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Higashiemi, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Higashiemi is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 6,841. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 6,841 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0644°, 140.0617° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.6 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Higashiemi
Higashiemi is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 6,841. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashiemi vs Japan Average
Income: Higashiemi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 219 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,736 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashiemi
Higashiemi 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 2114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 267.4 sq mi (692.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0644°N, 140.0617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 51 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 47 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 131 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 51 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 54 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 79 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 22 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 135 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 84 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 69 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 72 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 90 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 94 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 97 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 104 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 119 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 126 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 126 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 139 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 191 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 194 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 196 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Higashiemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Higashiemi
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiritsu Nagasa Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Higashiemi
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shonan Beach FM 78.9 湘南ビーチ | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Japan Hits - asia DREAM radio | j-pop, japanese | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Higashiemi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Awa Museum | ||||
| Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum | ||||
| Izumi Motoya Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| MJG STUDIO （X JAPAN） | ||||
| Nokogiriyama Museum of Art | ||||
| Shirahama Maritime Museum of Art | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| シェイクスピア・カントリー・パーク | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館分館海の博物館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 千葉県酪農のさと | ||||
| 君津市立久留里城址資料館 | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 小峯巧也美術館 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 房総自由民権資料館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 海岸美術館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 酪農資料館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 青木繁「海の幸」記念館・小谷家住宅 | ||||
| 館山市立博物館 | ||||
| 鴨川市民ギャラリー | ||||
| 鴨川市郷土資料館・文化財センター | ||||
| 鹿野山神野寺宝物拝観所 | ||||
| 黒汐資料館 |
Libraries in Higashiemi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南房総市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Higashiemi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaru Ichiba | |||||
| Minnami no Sato | |||||
| ななうら横丁 | |||||
| ファミリーファーム保田 | |||||
| 海のマルシェたてやま |
Hotels in Higashiemi
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Higashiemi
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashiemi
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashiemi
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashiemi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Higashiemi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Higashiemi
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashiemi
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Emieki Post Office | |
| Kamogawa Terakado Post Office | |
| Soro Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashiemi
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三峯神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 出世不動尊 | |
| 四社神社 | |
| 天澤寺 | |
| 奥野神社 | |
| 奥野神社 | |
| 安國寺 | |
| 宮山神社 | |
| 寳昌院 | |
| 常応寺 | |
| 常秀院 | |
| 延命院 | |
| 御嶽神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 昭和院 | |
| 東神社 |
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What is the population of Higashiemi?
Higashiemi has a population of 6,841 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 267.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashiemi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 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 Higashiemi?
Higashiemi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.6 inches.
How is the job market in Higashiemi?
The job market in Higashiemi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 219 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashiemi?
The median home value in Higashiemi is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.