Shimogotō, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Shimogotō is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 2,197. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,197 Population 8/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population2,197
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population2,197
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates40.4922°, 141.1757°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,190 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)

About Shimogotō

Shimogotō is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 2,197. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimogotō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area280.2 sq mi (725.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.4922°N, 141.1757°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Japan avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 89 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 81 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 138 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 106 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 121 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 114 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 126 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 135 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 136 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 93 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 129 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 139 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 100 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 109 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 118 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 104 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 120 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 59 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 121 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 261 km
2002 Higos Category 1 19 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 208 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 52 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 78 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 111 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 149 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 127 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 101 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 112 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 70 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 90 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 136 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m - 114 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 96 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m - 141 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 112 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 61 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 73 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 125 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 25 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 31 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 65 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 69 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 73 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 76 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 87 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 88 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 137 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 146 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 174 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 180 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 182 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 189 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Shimogotō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Shimogotō

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新郷村立野沢中学校 - - - -
新郷村立西越小学校 - - - -
新郷村立戸来小学校 - - - -
新郷村立新郷中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shimogotō

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Shimogotō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori
Nitobe Memorial Museum
Sannohe Town History Museum
Towada Art Center
おいらせ阿光坊古墳館
キリストの里伝承館
ごのへ郷土館
三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館
六戸町郷土資料館
寺山修司記念館
新渡戸記念館
東北町 歴史民俗資料館
称徳館
鷹山宇一記念美術館

Libraries in Shimogotō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Misawa Library0.0
Overstreet Memorial Library0.0
三戸町立図書館0.0
二戸市立図書館0.0
五戸町図書館0.0
北里大学 獣医学部 図書館0.0
十和田市民図書館0.0
田子町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shimogotō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
三沢市青果市場

Hotels in Shimogotō

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

星野リゾート 奥入瀬渓流ホテル
星野リゾート 奥入瀬渓流ホテル

Bus Stations in Shimogotō

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ＪＲバス子ノ口駅

Stadiums & Teams in Shimogotō

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Ski Resorts Near Shimogotō

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 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 - - -
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Soyumura 229 Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwate Kogen Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okunakayamakogen 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 - - -
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 Shimogotō

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shimogotō

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Matashige Summary Post Office
Saigoshi Post Office
Shingo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimogotō

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Judouji
三嶽神社
三嶽神社

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Shimogotō

9 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Shimogotō.

Name Description
九段ノ滝
五両ノ滝
双竜ノ滝
玉簾の滝
白布ノ滝
白糸の滝
白絹の滝
銚子大滝
雲井の滝

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 Shimogotō

What is the population of Shimogotō?

Shimogotō has a population of 2,197 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 280.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shimogotō?

Shimogotō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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