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Namegata, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Namegata is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 32,185. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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| Population | 32,185 |
| Population Density | 375 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0071°, 140.4962° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Namegata
Namegata is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 32,185. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Namegata vs Japan Average
Income: Namegata 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) | 1,030 |
Business (County)
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 | 12,874 |
Property Tax
Climate in Namegata
Namegata has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1711 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 85.9 sq mi (222.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0071°N, 140.4962°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 | 135 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 144 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 135 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 112 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 142 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 110 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 126 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 128 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 126 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 71 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 104 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 74 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 148 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 118 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 123 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 125 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 133 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 133 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 151 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 157 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 174 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 175 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 177 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 180 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 181 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Namegata has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Namegata
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 明光義塾 | — | — | — | — |
| 浮島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立 要小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿嶋市立 大同西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立 津澄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立 麻生中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 行方市立 麻生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立 麻生高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Namegata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Namegata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Main Hall of Gakushuin Primary School | ||||
| Fudoki-no-Oka Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall | ||||
| Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy | ||||
| Naritasan Reikokan | ||||
| Old Hirano Family House | ||||
| Old Mikogami Family House | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Tōshō-ji Sogoreido. Museum. Temple. | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 宗吾霊宝殿 | ||||
| 富士見塚古墳公園・展示館 | ||||
| 成田市下総歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 美浦村 文化財センター | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Namegata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Municipal Library Narita Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naritasan Buddhism Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館 公津の杜分館 | 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 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館公津分館 | 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 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館遠山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Namegata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 成田市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Restaurants in Namegata
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Namegata
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Namegata
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Namegata
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Namegata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Namegata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Namegata
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large 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 |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | 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 |
| 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 Namegata
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aso Kurakawa Summary Post Office | |
| Aso Post Office | |
| Asokita Summary Post Office | |
| Inoue Post Office | |
| Kaname Post Office | |
| Kitaura Post Office | |
| Namegata Hashikado Post Office | |
| Ohara Post Office | |
| Ukishima Post Office | |
| Yabata Post Office | |
| Yamato Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Namegata
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sairenji |
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What is the population of Namegata?
Namegata has a population of 32,185 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 375 people per square mile, spread across 85.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Namegata 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 Namegata?
Namegata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.
How is the job market in Namegata?
The job market in Namegata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,030 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Namegata?
The median home value in Namegata is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.