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Katori-shi, Japan

Chiba · Japan

Katori-shi is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 74,469. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
74,469 Population 635/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$35,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,400 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population74,469
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density635/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$35,400
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$510
Housing Units29,788

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population74,469
Population Density635 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates35.8977°, 140.4994°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceChiba
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$35,400
Median Age47.5 years

About Katori-shi

Katori-shi is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 74,469. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Katori-shi has a population of 74,469 with a density of 635 people per square mile, spread across 117.3 square miles. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

74,469
Total Population
635
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
117.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Katori-shi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Katori-shi is $35,400, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Income: Katori-shi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,400
53% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare19
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Katori-shi is $102,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 29,788 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units29,788

Property Tax

Climate in Katori-shi

Katori-shi has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1711 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 0.5° / 14.4° 48.2
Feb 7.4°C / 45°F 0.8° / 17° 59.8
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 3.2° / 20.4° 132.0
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 5.7° / 22.8° 138.1
May 18.5°C / 65°F 10.2° / 27.1° 162.3
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 15.6° / 29.8° 238.4
Jul 25.3°C / 77°F 20° / 31.7° 200.2
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.2° 174.8
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.9° 199.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.9° 215.6
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 6.6° / 22.4° 93.9
Dec 8.9°C / 48°F 1.9° / 18.2° 48.4
Katori-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area117.3 sq mi (303.8 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates35.8977°N, 140.4994°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,956 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 70 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 97 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 123 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 142 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 100 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 137 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 44 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 123 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 40 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 54 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 99 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 116 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 57 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 39 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 69 km
Jun 5, 2012 75 km ESE of ?hara, Japan M6.1 121 km
Mar 13, 2011 72 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 104 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 282 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 169 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 189 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 263 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 21 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 105 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 233 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 134 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 200 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 189 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 220 km
2011 Roke Category 1 117 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 272 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 122 km
2005 Saola Category 2 242 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 28 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 71 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 262 km
2002 Higos Category 2 54 km
2002 Phanfone Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 105,385 127 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 148 km
1677 OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 8.0 m 500 135 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 127 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 82 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 63 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 143 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 120 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 113 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 127 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 130 km
1923 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 130 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 114 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 81 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 69 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 115 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 78 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 141 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 129 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 132 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 134 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 138 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 142 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 145 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 153 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 160 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 161 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 165 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 169 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 171 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 186 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 189 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Katori-shi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Katori-shi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
県立佐原白楊高等学校
Sawara Junior High School
Sawara Hakuyo High School
香取市立 北佐原小学校
Inashiki City Azuma-higashi Elementary School
Katori Junior High School
Mizunosato Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Katori-shi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Katori-shi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Former Main Hall of Gakushuin Primary School
Fudoki-no-Oka Museum
Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City
Inō Tadataka Museum
Museum of Aeronautical Sciences
Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum
Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall
Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Naritasan Reikokan
Old Hirano Family House
Old Mikogami Family House
Pachinko Museum
Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum
Suigo Sawara Float Hall
Tōshō-ji Sogoreido. Museum. Temple.
Treasure Hall
サーキットの狼ミュージアム
はにわ博物館
伊能忠敬旧宅
八街市郷土資料館
千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館
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)
大原幽学記念館
宗吾霊宝殿
富士見塚古墳公園・展示館
成田市下総歴史民俗資料館
旭市防災資料館
神栖民俗資料館
福富雷童記念江畑美術館
美浦村 文化財センター
芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館
郷土資料館
銚子ジオパークミュージアム
香取市文化財保存館

Libraries in Katori-shi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)米本図書館0.0
Chiba Prefectural East Library0.0
Kamisu City Central Library0.0
Narita Municipal Library Narita Branch0.0
Narita Public Library0.0
Naritasan Buddhism Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Shisui Town Library0.0
Tomisato Municipal Library0.0
Yokochiba Library0.0
Yokoshibahikari Public Library0.0
Yokoshibahikari Public Library0.0
うずも図書館0.0
八街市立図書館0.0
多古町立図書館0.0
小見川町立小見川図書館0.0
成田市立図書館 公津の杜分館0.0
成田市立図書館中郷分館0.0
成田市立図書館久住分館0.0
成田市立図書館八生分館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
成田市立図書館玉造分館0.0
成田市立図書館美郷台分館0.0
成田市立図書館豊住分館0.0
成田市立図書館遠山分館0.0
旭市図書館0.0
東庄町図書館0.0
潮来市立図書館0.0
稲敷市立図書館0.0
行方市立図書館0.0
鹿島市立中央図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Katori-shi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
千葉県東部中央市場
大栄青果小売市場
市川フラワーオークションジャパン
成田市公設地方卸売市場
旭青果市場
花卉市場棟
関連食品棟
鹿島中央青果株式会社

Hotels in Katori-shi

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Route Inn
Sawara Kita Hotel
ホワエー
川村旅館
木の下旅館

Restaurants in Katori-shi

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamiyan
Coco's
Denny's
Eel Yamada
Gusto
Gyū-Kaku
Nakama
Ramen Denmaru
Rotisserie KITTEI
Saizeriya
Shogetsudo
Syabuyo
Tsurukichi
グリーンインドレストラン
ごはん屋佐原食堂
タイマーベル
まつや
中華ダイニング彩華
元気ガー番
味の民藝
大京
天芳
宝島
寿司割烹大黒
寿茂登
山田うなぎ別館
川徳
懐石 そう馬
春木屋
桶松
洋食おぎ
駿河屋
麵屋一龍

Cafes in Katori-shi

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mimi
Starbucks
カフェレストラン&バー リッツ
居郷留

Cinemas in Katori-shi

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US Cinema

Theatres in Katori-shi

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katori Theater

Monuments in Katori-shi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quadrant

Dentists in Katori-shi

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ひろ歯科ファミリークリニック
まりも歯科医院
小林歯科医院

Train Stations in Katori-shi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katori
Oto
Sawara

Gas Stations in Katori-shi

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
IDEMITSU
JA-SS
モービル森戸SS

Banks in Katori-shi

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiba Bank
Chiba Kogyo Bank
Keiyo Bank
佐原信用金庫
佐原信用金庫
佐原信用金庫

Shopping Malls in Katori-shi

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palun
Sawara City

Breweries in Katori-shi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
正上醤油
馬場本店

Stadiums & Teams in Katori-shi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Katori-shi

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
JGSDF Kisarazu AirfieldMedium Airport
JMSDF Shimofusa Air BaseMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Akeno Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Bando Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary AirstripSmall Airport
Haneda GliderportSmall Airport
Hoshubana GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Narashino AirfieldSmall Airport
Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu HeliportSmall Airport
Kozaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Makabe GliderportSmall Airport
Mito Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Namiki Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Oarai Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Otone AirfieldSmall Airport
Oyama Kinu GliderportSmall Airport
Ryugasaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Sekijo Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Sekiyado GliderportSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokyo Flight Park Moriya AirstripSmall Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Tsukuba GliderportSmall Airport
Urayasu Emergency RunwaySmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Katori-shi

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Motoshinshima Post Office
Sawara Post Office
Sawara Sekido Post Office
Tsunomiya Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katori-shi

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Inari-jinja Shrine
Kosodate Shrine
Suwa Shrine
三峯神社
八坂神社
八幡宮
勝徳寺
大戸神社 御休所跡
大法寺
天妃宮
妙益寺
宝聚院
密蔵院
愛宕神社
日蓮正宗法経院
浄土寺
浄蓮寺
満福寺
禅昌禅寺
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
第六天王
聖観世音
自性院
舟戸稲荷神社
蘭華寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Katori-shi

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 15
Restaurants 40
Cafes 12
Bars 9
Supermarkets 5
Banks 7
Museums 2
Hotels 6
Libraries 1
Parks 10
Police Stations 8
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 53

Things to See Near Katori-shi

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Observatory Sawara

🇯🇵 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 Katori-shi

What is the population of Katori-shi?

Katori-shi has a population of 74,469 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 117.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Katori-shi 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 Katori-shi?

Katori-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

How is the job market in Katori-shi?

The job market in Katori-shi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area, including 40 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Katori-shi?

The median home value in Katori-shi is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.

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