 | |
| 紅雲寺 | |
| 釣月院 | |
| 養源寺 | |
| 龍渕寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōyama
What is the population of Ōyama?
Ōyama has a population of 21,744 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 442.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōyama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,100, 56% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ōyama?
Ōyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.9 inches.
How is the job market in Ōyama?
The job market in Ōyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 696 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōyama?
The median home value in Ōyama is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.