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Ozora, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Ozora is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,430. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,430 Population 37/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Ozora

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People

Population7,430
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density37/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,972

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,430
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates43.9130°, 144.1685°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Ozora

Ozora is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,430. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ozora has a population of 7,430 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 201.2 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,430
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
201.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ozora vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ozora is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 238 business establishments.

Income: Ozora vs Japan

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Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)238

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ozora is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,972 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units2,972

Property Tax

Climate in Ozora

Ozora has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -9° / -2.2° 53.1
Feb -5.9°C / 21°F -9.7° / -2.1° 41.0
Mar -1.6°C / 29°F -5.2° / 2.1° 38.2
Apr 4.7°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.9° 51.5
May 10°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.3° 63.5
Jun 14°C / 57°F 10.3° / 17.8° 68.4
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 14.5° / 21.3° 85.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 16.7° / 23.4° 119.1
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.4° / 20.7° 118.8
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.1° 81.6
Nov 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.8° 58.2
Dec -2.7°C / 27°F -6° / 0.6° 63.8
Ozora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Japan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area201.2 sq mi (521.2 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates43.9130°N, 144.1685°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Japan avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

461 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 78 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 144 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 121 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 102 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 150 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 135 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 104 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 69 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 123 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 123 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 139 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 53 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 142 km
Mar 30, 2007 13 km ENE of Otrada, Russia M5.5 149 km
Jan 30, 1990 36 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan M5.5 145 km
Oct 25, 1991 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 70 km
Sep 26, 2024 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan M5.5 142 km
Mar 11, 2005 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 101 km
Apr 24, 2018 12 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan M5.5 140 km
Jan 28, 2020 35 km NE of Nemuro, Japan M5.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 36 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 43 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 39 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 49 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 60 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 83 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 107 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 107 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 109 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 126 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 131 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 168 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Ozora has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ozora

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
女満別中学校
市立呼人中学校
市立呼人小学校
Hokkaido Ozora High School Memanbetsu Campus
Abashiri Nishigaoka Elementery School
Abashiri Daigo Junior High School
Hokkaido Abasirhi Special Education School
Oozora Memanbetsu Elementery School
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Radio Stations near Ozora

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ozora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abashiri City Historical Museum
Abashiri Municipal Museum of Art
Abashiri Prison Museum
Hokkaido Museum of Northern People
Moyoro Shell Mound Museum
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
ところ遺跡の館
常呂町郷土資料館
東京大学常呂資料陳列館
端野町歴史民俗資料館
網走市川と湖の学習館
網走市鉄道記念館
美幌博物館

Libraries in Ozora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abashiri municipal library0.0
Memanbetsu Library0.0
Tsubetsu Town Library0.0
北見市立中央図書館0.0
北見市立端野図書館0.0
美幌町図書館0.0

Hotels in Ozora

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokutennnooka_Abashiri
Hotel Higashimokoto
Konanso
湯元ホテル山水

Restaurants in Ozora

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

らーめん海風堂
一心

Dentists in Ozora

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

めまんべつ歯科

Train Stations in Ozora

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Memambetsu
Nishi-Memambetsu
Yobito

Gas Stations in Ozora

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Idemitsu
Showa Shell Sekiyu
出光

Banks in Ozora

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abashiri Shinkin Bank

Golf Courses in Ozora

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Memanbetsu Golf Cource

Stadiums & Teams in Ozora

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Ski Resorts Near Ozora

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 0.0 $0
Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 $0
Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Saroma Choei 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ozora

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldMedium Airport
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto AirfieldSmall Airport
Bekanbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Betsukai Flight ParkSmall Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ozora

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Higashi-Mokoto Post Office
Memanbetsu Post Office
Toyosato Post Office
Yobito Post Office
卯原内郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ozora

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kotokuji Temple
Memanbetsu Shrine
Myogyoji Temple
弘明寺
東行寺
満照寺
満福禅寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ozora

What is the population of Ozora?

Ozora has a population of 7,430 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 201.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ozora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ozora?

Ozora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ozora?

Ozora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 238 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ozora?

The median home value in Ozora is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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