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Ōarai, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Ōarai is a small city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 15,787. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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| Population | 15,787 |
| Population Density | 1,712 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3141°, 140.5839° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6 inches (1,411 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Ōarai
Ōarai is a small city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 15,787. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōarai vs Japan Average
Income: Ōarai 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) | 505 |
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 | 6,315 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōarai
Ōarai has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3141°N, 140.5839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 140 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 85 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 112 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 101 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 123 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 119 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 150 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 43 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 80 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 102 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 97 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 106 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 110 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 110 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 121 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 136 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 150 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 151 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 155 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 156 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 161 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 185 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Ōarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Ōarai
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oarai Elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| ひたちなか市立美乃浜学園 | — | — | — | — |
| ひたちなか市立那珂湊第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ひたちなか市立那珂湊第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立海洋高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ひたちなか市立那珂湊中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Shimoono Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立 水戸高等特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Inari Daiichi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 旧大貫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立那珂湊第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Oarai First Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鉾田市立 旭北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大洗町立南中学校・南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Natsumi Elementary School (Closed) | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立大洗高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Mito City Oba Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunezumi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Nakaminato High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ōarai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōarai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| ガールズアンドパンツァーギャラリー | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 内原郷土史義勇軍資料館 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 大洗海洋博物館 | ||||
| 大洗町幕末と明治の博物館 | ||||
| 富士見塚古墳公園・展示館 | ||||
| 常陸大宮市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 日立オリジンパーク | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 東海原子力館(東海テラパーク) | ||||
| 東海原子力館別館 | ||||
| 武田氏館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Ōarai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Taga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ひたちなか市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸大宮市立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸太田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市内原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立 常澄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立西部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立見和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鉾田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōarai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| めんたいパーク大洗 | |||||
| よってみっぺ！さか天パーク | |||||
| 常陸太田 市民市場 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 那珂湊おさかな市場 | |||||
| 那珂湊漁協魚市場 |
Hotels in Ōarai
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōarai
70 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōarai
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ōarai
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ōarai
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ōarai
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōarai
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ōarai
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōarai
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōarai
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōarai
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ōarai
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōarai
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ōarai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ōarai
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large 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 |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | 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 |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | 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 Ōarai
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hiraiso Post Office | |
| Minato-Honcho Post Office | |
| Nakaminato Sogane Post Office | |
| Natsumi Post Office | |
| Oarai Iwaimachi Post Office | |
| Oarai Post Office | |
| Onuki Post Office | |
| Tasaki Post Office | |
| Tonoyama Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ōarai
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic | ||
| フロイデクリニック水戸 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōarai
102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine | |
| Orii-jinja Shrine | |
| おしゃらく稲荷堂 | |
| 一ノ矢八坂神社 | |
| 一木神社 | |
| 三柱神社 | |
| 五郎兵衛稲荷神社 | |
| 仲瀨杓子稲荷神社 | |
| 八坂神社・冨士浅間神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 六所神社 | |
| 冨士神社 | |
| 加波山神社 大貫分社 | |
| 千手観世音 | |
| 千手観音堂 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 吉田神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōarai
What is the population of Ōarai?
Ōarai has a population of 15,787 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,712 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōarai 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 Ōarai?
Ōarai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.
How is the job market in Ōarai?
The job market in Ōarai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 505 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōarai?
The median home value in Ōarai is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.