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Hitachiomiya, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Hitachiomiya is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 39,267. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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| Population | 39,267 |
| Population Density | 281 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5645°, 140.4027° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Hitachiomiya
Hitachiomiya is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 39,267. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hitachiomiya vs Japan Average
Income: Hitachiomiya 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) | 1,257 |
Business (County)
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 | 15,707 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hitachiomiya
Hitachiomiya 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 | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 140.0 sq mi (362.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5645°N, 140.4027°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 130 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 109 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 123 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 140 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 54 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 89 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 74 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 84 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 95 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 119 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 121 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 123 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 131 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 139 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 168 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Hitachiomiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Hitachiomiya
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachiomiya City Gozenyama Junior High School (Closed) | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立御前山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立常陸大宮高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立山方小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立山方中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立山方南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立小瀬高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立大宮北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立大賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立明峰中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立大宮中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 常陸大宮市立緒川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧檜沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hitachiomiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hitachiomiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CraftHills Kasama | ||||
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Museum of Art | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 内原郷土史義勇軍資料館 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 大洗海洋博物館 | ||||
| 大洗町幕末と明治の博物館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 日立オリジンパーク | ||||
| 日鉱記念館 | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 春風萬里荘 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 笠間日動美術館 | ||||
| 紙のさと・西ノ内和紙 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター |
Libraries in Hitachiomiya
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 笠間市笠間図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hitachiomiya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 鷲子ブルーベリー園 |
Hotels in Hitachiomiya
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hitachiomiya
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hitachiomiya
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hitachiomiya
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hitachiomiya
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hitachiomiya
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hitachiomiya
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hitachiomiya
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hitachiomiya
8 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hitachiomiya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hitachiomiya
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hitachiomiya
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | 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 |
| 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 |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | 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 |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hitachiomiya
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hizawa Post Office | |
| Kanasa Post Office | |
| Kegano Post Office | |
| Kitaonuki Summary Post Office | |
| Kitashioko Summary Post Office | |
| Noguchi Post Office | |
| Oga Post Office | |
| Ogawa Post Office | |
| Omiya Ono Summary Post Office | |
| Omiya Post Office | |
| Omiya Tamagawa Post Office | |
| Seki Summary Post Office | |
| Yamagata Funyu Summary Post Office | |
| Yamagata Morosawa Summary Post Office | |
| Yamagata Post Office | |
| Yamagata-Osada Post Office | |
| 野上原簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hitachiomiya
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 Hitachiomiya
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Awashima Shrine | |
| Yoshida Shrine | |
| 一ノ矢神社 | |
| 上大賀鹿島神社 | |
| 伊勢神明社 | |
| 伊勢神社 | |
| 佐伯神社 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 和大不動尊 | |
| 國常神社 | |
| 土手稲荷神社 | |
| 大山神社 | |
| 大杉神社 | |
| 妻恋稲荷神社 | |
| 密蔵院 | |
| 山倉神社 | |
| 山王神社 | |
| 常安寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hitachiomiya
What is the population of Hitachiomiya?
Hitachiomiya has a population of 39,267 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 281 people per square mile, spread across 140.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hitachiomiya 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 Hitachiomiya?
Hitachiomiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.
How is the job market in Hitachiomiya?
The job market in Hitachiomiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,257 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hitachiomiya?
The median home value in Hitachiomiya is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.