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Ryūō, Japan
Shiga · Japan
Ryūō is a small city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 11,789. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Ryūō
Ryūō is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 11,786 in 4499 households and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 44.52 square kilometres (17.19 sq mi).
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| Population | 11,789 |
| Population Density | 657 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0608°, 136.1245° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shiga |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,800 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Ryūō
Ryūō is a small city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 11,789. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ryūō vs Japan Average
Income: Ryūō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,800 |
| 55% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,000 |
| 69% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $440 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,716 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ryūō
Ryūō has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1577 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0608°N, 136.1245°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 111 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 148 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 41 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 106 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 110 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 62 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 135 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 154 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 174 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Ryūō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Ryūō
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立朝桜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立蒲生北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立竜王中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立竜王西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湖南市立菩提寺北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東近江市立蒲生西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 竜王町立竜王小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ryūō
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Ryūō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikone Castle Museum | ||||
| Kaikoku Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kenzen gama kilns and clay gallery | ||||
| Miho Museum | ||||
| Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center | ||||
| Ohmi railway museum | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Shiga Safari Museum | ||||
| Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park | ||||
| Shigaraki Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tanikan gama clay port gallery | ||||
| Umoregi House | ||||
| Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum | ||||
| ヴォーリズ記念館 | ||||
| おきしま資料館 | ||||
| ガリ版伝承館 | ||||
| ブルーメの丘美術館 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森自然館 | ||||
| 世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館 | ||||
| 中仙道守山宿郷土人形館 | ||||
| 中村商家保存館 | ||||
| 伊藤忠兵衛記念館 | ||||
| 佐川美術館 | ||||
| 八日市文化芸術会館 | ||||
| 坂本民俗資料館 | ||||
| 多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館 | ||||
| 巖谷一六・小波記念室 | ||||
| 愛知川用水資料館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室 | ||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 数寄和ギャラリー | ||||
| 日登美美術館 | ||||
| 日野駅鉄道ミュージアム | ||||
| 昆虫爬虫類ワールド | ||||
| 木地師資料館 | ||||
| 東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸 | ||||
| 東近江市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 東近江市立近江商人郷土館 | ||||
| 東近江市能登川博物館 | ||||
| 柘植歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗東市出土文化財センター | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 比良美術館 | ||||
| 氏郷公記念館 | ||||
| 水のめぐみ館 アクア琵琶 | ||||
| 湖族の郷資料館 | ||||
| 湖東歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 滋賀大学経済学部附属史料館 | ||||
| 滋賀県埋蔵文化センター | ||||
| 滋賀県平和祈念館 | ||||
| 滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館収蔵庫 | ||||
| 田上鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 甲南ふれあいの館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市立信楽産業展示館 | ||||
| 甲賀市立甲賀歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀忍術博物館 | ||||
| 立命館守山創立資料館 | ||||
| 膳所歴史資料室 | ||||
| 膳所焼美術館 | ||||
| 草津宿本陣 | ||||
| 草津宿街道交流館 | ||||
| 街道水郷美術館 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 観峰館 | ||||
| 豊会館 | ||||
| 近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧判家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧西川家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（歴史民俗資料館） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（郷土資料館） | ||||
| 近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 野口謙蔵記念館 | ||||
| 金堂まちなみ保存交流館 | ||||
| 雪野展示館 |
Libraries in Ryūō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuchi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hikone Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hino Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Koka city Minakuchi library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiyama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアセンター | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 五箇荘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八日市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 園芸・緑化相談コーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| 多賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津市北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市率愛東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立能登川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗東市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滋賀大学 部属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滋賀県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲良町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市信楽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市甲南図書交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市甲賀図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竜王町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立南草津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立南草津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野洲図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館高島分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ryūō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おうみんち | |||||
| おうみんち | |||||
| 水口卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ryūō
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ryūō
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ryūō
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ryūō
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ryūō
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ryūō
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ryūō
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ryūō
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ryūō
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ryūō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY | ||||
| クラフトビール工房 | ||||
| 彦根麦酒 荒神山醸造所 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ryūō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ryūō
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ryūō
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ryūō
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gamo Post Office | |
| Kose Shimoda Post Office | |
| Ryuo Kawamori Post Office | |
| Ryuo Post Office | |
| Yokaichi Hirata Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ryūō
48 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sasaki Clinic | ||
| Yamamoto Clinic | ||
| かとう医院 | ||
| こうの眼科 | ||
| コス小児科 | ||
| さとうこどもクリニック | ||
| すぎうら皮膚科医院 | ||
| せの耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| たか耳鼻咽喉科医院 | ||
| ののむら眼科 | ||
| はえうち診療所 | ||
| ハピネスバースクリニック | ||
| はやし脳神経外科クリニック | ||
| はやし脳神経外科クリニック | ||
| ふじさわ小児クリニック | ||
| 三愛小児科アレルギー科 | ||
| 上原医院 | ||
| 井上整骨院 | ||
| 伊藤内科クリニック | ||
| 前田クリニック | ||
| 加藤内科胃腸科 | ||
| 北村整形外科医院 | ||
| 大道医院 | ||
| 奥村医院 | ||
| 小西医院 | ||
| 山田内科 | ||
| 岡島内科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 川会内科医院 | ||
| 木下レディースクリニック | ||
| 村田内科小児科クリニック | ||
| 松田医院 | ||
| 桂医院 | ||
| 桂川レディースクリニック | ||
| 棚橋整形外科医院 | ||
| 横田眼科 | ||
| 瀬田クリニック | ||
| 瀬田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 玉川医院 | ||
| 白波瀬小児科 | ||
| 神吉医院 | ||
| 竹下整形外科 | ||
| 竹林ウィメンズクリニック | ||
| 藤井皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 西村外科医院 | ||
| 須津整形外科 | ||
| 饗庭医院 | ||
| 駒井クリニック | ||
| 鶴岡眼科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ryūō
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光照寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 多聞院 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 杉乃木神社 | |
| 東日吉神社（山王神社） | |
| 津島神社 | |
| 羽田神社 | |
| 苗村神社 | |
| 苗村神社 楼門 | |
| 蓮乗寺 | |
| 西光寺 | |
| 野神神社 | |
| 龍王寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ryūō
What is the population of Ryūō?
Ryūō has a population of 11,789 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 657 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ryūō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ryūō?
Ryūō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ryūō?
The job market in Ryūō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 377 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ryūō?
The median home value in Ryūō is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.