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Katsuura, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Katsuura is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 16,927. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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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 | 16,927 |
| Population Density | 467 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1462°, 140.3151° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.2 inches (1,809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Katsuura
Katsuura is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 16,927. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 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 | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 542 |
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 | 6,771 |
Property Tax
Climate in Katsuura
Katsuura 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 2114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1462°N, 140.3151°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 | 74 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 68 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 109 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 74 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 110 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 103 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 29 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 73 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 96 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 114 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 117 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 118 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 127 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 138 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 146 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 148 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 156 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 195 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 197 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Katsuura has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in Katsuura
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立上野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立勝浦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 勝浦市立勝浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 勝浦市立北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 勝浦市立清海小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立総野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Okitsu Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 勝浦市立郁文小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立勝浦若潮高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 成美学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 関東国際高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Okitsu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 千葉県立大原高等学校 栽培漁業実習場 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Katsuura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Katsuura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Ichihara Lakeside Museum | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| 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分館海の博物館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 君津市立久留里城址資料館 | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 国際上総埴生美術館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 市原市水と彫刻の丘 | ||||
| 御宿町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 月の砂漠記念館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 睦沢町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 長南町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鴨川市民ギャラリー | ||||
| 鴨川市郷土資料館・文化財センター | ||||
| 麻雀博物館 | ||||
| 黒汐資料館 |
Libraries in Katsuura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 勝浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Katsuura
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katsuura
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katsuura
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Katsuura
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katsuura
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katsuura
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katsuura
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Katsuura
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Katsuura
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katsuura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katsuura
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Katsuura
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fusano Post Office | |
| Katsuura Post Office | |
| Okitsu Post Office | |
| Ubaraeki Post Office | |
| Ueno Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katsuura
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hachiman Shrine | |
| Kakuoji temple | |
| Tomisaki Shrine | |
| 三夜様 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 勝浦キリスト教会 | |
| 吉祥寺 | |
| 大六神 | |
| 安立寺 | |
| 川津神社 | |
| 巧光寺 | |
| 弁財天女 | |
| 恵日寺 | |
| 慈眼寺 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 本朝寺 | |
| 本行寺 | |
| 武内神社 |
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What is the population of Katsuura?
Katsuura has a population of 16,927 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 467 people per square mile, spread across 36.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Katsuura 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 Katsuura?
Katsuura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 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 542 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Katsuura?
The median home value in Katsuura is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.