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Takahagi, Japan

Ibaraki · Japan

Takahagi is a small city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 27,699. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
27,699 Population 371/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,500 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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People

Population27,699
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density371/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,500
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units11,080

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population27,699
Population Density371 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates36.7167°, 140.7167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIbaraki
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,500
Median Age48.5 years

About Takahagi

Takahagi is a small city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 27,699. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Takahagi has a population of 27,699 with a density of 371 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,699
Total Population
371
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
74.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Takahagi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Takahagi is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 886 business establishments.

Income: Takahagi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)886

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Takahagi is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 11,080 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units11,080

Property Tax

Climate in Takahagi

Takahagi has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 0° / 8.7° 64.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 0° / 8.9° 49.7
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F 2.7° / 11.5° 114.2
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.8° 111.9
May 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.3° 146.5
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.4° 152.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.6° 160.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 22° / 27.9° 131.6
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 19.1° / 25.5° 207.9
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13° / 20.8° 183.0
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.1° 79.1
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F 2° / 10.9° 47.2
Takahagi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.6 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates36.7167°N, 140.7167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,528 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 60 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 135 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 146 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 95 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 42 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 97 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 138 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 109 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 128 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 33 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 100 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 137 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 118 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 127 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 145 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 135 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 71 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 211 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 192 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 53 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 28 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 216 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 192 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 290 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 291 km
2011 Roke Category 1 163 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 184 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 84 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 70 km
2002 Higos Category 2 117 km
2001 Danas Category 1 45 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 232 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 57 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 230 km
1998 Stella Category 1 108 km
1997 David Category 1 287 km
1996 Violet Category 1 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 138 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 96 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 130 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 93 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 61 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 77 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 97 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 103 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 106 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 133 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 120 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 135 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 123 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 35 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 62 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 146 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 92 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 81 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 86 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 108 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 109 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 110 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 114 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 120 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 121 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 130 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 130 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 137 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 161 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 169 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 196 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Takahagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Takahagi

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北茨城市立 中郷第二小学校
高萩市立松岡中学校
高萩市立松岡小学校
茨城県立北茨城特別支援学校
茨城県立高萩清松高等学校
高萩市立高萩小学校
高萩市立 高萩中学校
茨城県立高萩高等学校
日立市立櫛形小学校
茨城県立日立北高等学校
日立市立 十王中学校
高萩市立秋山小学校
高萩市立秋山中学校
高萩市立 東小学校
日立市立豊浦中学校
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Radio Stations near Takahagi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Takahagi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hitachi City Museum
Seizanso
Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art, Ibaraki
いわき市勿来関文学歴史館
ようそろー
北茨城市歴史民俗資料館・野口雨情記念館
吉田正音楽記念館
小平記念館
日立オリジンパーク
日立シビックセンター科学館
日鉱記念館
東海原子力館(東海テラパーク)
菊池寛実記念高萩炭礦資料館
里美文化センター

Libraries in Takahagi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hitachi City Taga Library0.0
みんなのとしょしつ0.0
勿来図書館0.0
北茨城市図書館0.0
十王図書館0.0
南部図書館0.0
小名浜図書館0.0
常陸太田市立図書館0.0
記念図書館0.0
高萩市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Takahagi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
小名浜魚市場
常陸太田 市民市場

Hotels in Takahagi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

国民宿舎 鵜の岬

Restaurants in Takahagi

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco's
うまいめんくい亭
フライングガーデン
ゆにろーず

Train Stations in Takahagi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Juo
Takahagi

Gas Stations in Takahagi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu
JP #4409006990
Kygnus
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Takahagi

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

常陽銀行
常陽銀行
茨城県信用組合

Golf Courses in Takahagi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

高萩カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Takahagi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Takahagi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Takahagi

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Akeno Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura AirfieldSmall Airport
Juo AirfieldSmall Airport
Makabe GliderportSmall Airport
Mito Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Namiki Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Oarai Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Tsukuba GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Takahagi

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hitachi Kawajiricho Post Office
Juo Post Office
Takahagi Hananuki Post Office
Takahagi Higashihoncho Post Office
Takahagi Kamitezuna Post Office
Takahagi Post Office
Takahagi Shimana Post Office
Wakaguri Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Takahagi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
境内社
天満宮
市杵島神社
本殿
神道祖霊社
金刀比羅神社
高萩八幡宮

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Takahagi

What is the population of Takahagi?

Takahagi has a population of 27,699 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Takahagi 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 Takahagi?

Takahagi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

How is the job market in Takahagi?

The job market in Takahagi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 886 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Takahagi?

The median home value in Takahagi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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