Categories in Otaru
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Otaru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 822 | — |
| Shopping | 550 | — |
| Hairdressers | 344 | — |
| Corporate management | 253 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 250 | — |
| All food and beverage | 248 | — |
| Cafes | 230 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 210 | — |
| Real estate | 208 | — |
| Religion | 184 | 75 years |
| Health and medical | 178 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 162 | — |
| Apartments | 156 | — |
| Public administration | 154 | — |
| Shopping other | 154 | — |
| Japanese restaurants | 145 | — |
| Travel agencies | 145 | — |
Otaru Facts
| Area | 54.1 km² |
| Population | 108,494 |
| Male Population | 48,943 (45.1%) |
| Female Population | 59,551 (54.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.4% |
| Median Age | 54.5 years (Male: 51.3, Female: 56.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,611 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 133, 134 |
| Neighborhoods | Inaho, 2 Chome, Hanazono, 1 Chome, Chikko, Minatomachi, Sakaimachi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.18944, 141.00222 |
| Postal Codes | 047, 048 |
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Otaru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,961 | 102,031 | 98,263 | 89,842 | 108,494 | 107,882 | 106,553 |
| Population Density | 1,902.3 / km² | 1,885.1 / km² | 1,815.5 / km² | 1,659.9 / km² | 2,004.5 / km² | 1,993.2 / km² | 1,968.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOtaru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru | +5.4% | +6.3% | +10.4% |
| Hokkaido | — | — | — |
| Japan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Otaru Median Age
Median Age: 54.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru | 54.5 yrs | 56.6 yrs | 51.3 yrs |
| Hokkaido | 47.7 yrs | 49.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Otaru Population Density
Population Density: 2,005 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru | 108,494 | 54.1 km² | 2,005 / km² |
| Hokkaido | 5.2 million | 83,510.2 km² | 61.9 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Otaru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Otaru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Otaru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Otaru
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Otaru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,062 | $29,393 | $32,295 | $37,176 | $41,646 | $44,962 | $37,011 | $51,611 |
| Total GDP | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2B | $2.2B | $1.7B | $2.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Otaru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru | 97,716 tn | 0.9 tn | 1,805.4 tons/km² |
| Hokkaido | 8,083,022 tn | 1.56 tn | 96.8 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Otaru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 97,716 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,805.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.7) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/17 | 5:05 PM | 4.4 | 68.3 km | 126,640 m | 4km SSW of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/17 | 10:15 PM | 4.1 | 26.7 km | 164,430 m | 17km S of Yoichi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/17 | 11:27 AM | 4.1 | 63.5 km | 138,240 m | 16km WNW of Tomakomai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/17 | 9:35 AM | 4.4 | 73.4 km | 212,690 m | 67km N of Yoichi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/16 | 10:58 AM | 4.6 | 49.6 km | 21,670 m | 42km N of Yoichi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/16 | 2:06 AM | 4.3 | 80.1 km | 141,610 m | 19km WSW of Shiraoi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 5:46 PM | 4 | 68.7 km | 210,990 m | 33km WSW of Rumoi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/16 | 1:15 AM | 4.1 | 60.7 km | 169,570 m | 10km S of Iwamizawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/16 | 5:29 PM | 4.3 | 61 km | 145,060 m | 21km NNE of Date, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/15 | 8:29 PM | 4 | 51.5 km | 174,130 m | 11km NE of Tobetsu, Japan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Otaru
Otaru (小樽市, Otaru-shi) is a city and port in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces the Ishikari Bay, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tou..
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