Categories in Okayama
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Okayama
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 4,321 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 3,689 | 10 years |
| Construction of buildings | 3,547 | 7 years |
| Corporate management | 3,048 | 8 years |
| Religion | 2,762 | 16 years |
| Hairdressers | 2,364 | 9 years |
| Apartments | 2,256 | — |
| Public administration | 1,709 | — |
| Real estate | 1,612 | 13 years |
| Public parks | 1,595 | — |
| Education | 1,520 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 1,370 | 28 years |
| Cafes | 1,328 | 4 years |
| Other membership organizations | 1,225 | 1 year |
| All food and beverage | 1,221 | 18 years |
| Unreachable | 1,182 | 43 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,145 | — |
Okayama Facts
| Area | 112.1 km² |
| Population | 281,222 |
| Male Population | 135,207 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 146,015 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.7% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 44.4) |
| Area Codes | 86 |
| Neighborhoods | Kita, Minami Ward, Fujita, Kita, Omotecho, 2 Chome, Minami Ward, Kita, Ekimotomachi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.65000, 133.93333 |
| Postal Codes | 700, 701, 702, 703, 710, More |
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Okayama Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 274,305 | 292,887 | 289,103 | 277,100 | 281,222 |
| Population Density | 2,447.8 / km² | 2,613.6 / km² | 2,579.8 / km² | 2,472.7 / km² | 2,509.5 / km² |
Okayama Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama | +1% | -5.4% | -4.2% |
| Okayama Prefecture | +7.7% | -0.7% | -1.9% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Okayama Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama | 42.8 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Okayama Prefecture | 46.2 yrs | 48.2 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Okayama Population Density
Population Density: 2,510 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama | 281,222 | 112.1 km² | 2,510 / km² |
| Okayama Prefecture | 1.9 million | 7,106.4 km² | 265 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Okayama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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 Okayama
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Okayama
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Okayama
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Okayama
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Okayama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama | 103,158 tn | 0.37 tn | 920.5 tons/km² |
| Okayama Prefecture | 946,418 tn | 0.5 tn | 133.2 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 103,158 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 920.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/18 | 9:19 AM | 4.6 | 94.2 km | 45,580 m | 13km SW of Komatsushima, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/16 | 4:43 AM | 4.2 | 81.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 5:53 AM | 4.6 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km S of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 5:46 AM | 4 | 81.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km ESE of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 5:33 AM | 4 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 5:30 AM | 4.1 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | 21km WNW of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 5:07 AM | 6.2 | 81.1 km | 5,630 m | 6km S of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/15 | 6:01 AM | 4 | 85.6 km | 2,840 m | 12km E of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/15 | 11:36 PM | 4.2 | 85.7 km | 3,000 m | 11km E of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/15 | 11:30 PM | 4.2 | 87.9 km | 4,830 m | 8km E of Kurayoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
Okayama
Okayama (岡山市, Okayama-shi) is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889. of August 2010, the city has an estimated population of 705,224 and a population density of 893 persons per km..
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