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Chichibu, Japan
Saitama · Japan
Chichibu is a mid-size city in Saitama, Japan with a population of 61,159. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 61,159 |
| Population Density | 274 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9903°, 139.0764° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saitama |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $36,200 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Chichibu
Chichibu is a mid-size city in Japan (Saitama) with a population of 61,159. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chichibu vs Japan Average
Income: Chichibu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $36,200 |
| 52% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,957 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $106,000 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $530 |
| 54% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 24,464 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chichibu
Chichibu 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 1234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 223.1 sq mi (577.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9903°N, 139.0764°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 106 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 106 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 132 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 132 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 144 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 75 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 89 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 58 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 69 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 77 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 84 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 85 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 94 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 94 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 119 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 121 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Chichibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Chichibu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東京大学栃本作業所 | University | — | — |
Schools in Chichibu
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 秩父市立久那小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立尾田蒔中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立尾田蒔小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立秩父第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立秩父第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立秩父第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立花の木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立荒川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立荒川東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 埼玉県立秩父農工科学高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秩父市立影森小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立影森中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 埼玉県立秩父高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chichibu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chichibu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichibu Festival Hall | ||||
| Fukasawa Tiny Museum | ||||
| Gyokudō Art Museum | ||||
| Hanno Municipal Museum | ||||
| Kushi-Kanzashi Museum | ||||
| Mt. buko Museum | ||||
| Nippara Forest Museum | ||||
| Okutama Water and Green Museum | ||||
| Ome Akatsuka-Fujio Kaikan Memorial | ||||
| Ome Kimono Museum | ||||
| Ome Municipal Art Museum | ||||
| Ōme Municipal History Provincial Museum | ||||
| Saitama Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Showa Gento-kan Museum | ||||
| Showa Retro Packaging Museum | ||||
| Tamashin Mitake Art Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Video Game Museum Robot Fukaya | ||||
| Yoshikawa Eiji House & Museum | ||||
| いしかり | ||||
| カタクリとオオムラサキの林 展示館兼休憩所 | ||||
| さいたま川の博物館 | ||||
| せせらぎの里 美術館 | ||||
| ふるさと文化伝習館 | ||||
| マイコン博物館 夢の図書館 模型とラジオの博物館 | ||||
| やまとーあーとみゅーじあむ | ||||
| 中曽根康弘・ロナルドレーガン日米首脳会談記念館 日の出山荘 | ||||
| 佛教資料館 | ||||
| 吉田家住宅 | ||||
| 埼玉県立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 塙保己一記念館 | ||||
| 大滝レイクビューハウス 滝沢ダム資料館 | ||||
| 奥武蔵竹工芸資料館 | ||||
| 小川和紙資料館 | ||||
| 慈光寺宝物殿 | ||||
| 教育参考館(資料館) | ||||
| 旧秩父セメント資料展示室 | ||||
| 木材文化館 | ||||
| 横瀬町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 浦山ダム資料館 うららぴあ | ||||
| 渋沢栄一 青天を衝け 深谷大河ドラマ館 | ||||
| 渋沢栄一記念館 | ||||
| 甘楽町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 白雲山鳥居文庫 | ||||
| 秩父宮記念三峯山博物館 | ||||
| 秩父市立大滝歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 秩父市立荒川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 秩父美術館 | ||||
| 秩父錦酒づくりの森酒蔵資料館 | ||||
| 笛畝人形記念美術館 | ||||
| 美里町 遺跡の森館 | ||||
| 羽村市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 鉢形城歴史館 | ||||
| 長岡今朝吉記念ギャラリー | ||||
| 長瀞町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 長瀞綜合博物館 | ||||
| 高山社情報館 | ||||
| 高麗郷古民家 | ||||
| 高麗郷民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Chichibu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ome City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ときがわ町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 児玉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 奥多摩町立古里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 奥多摩町立氷川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寄居町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小鹿野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日の出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東秩父村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横瀬町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 毛呂山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 深谷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 知識の森嵐山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神流町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福生市立わかぎり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父市立秩父図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父市立荒川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美里町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽村市図書館 加美分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花園町立花園こども情報交流図書館アクロス | 0.0 | |||||
| 越生町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都幾川公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市大門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市小曾木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市成木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市新町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市東青梅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市梅郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市沢井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市河辺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市長淵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青梅市青梅図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯能市立図書館名栗分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chichibu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| うどんの奥乃庄 | |||||
| 青梅インターフローラ | |||||
| 青梅青果 地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Chichibu
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chichibu
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chichibu
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chichibu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chichibu
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chichibu
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chichibu
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chichibu
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chichibu
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chichibu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chichibu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozawa Sake Brewery | ||||
| 佐藤酒造店 | ||||
| 柳田総本店武甲酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Chichibu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chichibu
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chichibu
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chichibu
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上田野郵便局 | |
| 影森郵便局 | |
| 秩父上町郵便局 | |
| 秩父中宮地郵便局 | |
| 秩父中村郵便局 | |
| 秩父大野原郵便局 | |
| 秩父宮ノ側郵便局 | |
| 秩父尾田蒔郵便局 | |
| 秩父郵便局 | |
| 秩父野坂郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Chichibu
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハビリデイサービス足軽 | ||
| 内山耳鼻咽喉科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chichibu
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chichibu No.13 Jigen-ji | |
| Chichibu No.14 Imamiyabo-Temple | |
| Chichibu No.15 Shorin-ji | |
| Chichibu No.16 Saikouji-Temple | |
| Chichibu No.28 Hashidatedo-Temple | |
| Chichibu No29 Chouseiin-Temple | |
| Chichibu Shrine | |
| Chichibu17 Jorin-ji | |
| Chichibu18 Goudo-ji Temple | |
| Chichibu19 Ryuuseki-ji Temple | |
| Chichibu20 Iwanoue-do | |
| Chichibu21 Kaon-non-ji | |
| Chichibu22 douji-do | |
| Chichibu23 Ongaku-ji | |
| Chichibu24 Housenji-Temple | |
| Chichibu25 Kyusyo-ji | |
| Chichibu26 Iwaido (Innersanctuary) | |
| Chichibu7 Daien-ji | |
| No26 Enyuji-Temple | |
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What is the population of Chichibu?
Chichibu has a population of 61,159 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 274 people per square mile, spread across 223.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Chichibu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $36,200, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Chichibu?
Chichibu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chichibu?
The job market in Chichibu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,957 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chichibu?
The median home value in Chichibu is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.