Categories in Ōfunato
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ōfunato
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 325 | 3.6 |
| Restaurants | 97 | 3.9 |
| Hairdressers | 96 | 3.7 |
| All food and beverage | 81 | 3.7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 78 | 3.7 |
| Education | 76 | 3.5 |
| Beauty salons | 62 | 4.2 |
| Public administration | 56 | 3.7 |
| Construction of buildings | 52 | 3.4 |
| General contractors | 48 | 3.7 |
| Car parts | 43 | 3.6 |
| Gas station | 43 | 3.4 |
| Automotive | 41 | 3.8 |
| Health and medical | 39 | 3.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 35 | 3.3 |
| New car dealers | 32 | 3.7 |
| Loan companies | 32 | 2.4 |
| Barbers | 31 | 3.5 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 30 | 5 |
| Religion | 29 | 4 |
| Financial services | 26 | 4 |
| Car repair | 26 | 3.5 |
| Government agencies | 22 | 3 |
| Japanese restaurants | 22 | 3.8 |
| Real estate | 21 | 1 |
Ōfunato Facts
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population | 13,016 |
| Male Population | 6,202 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 6,814 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -32.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.4% |
| Median Age | 52.4 years (Male: 49.6, Female: 55.3) |
| Area Codes | 192 |
| Neighborhoods | Sakaricho, Machi, Ofunatocho, Jinomori, Sakaricho, Uchinome, Sakaricho, Kimachi, Ofunatocho, Chayamae |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.07167, 141.71667 |
| Postal Codes | 022 |
Map of Ōfunato
Interactive Map
Ōfunato Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,135 | 17,698 | 15,383 | 13,131 | 13,016 |
| Population Density | 1,700.9 / km² | 1,573.2 / km² | 1,367.4 / km² | 1,167.2 / km² | 1,157 / km² |
Ōfunato Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 14.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōfunato | -31.4% | -25.8% | -14.6% |
| Iwate Prefecture | -18.2% | -16.2% | -11.4% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Ōfunato Median Age
Median Age: 52.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōfunato | 52.4 yrs | 55.3 yrs | 49.6 yrs |
| Iwate Prefecture | 49.5 yrs | 51.8 yrs | 47.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Ōfunato Population Density
Population Density: 1,157 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōfunato | 13,016 | 11.3 km² | 1,157 / km² |
| Iwate Prefecture | 1.2 million | 15,280.1 km² | 80.9 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Ōfunato Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
- 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 Ōfunato
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ōfunato
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ōfunato
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ōfunato CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōfunato | 149,342 tn | 11.47 tn | 13,274.8 tons/km² |
| Iwate Prefecture | 13,594,785 tn | 11 tn | 889.7 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 149,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,274.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/19 | 9:00 AM | 4.8 | 11.5 km | 76,950 m | 11km SW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/19 | 1:18 AM | 4.8 | 15.6 km | 77,640 m | 15km SSE of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/19 | 6:43 PM | 4 | 19.7 km | 49,660 m | 19km SE of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/19 | 4:24 PM | 4.6 | 26.5 km | 71,290 m | 26km S of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/19 | 9:34 PM | 4.1 | 15 km | 108,000 m | 15km WNW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.7 | 17.9 km | 60,610 m | 9km WSW of Kamaishi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/18 | 1:04 PM | 4.5 | 24.7 km | 48,670 m | 24km SSE of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/18 | 9:13 AM | 4.2 | 26 km | 56,620 m | 25km SE of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/17 | 11:59 PM | 4.5 | 23.3 km | 39,830 m | 5km W of Kamaishi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/16 | 12:25 AM | 4.1 | 20.9 km | 71,660 m | 10km SSE of Tono, Japan | usgs.gov |
Ōfunato
Ōfunato (大船渡市, Ōfunato-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 38,010 and a population density of 112 persons per km2. The total area was 323.30..
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