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Takahara, Japan
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Takahara is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 1,156. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 1,156 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3232°, 135.9501° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.9 inches (2,181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Takahara
Takahara is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 1,156. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takahara vs Japan Average
Income: Takahara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37 |
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 | 462 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3232°N, 135.9501°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 112 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 134 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 124 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 122 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 86 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 108 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Takahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Takahara
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立川上中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takahara
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/a/dio | anime, jpop | MP3 | |
| SOUND UP STATION NFRS | indie, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ | information, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NFRS Radio | country, dj sets | MP3 96 kbps | |
| R/a/dio (US) | 4chan, jpop | MP3 |
Museums in Takahara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akame Natural History Museum | ||||
| Asuka Historical Museum | ||||
| Fujiwarakyo Museum | ||||
| Ichijitsu Bungaku Sansakukan | ||||
| Kaki Persimmon Museum | ||||
| Kashihara City Museum of Insects | ||||
| Nabunken Excavation Office | ||||
| Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture | ||||
| Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House | ||||
| Sumo Wrestling Museum | ||||
| Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum | ||||
| The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | ||||
| くすり資料館 | ||||
| まちなみギャラリー石景庵 | ||||
| 八木札の辻交流館 | ||||
| 喜多美術館 | ||||
| 大和玉仙閣美術館 | ||||
| 大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」 | ||||
| 天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター | ||||
| 天川村立資料館 | ||||
| 宗宝蔵 | ||||
| 宝物収蔵庫 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 山上ケ岳歴史博物館 | ||||
| 明日香民族資料館 | ||||
| 月山日本刀鍛錬道場記念館 | ||||
| 松源院民芸館 | ||||
| 森と水の源流館 | ||||
| 橿原市昆虫館新館 | ||||
| 橿原市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 歴史に憩う橿原市博物館 | ||||
| 水平社博物館 | ||||
| 葛城の道歴史文化館 | ||||
| 葛城市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 賀名生の里歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 黒塚古墳資料館 |
Libraries in Takahara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakurai Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yoshino Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 上牧町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和高田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大淀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川上村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広陵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御所市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 橿原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田原本町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立新庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛城市立當麻図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takahara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ | |||||
| 森谷醤油 |
Hotels in Takahara
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Takahara
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Takahara
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Takahara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choryo Brew Park | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| ゆめの里 かずら（農事組合法人） |
Stadiums & Teams in Takahara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Takahara
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takahara
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takahara
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kashiwagi Post Office | |
| Otaki Post Office | |
| Sako Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takahara
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 清谷神社 | |
| 金剛寺 |
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What is the population of Takahara?
Takahara has a population of 1,156 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takahara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% 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 Takahara?
Takahara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Takahara?
The job market in Takahara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takahara?
The median home value in Takahara is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.