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Ōzu, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Ōzu is a mid-size city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 35,187. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ōzu
Ōzu is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the town had an estimated population of 36,053 in 16240 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 99.10 km2 (38.26 sq mi).
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| Population | 35,187 |
| Population Density | 920 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8804°, 130.8716° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.6 inches (2,276 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Ōzu
Ōzu is a mid-size city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 35,187. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōzu vs Japan Average
Income: Ōzu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,126 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,075 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōzu
Ōzu has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2391 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8804°N, 130.8716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 55 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 90 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 146 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 124 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 124 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 108 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 136 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 128 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 115 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 138 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 146 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 42 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 55 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 66 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 105 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 126 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 187 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 191 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 16.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Ōzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Ōzu
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大津養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大津中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大津北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大津北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大津南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立護川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立大津高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 熊本県立技術短期大学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大津町立室小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 熊本県立翔陽高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大津町立 大津東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōzu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōzu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 合志市マンガミュージアム | ||||
| 合志市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 地底博物館鯛生金山 | ||||
| 坂本善三美術館 | ||||
| 城南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 山鹿市立博物館 | ||||
| 山鹿灯篭民芸館 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 池の間 | ||||
| 清浦記念館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 菊池夢美術館 | ||||
| 菊池神社歴史館 | ||||
| 酒蔵 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 | ||||
| 龍の湯 |
Libraries in Ōzu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 合志市ヴィーブル図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市西合志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志町南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇土市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立不知火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山鹿市鹿本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立植木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市立泗水図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōzu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| フルーツの里 田原坂 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 植木青果市場 |
Hotels in Ōzu
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōzu
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōzu
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōzu
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōzu
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōzu
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōzu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Ōzu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōzu
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōzu
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 吹田団地簡易郵便局 | |
| 大津つつじ台簡易郵便局 | |
| 大津吐簡易郵便局 | |
| 大津平川簡易郵便局 | |
| 大津郵便局 | |
| 室郵便局 | |
| 瀬田郵便局 | |
| 矢護川簡易郵便局 | |
| 菊陽白水簡易郵便局 | |
| 護川簡易郵便局 | |
| 錦野郵便局 | |
| 陣内郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Ōzu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōzu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 日吉神社 | |
| 鳥子神社 | |
| 鳥子神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōzu
What is the population of Ōzu?
Ōzu has a population of 35,187 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 920 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōzu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Ōzu?
Ōzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches.
How is the job market in Ōzu?
The job market in Ōzu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,126 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōzu?
The median home value in Ōzu is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.