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Katakai, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Katakai is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 14,639. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 14,639 |
| Population Density | 112 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5333°, 140.4500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.1 inches (1,475 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Katakai
Katakai is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 14,639. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Katakai vs Japan Average
Income: Katakai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 468 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,856 |
Property Tax
Climate in Katakai
Katakai has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1542 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 130.3 sq mi (337.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5333°N, 140.4500°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 | 99 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 110 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 112 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 99 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 50 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 141 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 135 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 141 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 123 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 135 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 74 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 118 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 143 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 60 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 132 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 134 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 142 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 155 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 157 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 162 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 164 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 164 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 166 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 171 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 178 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 181 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 182 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Katakai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Katakai
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山武市立緑海小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山武市立鳴浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 千葉県立九十九里高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 九十九里町立九十九里中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Katakai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kujukuri Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 九十九里町立豊海小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Katakai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Katakai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Hotta Estate | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum | ||||
| Sardine Exhibition Room | ||||
| Tōshō-ji Sogoreido. Museum. Temple. | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| スポーツ資料館 | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 九十九里いわし博物館 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市立美術館 | ||||
| 佐倉順天堂記念館 | ||||
| 八街市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 千葉県いすみ環境と文化のさとセンター | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 史跡長柄横穴群資料館 | ||||
| 和田ふるさと館歴史民俗資料室（佐倉市立和田公民館別館） | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 国立歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 国際上総埴生美術館 | ||||
| 城西国際大学水田美術館 | ||||
| 塚本美術館 | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 宗吾霊宝殿 | ||||
| 山武市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 川村記念美術館 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 旧但馬家住宅 | ||||
| 旧但馬家住宅 | ||||
| 旧武居住宅 | ||||
| 白子町歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 睦沢町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 茂原市立美術館・郷土資料館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 長南町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 麻雀博物館 |
Libraries in Katakai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakura Minami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakura Minami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shisui Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomisato Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐倉市立佐倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐倉市立佐倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八街市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館あすみが丘分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館土気図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室中部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室白里分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館 公津の杜分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館公津分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館加良部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館橋賀台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館遠山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東金市立東金図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水田記念図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Katakai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrome | |||||
| Sakura Furusato Market | |||||
| 下田農業ふれあい館 | |||||
| 下田農業ふれあい館 | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 市川フラワーオークションジャパン | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 花卉市場棟 | |||||
| 関連食品棟 |
Hotels in Katakai
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katakai
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katakai
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Katakai
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Katakai
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katakai
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katakai
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katakai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katakai
25 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 |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | - | 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 |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Katakai
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kujukuri Post Office | |
| Midorimi Post Office | |
| Naruhama Post Office | |
| Toyoumi Post Office | |
| 緑海郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katakai
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 両足神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 大正寺 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 東光寺 | |
| 洲之宮神社 | |
| 神社 | |
| 神社 | |
| 神社 | |
| 祠 | |
| 蓮台寺 | |
| 鳥居 | |
| 鳥居 | |
| 鳥居 | |
| 鳥居 | |
| 鳥居 |
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What is the population of Katakai?
Katakai has a population of 14,639 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 130.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Katakai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Katakai?
Katakai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.
How is the job market in Katakai?
The job market in Katakai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 468 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Katakai?
The median home value in Katakai is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.