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Hitachi, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Hitachi is a large city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 174,508. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 174,508 |
| Population Density | 634 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6000°, 140.6500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a large city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 174,508. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hitachi vs Japan Average
Income: Hitachi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 2 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 69,803 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hitachi
Hitachi has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 275.4 sq mi (713.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6000°N, 140.6500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 110 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 143 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 68 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 88 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 115 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 104 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 120 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 149 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 130 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 33 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 145 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 67 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 102 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 85 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 85 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 104 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 105 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 116 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 121 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 123 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 131 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 134 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 161 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 173 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 189 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Hitachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Hitachi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日立メディカルセンター看護専門学校 | College | - | Visit → |
| 茨城大学 (日立キャンパス) | University | - | , |
Schools in Hitachi
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日立市立成沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立諏訪小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立駒王中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立滑川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立仲町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立日立特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立大久保中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立平沢中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立金沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立日高小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立田尻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立日高中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立大沼小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立河原子中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立塙山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Hitachi City Yunago Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立豊浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立大久保小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立河原子小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立滑川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立会瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立助川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立日立第二高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立日立工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立助川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立中小路小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 明秀学園日立高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Hitachi City Taga Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Taga High School | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立日立第一高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日立市立宮田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hitachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hitachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Museum | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art, Ibaraki | ||||
| ようそろー | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 北茨城市歴史民俗資料館・野口雨情記念館 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 吉田正音楽記念館 | ||||
| 小平記念館 | ||||
| 常陸大宮市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 日立オリジンパーク | ||||
| 日立シビックセンター科学館 | ||||
| 日鉱記念館 | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 東海原子力館(東海テラパーク) | ||||
| 東海原子力館別館 | ||||
| 武田氏館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館山方館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 菊池寛実記念高萩炭礦資料館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター |
Libraries in Hitachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Taga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ひたちなか市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょしつ | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北茨城市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸大宮市立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸太田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立西部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立見和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高萩市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hitachi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| 常陸太田 市民市場 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 |
Hotels in Hitachi
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hitachi
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hitachi
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hitachi
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Hitachi
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hitachi
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hitachi
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hitachi
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hitachi
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hitachi
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hitachi
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hitachi
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hitachi
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hitachi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hitachi
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hitachi
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hitachi
21 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hidaka Post Office | |
| Hitachi Ayukawa1 Post Office | |
| Hitachi Ayukawa3 Post Office | |
| Hitachi Hanayama Post Office | |
| Hitachi Kanesawa Post Office | |
| Hitachi Kawarago Post Office | |
| Hitachi Miyata Post Office | |
| Hitachi Namekawa Post Office | |
| Hitachi Narusawa Post Office | |
| Hitachi Ogitsu Post Office | |
| Hitachi Ose Post Office | |
| Hitachi Post Office | |
| Hitachi Saiwaicho Post Office | |
| Hitachi Sukegawa Post Office | |
| Hitachi Suwa Post Office | |
| Hitachi Usagidaira Post Office | |
| Hitachi Wakabacho Post Office | |
| Juo-Takahara Simple Post Office | |
| Kawajiri Post Office | |
| Taga Post Office | |
| 佐川急便 |
Treatment Centers in Hitachi
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic | ||
| フロイデクリニック水戸 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hitachi
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kamisuwa Shrine | |
| Kashima Shrine | |
| Okubo Kashima Jinja | |
| 世界平和統一家庭連合 日立家庭教会 | |
| 伊勢神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 古宮神社 | |
| 古宮神社 | |
| 妙光寺 | |
| 小豆洗不動尊 | |
| 御岩神社 | |
| 日本聖公会北関東教区 日立聖アンデレ教会/ Hitachi St. Andrew's Church (Anglican-Episcopal) | |
| 日立平和台会館 | |
| 油縄子地蔵菩薩 | |
| 神峰神社 | |
| 神峰神社 | |
| 神峰神社奥宮 | |
| 覚念寺 | |
| 覚念寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Hitachi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Hitachi?
Hitachi has a population of 174,508 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 634 people per square mile, spread across 275.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hitachi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hitachi?
Hitachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches.
How is the job market in Hitachi?
The job market in Hitachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hitachi?
The median home value in Hitachi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.