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Kihara, Japan

Ibaraki · Japan

Kihara is a small city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 14,602. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
14,602 Population 529/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,500 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,602
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density529/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,500
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units5,841

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population14,602
Population Density529 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates36.0167°, 140.3000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIbaraki
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,500
Median Age48.5 years

About Kihara

Kihara is a small city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 14,602. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kihara has a population of 14,602 with a density of 529 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,602
Total Population
529
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
27.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kihara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kihara is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 467 business establishments.

Income: Kihara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)467

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kihara is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,841 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units5,841

Property Tax

Climate in Kihara

Kihara has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.4°C / 38°F -3.2° / 14.3° 47.1
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -3.6° / 18.3° 57.0
Mar 9.1°C / 48°F -1.7° / 23.1° 129.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 1.6° / 26.4° 139.4
May 18.7°C / 66°F 6.4° / 31.2° 161.3
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 13.4° / 33.7° 241.3
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 18.7° / 35.7° 207.9
Aug 28°C / 82°F 21.1° / 36.5° 180.0
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 15° / 33.8° 197.3
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 7.3° / 29.2° 211.3
Nov 12.1°C / 54°F 1.7° / 23.7° 91.5
Dec 5.9°C / 43°F -2.3° / 18.6° 46.6
Kihara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates36.0167°N, 140.3000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,753 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 79 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 111 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 110 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 115 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 148 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 136 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 55 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 71 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 79 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 54 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 123 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 113 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 49 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 58 km
Mar 13, 2011 72 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 125 km
May 7, 2008 95 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 132 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 77 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 97 km
Jun 5, 2012 75 km ESE of ?hara, Japan M6.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 191 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 207 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 285 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 24 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 94 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 154 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 239 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 204 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 207 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 212 km
2011 Roke Category 1 100 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 282 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 110 km
2005 Saola Category 2 263 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 35 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 65 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 282 km
2002 Higos Category 2 38 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 260 km
2001 Danas Category 1 43 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 105,385 125 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 125 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 101 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 85 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m — 144 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m — 124 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 128 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 145 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 144 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m — 125 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m — 83 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 118 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 61 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 116 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 95 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — 150 135 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — — 104 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake — — 116 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — — 122 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake — — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 109 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 110 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 112 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 116 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 120 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 127 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 138 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 140 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 145 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 160 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 165 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 165 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 166 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 172 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in

Kihara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kihara

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
茨城県立美浦特別支援学校 — — — —
阿見町立君原小学校 — — — —
美浦村立安中小学校 — — — —
美浦村立美浦中学校 — — — —
美浦村立木原小学校 — — — —
かすみがうら市立霞ヶ浦南小学校 — — — —
かすみがうら市立霞ヶ浦中学校 — — — —
阿見町立舟島小学校 — — — —
美浦村立大谷小学校 — — — —
かすみがうら市立霞ヶ浦北小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kihara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NHK-FM classical, jpop AAC+ 52 kbps

Museums in Kihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AIST-Cube
Archaeology Museum
Forest history document center of Tachiki, Inzai-shi one half of the front of the kimono lapped under the other style
Former Main Hall of Gakushuin Primary School
Fudoki-no-Oka Museum
Geological Museum
Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City
Inō Tadataka Museum
Kijo Plaza
Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall
Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Naritasan Reikokan
Nature Center
Old Hirano Family House
Old Mikogami Family House
Science Museum of Map & Survey
Suigo Sawara Float Hall
Takano Foods Natto Museum
Takano Foods Natto Museum
Toride Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
Treasure Hall
Tsuchiura City Museum
Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum
Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall
Tsukuba EXPO Center
Tsukuba Museum of Art Ibaraki
Yokaren peace memorial museum
ひょうたん美術館
ひょうたん美術館
伊能忠敬旧宅
千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館
四季文化館みの〜れ
四季文化館みの〜れ
土浦市立博物館
富士見塚古墳公園・展示館
小田城跡案内所
市立小町の館 本館
成田市下総歴史民俗資料館
柳田國男記念公苑
白井市郷土資料館
神谷
美浦村 文化財センター
郷土資料館
龍ヶ崎市 歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Kihara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)米本図書館0.0
Abiko Civic Library Fusa Branch0.0
Abiko Civic Library Kohokudai Branch0.0
Art and Physical Education Library0.0
Imba Library0.0
Imba Library0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Medical Library & Clinical Auditorium0.0
Narita Municipal Library Narita Branch0.0
Narita Public Library0.0
Naritasan Buddhism Library0.0
Omori Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Shiroi Municipal Library0.0
Shiroi Municipal Library0.0
Tone Public Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba University of Technology Library (Kasuga Campus)0.0
University of Tsukuba Central Library0.0
Ushiku City Central Library0.0
印西市立そうふけ図書館0.0
印西市立そうふけ図書館0.0
印西市立小倉台図書館0.0
印西市立小倉台図書館0.0
印西市立小林図書館0.0
取手市立ふじしろ図書館0.0
取手市立取手図書館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
日本国際学園大学附属図書館0.0
潮来市立図書館0.0
石岡市立図書館0.0
石岡市立図書館0.0
稲敷市立図書館0.0
行方市立図書館0.0
鉾田市立図書館0.0
阿見町図書館0.0
龍ヶ崎市立 中央図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kihara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ami Yasai
Ushiki vegetable market
エービン 河内店
コメリハード&グリーン 河内店
土浦地方卸売市場
土浦地方卸売市場
大栄青果小売市場
成田市公設地方卸売市場

Restaurants in Kihara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かすみがうら市交流センター2Fかすみキッチン

Castles in Kihara

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

木原城

Gas Stations in Kihara

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
JA-SS
JP #11057975614

Golf Courses in Kihara

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miho Golf Club
かすみがうらOGMゴルフクラブ
ザ・インペリアルゴルフクラブ

Breweries in Kihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
正上醤油
馬場本店

Stadiums & Teams in Kihara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kihara

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield—Medium 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
Hanyu Gliderport—Small Airport
Hoshubana Gliderport—Small Airport
Itakura Gliderport—Small Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield—Small Airport
JGSDF Narashino Airfield—Small Airport
Juo Airfield—Small Airport
Kazo Gliderport—Small Airport
Kinugawa Gliderport—Small Airport
Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport—Small Airport
Kozaki Airfield—Small Airport
Makabe Gliderport—Small Airport
Makado 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 Watarase—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
Yomiuri Otone Gliderport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Kihara

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anju Post Office
Funashima Summary Post Office
Hatozaki Post Office
Kimihara Post Office
Miho Post Office
Miho-Kihara Post Office
Tabuse Post Office
Ushiwata Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kihara

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
整体院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kihara

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
せんげんさま
三峯神社
天台金龍山観音寺普賢院
広徳寺
広徳寺
惣躰神社
盾縫神社
稲荷神社
薬王寺
鹿島神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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 Kihara

What is the population of Kihara?

Kihara has a population of 14,602 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 529 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kihara 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 Kihara?

Kihara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kihara?

The job market in Kihara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 467 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kihara?

The median home value in Kihara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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