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Hokota, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Hokota is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 45,953. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 45,953 |
| Population Density | 197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1500°, 140.5167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.5 inches (1,409 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Hokota
Hokota is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 45,953. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hokota vs Japan Average
Income: Hokota 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) | 1,470 |
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 | 18,381 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hokota
Hokota 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 | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 233.1 sq mi (603.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1500°N, 140.5167°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 | 149 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 149 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 100 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 129 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 107 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 94 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 106 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 114 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 115 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 119 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 125 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 142 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 154 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 166 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 167 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 168 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 169 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 178 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Hokota has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Hokota
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鉾田市立 旭南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立上島西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立鉾田南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧玉造小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立玉造小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Tamatsukuri Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 青柳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Kashimanada High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 上島東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 大洋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 白鳥東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 白鳥西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 旭西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧巴第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北浦三育中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立鉾田北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 串挽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立鉾田南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立大竹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立鉾田第二高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立 鉾田第一高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Hokota City Asahi Junior High Schoor | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 旭東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田第二高校農場 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 徳宿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立鉾田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立玉造中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立鉾田第一高等学校附属中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 鉾田北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hokota
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hokota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 富士見塚古墳公園・展示館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 武田氏館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 美浦村 文化財センター | ||||
| 郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Hokota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ひたちなか市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東部図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鉾田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hokota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 那珂湊おさかな市場 | |||||
| 那珂湊漁協魚市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Hotels in Hokota
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hokota
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hokota
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hokota
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Hokota
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hokota
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hokota
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hokota
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hokota
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hokota
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hokota
6 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hokota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hokota
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large 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 |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | 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 |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hokota
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akitsu Post Office | |
| Hokota Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hokota Funaki Post Office | |
| Hokota Post Office | |
| Hokota-Torinosu Post Office | |
| Kariyado Summary Post Office | |
| Konaji Post Office | |
| Kumiage Post Office | |
| Onuki Summary Post Office | |
| Shingu Post Office | |
| Suwa Post Office | |
| Taiyo Post Office | |
| Takeda Post Office | |
| Tamatsukuri Post Office | |
| Tamatsukuri-Kamiyama Post Office | |
| Tokushuku Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hokota
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hokota
82 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Miyawaki-Kashima Shrine | |
| 三光院 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 下吉影の大日堂 | |
| 仲須稲荷神社 | |
| 伏見稲荷神社 | |
| 修善院薬師堂 | |
| 借宿神社 | |
| 光福寺 | |
| 八大竜神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八龍神社 | |
| 円満寺 | |
| 又久保稲荷神社 | |
| 吉祥寺 | |
| 吾妻原神社 | |
| 和志之宮稲荷神社 | |
| 地蔵院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hokota
What is the population of Hokota?
Hokota has a population of 45,953 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 233.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hokota 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 Hokota?
Hokota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.
How is the job market in Hokota?
The job market in Hokota is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,470 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hokota?
The median home value in Hokota is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.