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Motona, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Motona is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 6,993. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Motona
Motona Dam is a rockfill dam located in Chiba Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 0.1 km2. The dam impounds about 1 ha of land when full and can store 77 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1978 and completed in 1979.
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| Population | 6,993 |
| Population Density | 181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1483°, 139.8358° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Motona
Motona is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 6,993. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 70.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Motona vs Japan Average
Income: Motona vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
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 | 2,797 |
Property Tax
Climate in Motona
Motona has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1378 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1483°N, 139.8358°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 | 31 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 50 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 31 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 41 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 71 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 65 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 43 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 120 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 56 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 14 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 58 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 62 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 73 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 75 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 86 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 98 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 103 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 121 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 121 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 143 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 172 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 172 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 182 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Motona has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.7").
Schools in Motona
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富津市立竹岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立関豊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立環南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立金谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東京都北区立 岩井学園 | — | — | — | — |
| Amaha High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hota Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Katsuyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立佐久間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 葛飾区立保田しおさい学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立環小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立湊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立岩井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tomiyama Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立天羽東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立天羽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富津市立天神山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Motona
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHK-FM | classical, jpop | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Shonan Beach FM 78.9 湘南ビーチ | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Japan Hits - asia DREAM radio | j-pop, japanese | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Motona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awa Museum | ||||
| Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum | ||||
| Ikego Artifacts Museum | ||||
| Izumi Motoya Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kanazawa Bunko Museum | ||||
| Kimitsu City Fishery Museum | ||||
| Kisarazu Local Museum "Kin-no-Suzu" | ||||
| Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Memorial Ship Mikasa | ||||
| MJG STUDIO （X JAPAN） | ||||
| Nokogiriyama Museum of Art | ||||
| Perry Memorial | ||||
| Shirahama Maritime Museum of Art | ||||
| Verny memorial hall | ||||
| Yokosuka Museum of Art | ||||
| シェイクスピア・カントリー・パーク | ||||
| はまぎんこども宇宙科学館 | ||||
| はまぎんこども宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 千葉県酪農のさと | ||||
| 地球情報館 | ||||
| 地球情報館 | ||||
| 富津埋立記念館 | ||||
| 小峯巧也美術館 | ||||
| 房総自由民権資料館 | ||||
| 旧伊藤博文金沢別邸 | ||||
| 旧細菌検査室 | ||||
| 旧細菌検査室 | ||||
| 横須賀市自然・人文博物館 | ||||
| 海岸美術館 | ||||
| 澤田痴陶人美術館 | ||||
| 無線歴史展示室 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 白秋記念館 | ||||
| 観音崎灯台資料展示室 | ||||
| 観音崎自然博物館 | ||||
| 赤星直忠博士文化財資料館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 酪農資料館 | ||||
| 青木繁「海の幸」記念館・小谷家住宅 | ||||
| 館山市立博物館 | ||||
| 鹿野山神野寺宝物拝観所 |
Libraries in Motona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimitsu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kisarazu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library in the Earth | 0.0 | |||||
| MInami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miura City Library South Shimoura Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| まなびかん 図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三浦市図書館初声分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 医療情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 南房総市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 学術情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 横浜市金沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横須賀市点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横須賀市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横須賀市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横須賀市立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横須賀市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 袖ケ浦市立平川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館山市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Motona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaru Ichiba | |||||
| kinugasa shopping mall | |||||
| Minnami no Sato | |||||
| ななうら横丁 | |||||
| ファミリーファーム保田 | |||||
| よこすかポートマーケット | |||||
| 海のマルシェたてやま |
Hotels in Motona
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Motona
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Motona
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Motona
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Motona
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Motona
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Motona
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motona
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Motona
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motona
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motona
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Motona
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Motona
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | 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 |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Motona
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Awakatsuyama Eki Post Office | |
| Futtsu Sarawa Post Office | |
| Hota Post Office | |
| Iwai Post Office | |
| Kanaya Post Office | |
| Kozuka Post Office | |
| Minato Post Office | |
| Sakuma Post Office | |
| Sekijiri Post Office | |
| Takeoka Post Office | |
| 湊郵便局 | |
| 関豊簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Motona
30 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| いそがい眼科 | ||
| いそべ眼科 | ||
| おおたわ整形外科 | ||
| おのせメンタルクリニック | ||
| くどう小児科クリニック | ||
| すがの内科クリニック | ||
| ナープ・ケア・クリニック | ||
| ファミールこどもクリニック | ||
| メディカルラボ君津 | ||
| 今井ウィメンズクリニック | ||
| 六浦皮ふ科 | ||
| 六浦診療所 | ||
| 共栄会鳥海病院 | ||
| 前田内科 | ||
| 大久保医院 | ||
| 小磯第２診療所 | ||
| 小磯診療所 | ||
| 川畑内科クリニック | ||
| 所耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 斎藤医院 | ||
| 東山耳鼻咽喉科医院 | ||
| 林内科 | ||
| 河原整形外科 | ||
| 洋光台セントラルクリニック | ||
| 深川歯科 | ||
| 淵上内科・消化器科クリニック | ||
| 渋谷医院 | ||
| 白ゆり総合リハケアクリニック | ||
| 花クリニック | ||
| 遠藤クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motona
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Enmeiji Temple | |
| Kibune Shrine | |
| Mihashira Shrine | |
| Nihon Temple | |
| Toyouke Shrine | |
| 不動堂 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 保田神社 | |
| 信福寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 円照院 | |
| 報恩寺 | |
| 大乗院 | |
| 安岡神社 | |
| 御嶽神社 | |
| 成願寺 | |
| 日枝神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Motona
What is the population of Motona?
Motona has a population of 6,993 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Motona 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 Motona?
Motona 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 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Motona?
The job market in Motona is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 224 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Motona?
The median home value in Motona is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.