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Ishitsuka, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Ishitsuka is a small city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 18,097. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 18,097 |
| Population Density | 276 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4833°, 140.3833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,395 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Ishitsuka
Ishitsuka is a small city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 18,097. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ishitsuka vs Japan Average
Income: Ishitsuka 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) | 579 |
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 | 7,239 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ishitsuka
Ishitsuka 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 | 56.0°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4833°N, 140.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | - | 148 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 135 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 131 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 94 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 115 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 122 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 146 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 139 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 55 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 92 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 107 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 71 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 81 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 86 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 86 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 97 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 111 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 127 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 129 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 130 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 137 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 140 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Ishitsuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Ishitsuka
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 城里町立石塚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 城里町立桂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 城里町立常北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 城里町立 沢山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Iitomi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Iitomi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 白鳥学園那珂市立瓜連小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 城里町立常北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| リリーベール小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立水戸桜ノ牧高等学校常北校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧小松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Iitomi Special Needs School | - | - | - | - |
| 旧山根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 城里町立桂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ishitsuka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ishitsuka
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Ishitsuka
| 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 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠間市笠間図書館 | 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 |
Farmers Markets in Ishitsuka
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Ishitsuka
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ishitsuka
9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ishitsuka
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ishitsuka
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ishitsuka
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ishitsuka
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ishitsuka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ishitsuka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ishitsuka
2 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ishitsuka
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium 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 |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | 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 Ishitsuka
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Awayama Post Office | |
| Iitomi Post Office | |
| Ishizuka Post Office | |
| Iwafune Post Office | |
| Komatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Oba Summary Post Office | |
| Shioko Post Office | |
| Toda Post Office | |
| Urizura Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ishitsuka
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 Ishitsuka
75 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akutsu Christ’s Orthodox Church | |
| 三枝祇神社 | |
| 上圷手子后神社 | |
| 今宮三所神社 | |
| 佐久山多聞院 | |
| 修多羅寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡大菩薩 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 嚴嶋神社 | |
| 国神神社 | |
| 報徳二宮神社 | |
| 壁面観世音像 | |
| 大井神社 | |
| 大杉神社 | |
| 天満天神宮 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 太古山清音寺 |
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What is the population of Ishitsuka?
Ishitsuka has a population of 18,097 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 65.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ishitsuka 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 Ishitsuka?
Ishitsuka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.
How is the job market in Ishitsuka?
The job market in Ishitsuka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 579 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ishitsuka?
The median home value in Ishitsuka is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.