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Sawara, Japan
Mie · Japan
Sawara is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 8,668. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sawara
Sawara was a city located in Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 8,668 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3958°, 136.4072° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Mie |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.3 inches (1,963 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,200 |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
About Sawara
Sawara is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 8,668. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sawara vs Japan Average
Income: Sawara vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,200 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 277 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,467 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 348.9 sq mi (903.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3958°N, 136.4072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 144 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 132 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 77 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 149 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 78 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 112 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 80 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 148 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 149 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 125 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 193 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Sawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Sawara
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立勢和中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立飯南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立昴学園高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川添小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立宮川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立宮川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大宮小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大宮中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大台中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立勢和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立仁柿小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立三瀬谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立七保小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立飯高東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立飯南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立粥見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柿野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立有間野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮前小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sawara
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Sawara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Matsusaka Merchant Museum | ||||
| Museum of Motoori Norinaga | ||||
| Saiku Historical Museum | ||||
| おおみや昆虫館 | ||||
| 大紀町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | ||||
| 村山龍平記念館 | ||||
| 松浦武四郎記念館 | ||||
| 松阪市嬉野考古館 | ||||
| 松阪市文化財センター「はにわ館」 | ||||
| 瑞巌寺庭園 | ||||
| 美杉ふるさと資料館 |
Libraries in Sawara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| きらめき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勢和村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大台町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松阪市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松阪市嬉野図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sawara
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sawara
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sawara
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sawara
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sawara
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sawara
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iinan Post Office | |
| Kawazoe Post Office | |
| Kayumi Post Office | |
| Kuridani Summary Post Office | |
| Miyamae Post Office | |
| Nanaho Post Office | |
| Odai Naga Summary Post Office | |
| Odai Post Office | |
| Ogihara Post Office | |
| Omiya Post Office | |
| Shimomate Summary Post Office | |
| 下真手簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sawara
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 徳林寺 | |
| 昌慶寺 | |
| 柿野神社 | |
| 瀧原宮拜殿 | |
| 瀧原宮本殿 | |
| 瀧原竝宮拜殿 | |
| 瀧原竝宮本殿 | |
| 皇大神宮別宮瀧原宮 | |
| 若宮神社 | |
| 車川八幡神社 | |
| 車川観音寺 | |
| 長由介神社．川島神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sawara
What is the population of Sawara?
Sawara has a population of 8,668 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 348.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sawara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sawara?
Sawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.3 inches.
How is the job market in Sawara?
The job market in Sawara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 277 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sawara?
The median home value in Sawara is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.