Categories in Ōtsu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ōtsu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 2,210 | 3.6 |
| Restaurants | 1,046 | 3.7 |
| Health and medical | 520 | 3.7 |
| Education | 514 | 3.4 |
| All food and beverage | 499 | 3.7 |
| Religion | 455 | 4.1 |
| Public administration | 404 | 3.5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 363 | 3.6 |
| Beauty salons | 359 | 4 |
| Buses and trains | 355 | 3.5 |
| Hairdressers | 355 | 3.9 |
| Japanese restaurants | 333 | 3.8 |
| Loan companies | 298 | 3.5 |
| Real estate | 298 | 4.1 |
| Cafes | 265 | 3.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 255 | 3.6 |
| Buddhist temple | 221 | 4.2 |
| General contractors | 201 | 3.8 |
| Construction of buildings | 198 | 3.7 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 189 | 3.3 |
| Hospitals | 188 | 3.6 |
| Civil engineering | 187 | 3.7 |
| Banks | 182 | 3.4 |
| Dentists | 178 | 3.3 |
| Museums | 164 | 4 |
Ōtsu Facts
| Area | 204.9 km² |
| Population | 317,625 |
| Male Population | 155,518 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 162,107 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.5% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 41, Female: 43.8) |
| Area Codes | 77 |
| Neighborhoods | Ogaya, 1 Chome, Uchidehama, Awazucho, Goryocho, Kyomachi, 4 Chome |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.00000, 135.86667 |
| Postal Codes | 520, 601, 602, 603, 604, More |
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Ōtsu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 241,146 | 284,284 | 303,858 | 320,435 | 317,625 |
| Population Density | 1,177 / km² | 1,387.6 / km² | 1,483.1 / km² | 1,564.1 / km² | 1,550.3 / km² |
Ōtsu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu | +32.9% | +12.7% | +5.5% |
| Shiga Prefecture | +35.6% | +14.8% | +6.9% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Ōtsu Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu | 42.4 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Shiga Prefecture | 42.6 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Ōtsu Population Density
Population Density: 1,550 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu | 317,625 | 204.9 km² | 1,550 / km² |
| Shiga Prefecture | 1.4 million | 4,017.6 km² | 354 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Ōtsu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Ōtsu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ōtsu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ōtsu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ōtsu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu | 3,380,315 tn | 10.64 tn | 16,499.4 tons/km² |
| Shiga Prefecture | 15,733,723 tn | 11.07 tn | 3,916.2 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,380,315 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,499.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 7:30 PM | 4.2 | 18.8 km | 366,200 m | 5km NW of Muko, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 6:45 AM | 3.8 | 28 km | 10,000 m | 4km SSW of Kameoka, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/18 | 2:08 PM | 3.9 | 26.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Hirakata, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 10:52 PM | 3.7 | 32.4 km | 10,000 m | 1km ENE of Neyagawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 3:31 PM | 4.6 | 33.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNW of Neyagawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 10:58 PM | 5.5 | 28.5 km | 10,340 m | 1km NW of Hirakata, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/16 | 5:54 AM | 4.1 | 44.8 km | 364,190 m | 25km SE of Maizuru, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 4:07 AM | 3.4 | 11.1 km | 10,000 m | 1km SW of Kyoto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/15 | 12:34 PM | 4.6 | 51.5 km | 342,670 m | 8km ESE of Obama, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/14 | 1:30 PM | 4.4 | 42.5 km | 10,000 m | 14km SSE of Obama, Japan | usgs.gov |
Ōtsu
Ōtsu (大津市, Ōtsu-shi) is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Ōtsu is known as the main port of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. It briefly served as the capital of Japan from 667 to 672 AD during the Asuka period (538 – 710). The city is..
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