Katsuta, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Katsuta is a large city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 155,968. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 155,968 |
| Population Density | 748 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°, 140.5333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Katsuta
Katsuta is a large city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 155,968. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Katsuta vs Japan Average
Income: Katsuta 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) | 45 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 7 |
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 | 62,387 |
Property Tax
Climate in Katsuta
Katsuta 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 | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 208.5 sq mi (540.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°N, 140.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | - | 134 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 107 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 85 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 110 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 138 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 107 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 144 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 44 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 81 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 105 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 89 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 97 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 102 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 102 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 113 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 142 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 142 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 146 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 151 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 153 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 180 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 181 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Katsuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Katsuta
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| グローバル ラングエージ | - | - | - | - |
| Hamada Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Joto Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立長堀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立枝川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立中根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立勝田第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立堀口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Hitachinaka City Mitanda Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamiono Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Inari Daini Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| ひたちなか市立勝倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Katsuta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Katsuta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Museum | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 吉田正音楽記念館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 小平記念館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 日立シビックセンター科学館 | ||||
| 日鉱記念館 | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Katsuta
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鉾田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Katsuta
| 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 |
Hotels in Katsuta
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katsuta
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Katsuta
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Katsuta
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Katsuta
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katsuta
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katsuta
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katsuta
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katsuta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katsuta
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Katsuta
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Isozaki Post Office | |
| Kaneage Ekimae Post Office | |
| Katsuta Edakawa Post Office | |
| Mito Honcho Post Office | |
| Mito Joto Post Office | |
| Tsunezumi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Katsuta
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 Katsuta
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ほしいも神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 佛性寺本堂 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 六地蔵寺(水戸大師) | |
| 出世稲荷神社 | |
| 加波山神社 | |
| 十一面観音堂 | |
| 千勝神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 堀出神社 | |
| 大六天神社 | |
| 宝蔵寺 | |
| 富士神社 | |
| 御岩神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 新宮素鷲神社 | |
| 木花咲耶姫神社 | |
| 来迎院 道明寺 | |
| 栗崎護国神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Katsuta
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Katsuta
What is the population of Katsuta?
Katsuta has a population of 155,968 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 748 people per square mile, spread across 208.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Katsuta 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 Katsuta?
Katsuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Katsuta?
The job market in Katsuta is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area, including 15 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Katsuta?
The median home value in Katsuta is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.
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