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Sōja, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Sōja is a mid-size city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 69,030. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 69,030 |
| Population Density | 844 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6753°, 133.7509° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Sōja
Sōja is a mid-size city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 69,030. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sōja vs Japan Average
Income: Sōja vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 18 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 27,612 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sōja
Sōja 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 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 81.8 sq mi (211.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6753°N, 133.7509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 48 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 129 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 121 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 115 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sōja has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.4").
Schools in Sōja
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立高松中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立阿曽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高松農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 総社市立総社西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立常盤小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 常盤幼稚園 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立総社高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立総社南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立足守小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立庄内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立真備東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神在小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Soja-City Kiyone Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 岡山市立加茂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岡山県立倉敷まきび支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立足守中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立薗小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総社中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立箭田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立秦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立真備陵南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立真備中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立池田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川辺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Kurashiki Shiritsu Okada Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山手小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sōja
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sōja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ando Museum | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| Benesse House Beach | ||||
| Benesse House Museum | ||||
| Betty Smith | ||||
| Bisei Astronomical Observatory | ||||
| Chichu Art Museum | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Ivy College | ||||
| Kurashiki Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Insectarium | ||||
| Kurashiki Local History Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft | ||||
| Lee Ufan Museum | ||||
| Manekineko Museum of Art | ||||
| Moforu Furusato History Centre | ||||
| Music Box Museum | ||||
| Naoshima Neew Museum of Art | ||||
| Naoshima New Museum of Art | ||||
| Nozaki's Historical Museum | ||||
| Ohara Art Museum Crafts - Toyokan | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art Main Building | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okayama Astronomical Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Soja Kibiji Bunka-kan Art Gallery | ||||
| The Haibara former samurai family house | ||||
| The Ori-i former samurai family house | ||||
| Tribune Museum | ||||
| UKIYO-E KURASHIKI | ||||
| Valley Gallery | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| いがらしゆみこ美術館 | ||||
| きびの森植物園 天空の王国 | ||||
| きび美ミュージアム | ||||
| ふくろう美術館 | ||||
| プラネタリウム＆科学館 Planetarium | ||||
| やかげ郷土美術館 | ||||
| ワコーミュージアム | ||||
| 中世夢が原 | ||||
| 五流博物館 | ||||
| 倉敷アイビースクエア | ||||
| 倉敷ゲゲゲの妖怪館 | ||||
| 倉敷刀剣美術館 | ||||
| 倉敷埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 倉敷市立美術館 | ||||
| 倉敷市立自然史博物館 | ||||
| 倉紡記念館 | ||||
| 加茂川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 原澄治・本田實記念館 | ||||
| 吉備考古館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 大原美術館 分館 | ||||
| 大原美術館 別館 | ||||
| 大山名人記念館 | ||||
| 太陽美術館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市環境学習センター「めだかの学校」 | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 岡山県古代吉備文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山県古代吉備文化財センター | ||||
| 岡崎嘉平太記念館 | ||||
| 川崎医科大学現代医学教育博物館 | ||||
| 御津町郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| 成羽歴史史料館 | ||||
| 成羽町美術館 | ||||
| 戸川家記念館 | ||||
| 早島町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 星野仙一記念館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 桃太郎のからくり博物館 | ||||
| 水谷公記念館 | ||||
| 犬養木堂記念館 | ||||
| 犬養木堂記念館 | ||||
| 玉島海洋資料館 | ||||
| 磯崎眠亀記念館 | ||||
| 福田歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 竹橋美術館 | ||||
| 笠岡市井笠鉄道記念館(旧井笠鉄道新山駅) | ||||
| 笠岡市立カブトガニ博物館 | ||||
| 笠岡市立竹喬美術館 | ||||
| 総社市まちかど郷土館 | ||||
| 荻野美術館 | ||||
| 遊び心の美術館古意庵 | ||||
| 高松城址公園資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市商家資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市歴史美術館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鴨方郷土資料館 | ||||
| 黒住教宝物館「まることセンター」 | ||||
| 黒住教宝物館「まることセンター」 |
Libraries in Sōja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4号館 | 0.0 | |||||
| LITTLE SPACE HAYASHIMA | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takebe Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ライフパーク倉敷 図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立中央図書館 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立児島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立水島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立玉島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立真備図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉敷市立船穂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立御津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立灘崎町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立足守図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 最上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉野市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢掛町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 総社市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 里庄町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金光さつき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立成羽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立高梁中央図書館（2016年閉館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨方町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sōja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （有）フルーツカントリー熊野 | |||||
| 倉敷卸売市場 | |||||
| 倉敷路地市庭 | |||||
| 岡山市サウスヴィレッジ | |||||
| 岡山市中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 星の郷美星産直プラザ | |||||
| 玉島魚市場 | |||||
| 笠岡総合卸売市場 | |||||
| 笠岡魚市場 |
Hotels in Sōja
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sōja
89 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sōja
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sōja
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sōja
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sōja
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sōja
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sōja
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sōja
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sōja
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sōja
10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sōja
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sōja
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sōja
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sōja
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sōja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawazu Brewing | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sōja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| JFE Harenokuni Stadium | ||
| 奥市公園相撲場 | ||
| 岡山武道館 | ||
| 岡山県野球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Sōja
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sōja
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sōja
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashimori Post Office | |
| Azo Post Office | |
| Gokei Post Office | |
| Hattori Post Office | |
| Hijikai Post Office | |
| Japan Post | |
| Kawabe Post Office | |
| Kiyone Post Office | |
| Makibinosato Post Office | |
| Soja Hada Post Office | |
| Soja Izumi Summary Post Office | |
| Soja Post Office | |
| Takamatsu Post Office | |
| Tokiwa Post Office | |
| Yamate Post Office | |
| Yata Post Office | |
| 総社郵便局 | |
| 豪渓郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sōja
51 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS WALK | ||
| Record book | ||
| アートライフあしもり | ||
| あけぼのクリニック | ||
| あさひクリニック | ||
| あだち内科クリニック | ||
| うららか | ||
| コンパスウオーク | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| すこやかこどもクリニック | ||
| セシルメディカルクリニック | ||
| せのお駅前クリニック | ||
| たくふう庵 | ||
| ニコらいふ | ||
| はっとり小児科医院 | ||
| ばば耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| みやはら耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| みやもと整形外科 | ||
| ももたろうクリニック | ||
| 三宅おおふくクリニック | ||
| 三宅医院 | ||
| 前田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 創心會 水島地域リハビリケアセンター | ||
| 創心會岡南地域リハビリケアセンター | ||
| 北山胃腸科外科医院 | ||
| 吉田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 名越整形外科 | ||
| 名越産婦人科 | ||
| 大森整形外科 | ||
| 太田眼科医院 | ||
| 小野医院 | ||
| 山田医院 | ||
| 岡医院 | ||
| 岡山みなみクリニック | ||
| 島原内科クリニック | ||
| 康愛クリニック | ||
| 新海医院 | ||
| 日笠クリニック | ||
| 木下医院 | ||
| 松山胃腸科外科 | ||
| 橋本産婦人科医院 | ||
| 河合外科内科 | ||
| 田辺医院 | ||
| 福田小児科医院 | ||
| 竹原内科医院 | ||
| 藤本耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| 藤田皮膚科医院 | ||
| 高松リハビリテーションセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sōja
54 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bitchu-Kokubunji Temple | |
| Gozuteno Shrine | |
| Gozuteno Shrine | |
| Inuyama Hōfuku-ji | |
| Itsukushima Shrine | |
| Itsukushima Shrine | |
| Koigui Shrine | |
| Pilgrimage Place | |
| Seiganji Temple | |
| Tenrikyo Shimobu District Chruch | |
| 一木神社 | |
| 五社神社 | |
| 伊弉諾神社 | |
| 八田神社 | |
| 八衢彦神 八衢姫神 久那戸神 | |
| 千体堂 | |
| 吉備寺 | |
| 和霊神社 | |
| 善根寺 | |
| 地神宮 |
Quick Facts
Around Sōja
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sōja
1 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sōja
What is the population of Sōja?
Sōja has a population of 69,030 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 844 people per square mile, spread across 81.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sōja expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Sōja?
Sōja 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 78°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches.
How is the job market in Sōja?
The job market in Sōja is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 175 business establishments in the area, including 84 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sōja?
The median home value in Sōja is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.