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Sawara, Japan
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Sawara is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 47,199. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Sawara
Sawara was a city located in Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 47,199 |
| Population Density | 1,020 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8833°, 140.5000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Sawara
Sawara is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 47,199. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sawara vs Japan Average
Income: Sawara 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) | 1,510 |
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 | 18,880 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sawara
Sawara 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 | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8833°N, 140.5000°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 | 126 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 146 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 134 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 126 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 122 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 129 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 82 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 68 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 140 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 130 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 133 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 135 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 143 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 146 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 152 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 161 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 162 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 163 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 168 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 170 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 187 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 188 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Sawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Sawara
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinnan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立竟成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立 東大戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立佐原第五中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 千葉県立 佐原高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立 佐原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立千葉萌陽高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立 香取小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立栗源中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kurimoto Elementary School, Katri city | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立わらびが丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 香取市立福田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧成田市立桜田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧・第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sawara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sawara
| 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 | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall | ||||
| Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy | ||||
| Naritasan Reikokan | ||||
| Old Hirano Family House | ||||
| Old Mikogami Family House | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Tōshō-ji Sogoreido. Museum. Temple. | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 八街市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 和田ふるさと館歴史民俗資料室（佐倉市立和田公民館別館） | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 美浦村 文化財センター | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 銚子ジオパークミュージアム | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Sawara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 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 | |||||
| Shisui Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomisato Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 八街市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sawara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrome | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 市川フラワーオークションジャパン | |||||
| 成田市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 花卉市場棟 | |||||
| 関連食品棟 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Hotels in Sawara
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sawara
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sawara
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sawara
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sawara
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sawara
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sawara
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sawara
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sawara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sawara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sawara
30 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 |
| 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 Sawara
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kasai Post Office | |
| Katori Post Office | |
| Kurimoto Post Office | |
| Odo Post Office | |
| Sawara Kaminakacho Post Office | |
| Sawara Yamanobe Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sawara
85 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hachiman-jinja Shrine | |
| Inari-jinja Shrine | |
| Katori Shrine | |
| Katori Soreisha Shrine | |
| Matami-jinja Shrine | |
| Oshite-jinja Shrine | |
| Otori-jinja Shrine | |
| Rokusho-jinja Shrine | |
| Sayama-jinja Shrine | |
| Tada Asahi Mori-jinja Shrine | |
| Ubayama-jinja Shrine | |
| Yasaka Shrine | |
| 万部寺 | |
| 三峯神社 | |
| 三峯神社 | |
| 三峰観世音 | |
| 九社神社 | |
| 佐原教会 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 冨國神社 |
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 47,199 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,020 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sawara 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 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 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Sawara?
The job market in Sawara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,510 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sawara?
The median home value in Sawara is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.