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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).
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| Population | 2,197 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4922°, 141.1757° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimogotō vs Japan Average
Income: Shimogotō vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 70 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 879 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 280.2 sq mi (725.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4922°N, 141.1757°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Shimogotō
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimogotō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimogotō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 |
Hotels in Shimogotō
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shimogotō
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shimogotō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Matashige Summary Post Office | |
| Saigoshi Post Office | |
| Shingo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimogotō
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Judouji | |
| 三嶽神社 | |
| 三嶽神社 |
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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. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimogotō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 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. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimogotō?
Shimogotō has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimogotō?
The median home value in Shimogotō is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.