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Katsuura, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Katsuura is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 14,137. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Katsuura
Katsuura is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 16,872 in 8566 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 94.20 square kilometres (36.37 sq mi). Katsuura City is famous for Katsuura Fishing Port, which features one of the top three largest morning markets in Japan.
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| Population | 14,137 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6308°, 135.9404° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.6 inches (2,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Katsuura
Katsuura is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 14,137. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Katsuura vs Japan Average
Income: Katsuura vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,655 |
Property Tax
Climate in Katsuura
Katsuura has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 418.4 sq mi (1,083.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6308°N, 135.9404°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 105 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 116 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 115 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 119 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 57 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 34 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 110 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 116 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 89 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 67 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 134 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Katsuura has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Katsuura
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立三川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立宇久井中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立宇久井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立市野々小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立色川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立色川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立那智中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立勝浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Katsuura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Katsuura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumano Hongu Heritage Center | ||||
| Kumano Hongu Heritage Center | ||||
| Kushimoto Okyo Rosetsu Art Museum | ||||
| Taiji Whale Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| とびうお資料館 | ||||
| トルコ記念館 | ||||
| 中上健次資料収集室 | ||||
| 佐藤春夫記念館 | ||||
| 太地町立石垣記念館 | ||||
| 宇久井ビジターセンター | ||||
| 新宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東紀州まちかど博物館 | ||||
| 熊野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 熊野市紀和鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 熊野神宝館 | ||||
| 紀宝町ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 西村記念館 |
Libraries in Katsuura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushimoto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 新宮市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新宮市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 紀宝町立鵜殿図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那智勝浦町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Katsuura
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katsuura
69 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katsuura
23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Katsuura
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Katsuura
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katsuura
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Katsuura
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katsuura
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katsuura
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Katsuura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katsuura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katsuura
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Katsuura
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Irokawa Post Office | |
| Kii-Katsuura Post Office | |
| Kosaka Summary Post Office | |
| Nachi Izeki Post Office | |
| Nachi Katsuura-Asahi Post Office | |
| Nachi Katsuura-minato Post Office | |
| Nachi Temma Post Office | |
| Nachi Ugui Post Office | |
| Nachisan Post Office | |
| 湯川駅前簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katsuura
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fudarakusan-ji | |
| Hiro Shrine | |
| Kumano Nachi Taisha | |
| Myohozan Amida-ji Temple | |
| Seiganto-ji | |
| 久遠寺 | |
| 光明宝院 | |
| 円心寺 | |
| 勝浦キリスト バプテスト教会 | |
| 勝浦八幡神社 | |
| 南珠寺 | |
| 屋敷主社 | |
| 正念寺 | |
| 浦島稲荷神社 | |
| 湯川諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
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What is the population of Katsuura?
Katsuura has a population of 14,137 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 418.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Katsuura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Katsuura?
Katsuura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches.
How is the job market in Katsuura?
The job market in Katsuura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 452 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Katsuura?
The median home value in Katsuura is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.