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Chiba · Japan
Wada is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 7,717. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Wada
Wada was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 7,717 |
| Population Density | 616 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0371°, 140.0162° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.6 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Wada
Wada is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 7,717. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wada vs Japan Average
Income: Wada 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) | 247 |
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 | 3,087 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wada
Wada has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0371°N, 140.0162°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 | 48 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 42 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 135 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 48 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 80 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 74 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 23 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 130 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 79 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 71 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 67 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 85 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 89 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 93 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 99 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 114 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 121 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 123 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 135 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 192 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 193 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Wada has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Wada
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立北三原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立南三原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Awa Takushin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Reinan Junior High School Wada Campus | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wada
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shonan Beach FM 78.9 湘南ビーチ | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Japan Hits - asia DREAM radio | j-pop, japanese | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Wada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Awa Museum | ||||
| Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum | ||||
| Izumi Motoya Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| MJG STUDIO （X JAPAN） | ||||
| Nokogiriyama Museum of Art | ||||
| Shirahama Maritime Museum of Art | ||||
| シェイクスピア・カントリー・パーク | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 千葉県酪農のさと | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 房総自由民権資料館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 海岸美術館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 酪農資料館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 青木繁「海の幸」記念館・小谷家住宅 | ||||
| 館山市立博物館 | ||||
| 鴨川市民ギャラリー | ||||
| 鴨川市郷土資料館・文化財センター | ||||
| 鹿野山神野寺宝物拝観所 |
Libraries in Wada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南房総市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaru Ichiba | |||||
| Minnami no Sato | |||||
| ななうら横丁 | |||||
| ファミリーファーム保田 | |||||
| 海のマルシェたてやま |
Hotels in Wada
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wada
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wada
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wada
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wada
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wada
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Niijima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wada
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitamihara Post Office | |
| Minamimihara Post Office | |
| Wada Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wada
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kumano-jinja Shrine | |
| Shingyoji Temple | |
| 大井神社 | |
| 大徳院 | |
| 子安神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 建福寺 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 法慶院 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 竜宮社 | |
| 竜神社 | |
| 荒神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 長香寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wada
What is the population of Wada?
Wada has a population of 7,717 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 616 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wada 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 Wada?
Wada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.6 inches.
How is the job market in Wada?
The job market in Wada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 247 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wada?
The median home value in Wada is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.