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Hitachi-Naka, Japan

Ibaraki · Japan

Hitachi-Naka is a large city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 156,581. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
156,581 Population 751/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population156,581
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density751/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,500
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units62,632

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population156,581
Population Density751 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates36.3966°, 140.5348°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIbaraki
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,500
Median Age48.5 years

About Hitachi-Naka

Hitachi-Naka is a large city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 156,581. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hitachi-Naka has a population of 156,581 with a density of 751 people per square mile, spread across 208.5 square miles. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

156,581
Total Population
751
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
208.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hitachi-Naka vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hitachi-Naka is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Income: Hitachi-Naka vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare11
Retail9

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hitachi-Naka is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 62,632 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units62,632

Property Tax

Climate in Hitachi-Naka

Hitachi-Naka 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F -2° / 9.3° 47.3
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -1.2° / 9.7° 60.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.1° / 12.7° 104.1
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.5° 121.3
May 17.1°C / 63°F 12.3° / 21.9° 148.1
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 17° / 24.2° 136.5
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 142.8
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30° 119.2
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26.3° 195.9
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.4° 192.7
Nov 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.2° 79.8
Dec 6°C / 43°F 0.6° / 11.4° 48.1
Hitachi-Naka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area208.5 sq mi (540.0 km²)
Population Density751/sq mi
Coordinates36.3966°N, 140.5348°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 53 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 93 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 68 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 96 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 144 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 120 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 117 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 71 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 99 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 123 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 94 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 131 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 93 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 94 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 87 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 109 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 102 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 132 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 49 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 201 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 194 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 292 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 43 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 56 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 185 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 286 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 194 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 251 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 255 km
2011 Roke Category 1 132 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 149 km
2005 Saola Category 2 286 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 61 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 97 km
2002 Higos Category 2 79 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 283 km
2001 Danas Category 1 12 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 237 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 135 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 108 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m — 134 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 124 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m — 84 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m — 109 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 130 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m — 137 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 107 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 130 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 124 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m — 144 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m — 43 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 81 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 122 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 106 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 133 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 88 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 96 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 102 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 102 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 113 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 121 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 128 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 140 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 141 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 145 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 151 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 151 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 180 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 181 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Hitachi-Naka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hitachi-Naka

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ひたちなか市立田彦中学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立前渡小学校 — — — —
茨城県立勝田高等学校 — — — —
Ichige Elementary School — — — —
ひたちなか市立大島中学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立勝田第二中学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立東石川小学校 — — — —
茨城県立勝田工業高等学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立外野小学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立田彦中学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立田彦小学校 — — — —
ひたちなか市立勝田第三中学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Hitachi-Naka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hitachi-Naka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hitachi City Museum
Kairakuen Park Center
Oarai Gallery
Seizanso
Takano Foods Natto Museum
Takano Foods Natto Museum
Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall
Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall
ガールズアンドパンツァーギャラリー
ひょうたん美術館
ひょうたん美術館
二の丸展示館
内原郷土史義勇軍資料館
原子力科学館
吉田正音楽記念館
四季文化館みの〜れ
四季文化館みの〜れ
大洗海洋博物館
大洗町幕末と明治の博物館
小平記念館
山方民俗芸能資料館
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
紙のさと・西ノ内和紙
茨城県きのこ博士館
那珂市歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Hitachi-Naka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hitachi City Taga Library0.0
Ibaraki Prefectural Library0.0
Naka City Public Library0.0
ひたちなか市立図書館0.0
佐川文庫0.0
佐野図書館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
東部図書館0.0
桂図書館0.0
水戸市内原図書館0.0
水戸市立 常澄図書館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
茨城町立図書館0.0
茨城町立図書館0.0
記念図書館0.0
鉾田市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hitachi-Naka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mito City Public Wholesale Market
めんたいパーク大洗
よってみっぺ！さか天パーク
常陸太田　市民市場
新鮮市
新鮮市
那珂湊おさかな市場
那珂湊漁協魚市場

Hotels in Hitachi-Naka

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CocoHawaii
Hotel Route-Inn Hitachinaka
コトンひたちなかグランヴィラ

Restaurants in Hitachi-Naka

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beiju
CoCo ICHIBANYA
Coco's
Coco's
Coco's
Coco's
Karayama
Ootoya
Rakangthorn
Ramen Yamaokaya
Saizeriya
Syabuyo
The Flying Garden
Yamada udon
Yayoiken
YETI CAFE
うどん 吉BAY
えぞっ子 蔦江
カフェレストラン フルール
からみそラーメンふくろう
グルービー
すぎのや本陣
ひかり寿司
ラーメン　あじ平
リトルリンダ
四川厨房 美
大判
萬来軒
韓丼
食房つしま

Cafes in Hitachi-Naka

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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GLASS HOUSE CAFE
Lakeside Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Preston Cafe
Tully's Coffee
ラ・ターブル・ドゥ・イズミ

Cinemas in Hitachi-Naka

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toho Cinemas

Theme Parks in Hitachi-Naka

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pleasure Garden

Clinics in Hitachi-Naka

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

グルコピアひたちなか
さくら水戸クリニック

Dentists in Hitachi-Naka

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

樋之口歯科クリニック

Train Stations in Hitachi-Naka

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katsuta

Gas Stations in Hitachi-Naka

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu
Idemitsu
Idemitsu Kosan
Showa Shell Sekiyu
Showa-shell

Banks in Hitachi-Naka

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyo Bank
水戸信用金庫

Shopping Malls in Hitachi-Naka

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fashion Cruise Newport Hitachinaka

Gyms in Hitachi-Naka

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

スパークひたちなか（リラひたち）

Golf Courses in Hitachi-Naka

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

パークゴルフ

Stadiums & Teams in Hitachi-Naka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hitachi-Naka

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base—Medium Airport
Utsunomiya Air Field—Medium Airport
Akeno Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Bando Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip—Small Airport
Haneda Gliderport—Small Airport
Hoshubana Gliderport—Small Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield—Small Airport
JGSDF Narashino 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
Sekiyado Gliderport—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-Naka

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hitachinaka Post Office
Katsuta Hitashioshima Post Office
Katsuta Koya Post Office
Katsuta Nakane Post Office
Katsuta-Horiguchi Post Office
Mawatari Post Office

Treatment Centers in Hitachi-Naka

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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-Naka

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八坂神社
千勝神社
吉田神社
土神社
外野別雷皇大神社
富士浅間神社
愛宕神社
東征神社
澤田山不動尊
熊野神社
牛頭天皇
素鵞神社
胡桃下稲荷神社
酒列神社
鉾香取神社
鹿島神社
鹿島神社
鹿嶋神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Hitachi-Naka

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 29
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 17
Cafes 7
Supermarkets 9
Banks 4
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 128
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 48

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitachi-Naka

What is the population of Hitachi-Naka?

Hitachi-Naka has a population of 156,581 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 751 people per square mile, spread across 208.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hitachi-Naka 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-Naka?

Hitachi-Naka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

How is the job market in Hitachi-Naka?

The job market in Hitachi-Naka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area, including 17 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Hitachi-Naka?

The median home value in Hitachi-Naka is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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