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Watari, Japan

Miyagi · Japan

Watari is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 33,459. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
33,459 Population 235/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent

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About Watari

Watari

Watari is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 33,459, and a population density of 450 persons per km2 in 12,643 households. The total area of the town is 73.60 square kilometres (28.42 sq mi).

People

Population33,459
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density235/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,200
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$410
Housing Units13,384

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population33,459
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates38.0350°, 140.8511°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,201 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,200
Median Age47.4 years

About Watari

Watari is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 33,459. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Watari has a population of 33,459 with a density of 235 people per square mile, spread across 142.5 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

33,459
Total Population
235
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
142.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Watari vs Japan Average

The median household income in Watari is $31,200, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,071 business establishments.

Income: Watari vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,200
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,071

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Watari is $82,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $410 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,384 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$82,000
71% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$410
65% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,384

Property Tax

Climate in Watari

Watari has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.6° 42.6
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.4° 34.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.7° 76.9
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.4° 90.4
May 15.7°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.9° 110.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23° 143.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 20° / 26.2° 178.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.3° 157.8
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 18° / 24.9° 193.1
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 147.1
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.1° 59.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.9° / 8.2° 44.3
Watari experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area142.5 sq mi (369.0 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates38.0350°N, 140.8511°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,895 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 136 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 73 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 70 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 88 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 84 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 110 km
Jul 19, 2008 107 km E of Namie, Japan M7.0 131 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 111 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 68 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 141 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 122 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 72 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 136 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 137 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 130 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 139 km
Mar 11, 2011 103 km E of Namie, Japan M6.3 123 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 46 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 122 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 298 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 245 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 157 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 85 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 284 km
2011 Roke Category 1 279 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 210 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 149 km
2002 Higos Category 1 19 km
2001 Danas Category 1 186 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 255 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 104 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 137 km
1998 Stella Category 1 228 km
1996 Violet Category 1 206 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 253 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 109 km
1981 Thad Category 1 236 km
1981 Gay Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 39.3 m 18,423 136 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 147 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 93 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 113 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 111 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 86 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 102 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 137 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 92 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 137 km
1959 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 133 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 129 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m - 119 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 105 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 128 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m - 119 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 73 km
2008 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 131 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 136 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 38 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 63 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 66 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 78 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 84 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 103 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 128 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 131 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 137 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 158 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 182 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 183 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 185 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 189 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in

Watari has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Watari

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
岩間英語教室 - - - -
Arahama Junior High School - - - -
Arahama Elementary School - - - -
Nagatoro Elementary school - - - -
Yoshida Primary School - - - -
Watari Junior High School - - - -
Koya Elementary School - - - -
Yoshida Junior High School - - - -
Yamashita Dai-ichi Elementary School - - - -
Miyagi Prefecture Watari High School - - - -
Watari Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Watari

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Watari

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Kamei Museum
Kamei Museum
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Musee Maenaka
Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum
Natori City Museum of History and Folklore
Sairi Yashiki
Satō Yashiki
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Space Development Exhibition Room
The Miyagi Museum of Art
The Miyagi Museum of Art
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Touhoku University Museum
Touhoku University Museum
Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan
アートスペース 無可有の郷
しばたの郷土館
一心美術館
三居沢電気百年館
三居沢電気百年館
亘理町立郷土資料館
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台市戦災復興記念館
仙台市戦災復興記念館
伝承館
八幡杜の館
八幡杜の館
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
夢海庵　鈴倭人形美術館
山元町震災遺構　中浜小学校
山元町震災遺構　中浜小学校　受付
村田町歴史みらい館
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史民俗資料館
民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑
江尻排水ポンプ展示館
温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙
白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム
相馬市歴史民俗資料館
竹駒神社馬事博物館
自然共生情報館
蒲生なかの郷愁館
角田市郷土資料館
阿部次郎記念館
阿部次郎記念館

Libraries in Watari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
8Books Sendai0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Engineering Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Natori City Library0.0
Schneder Memorial Central Library0.0
Sendai Mediatheque0.0
Shiroishi Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Watari Municipal Library0.0
Zaō Town Library0.0
図書館棟0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館 西分館0.0
新地町図書館0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館0.0
相馬市図書館0.0
絵本と学びのへや0.0
角田市図書館0.0
附属図書館 医学分館0.0
附属図書館 本館0.0

Farmers Markets in Watari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chuo Wholesale Market
Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market
Yuriage Minato Asaichi
丘の上のマルシェ
浜の駅松川浦
鳥の海ふれあい市場

Hotels in Watari

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Hotel Watari
Nakasho Ryokan
Watari Onsen Torinoumi
マイルーム・わたり鳥の海
浜まつ

Restaurants in Watari

48 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Kitchen 善や
Daimon
Den-en
Denen
Domburi tei Matsumoto
Fuku
Hongoya
Kai
Kōen
Konomi
Marumatsu
Matsu Zushi
Matsubara
Miharu
Mizukeshiki
Oota
Orata
Oshika Shōten
Ramen Yoheiji Watari
Sakura
Suehiro
Tonkatsu Fuji
Yoshidaya
あら浜 亘理店
うどん屋 伝七
オラータ
そばきり八寸 長常
そば柴田
デルソーレ
ドライブイン サザエ
とんかつ小野
ホルモンさとう
らーめんせん家
らーめん仙代
万里
善寿司
大王ラーメン
寿し武
斎うなぎ店
横浜ラーメン 龍味
水けしき
海仙
海鮮大海
焼肉処つたや
米沢ラーメンすえひろ
豚野郎
高村屋
麺屋酒房 喜凛

Cafes in Watari

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BACK PORT CAFE
cafe Carnelian
Cafe Restaurant ROUTE66
Nakamachi Cafe
Tomita
グリムコーヒー ロースター
コーヒーピノキオ
喫茶 遊
青いとまと

Clinics in Watari

13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koizumi Clinic
Mikami Clinic
Takahashi Clinic
Yamada Clinic
きくち皮膚科
みやぎ南部整形外科クリニック
やべ内科
わたり眼科
国分内科医院
大友医院 ヒロミ小児科
山形外科医院
浅野眼科医院
浜吉田駅前内科

Dentists in Watari

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Makoto Dental Clinic
Tsugawa Dental Clinic
Usagi Dental Clinic
いそだ歯科クリニック
佐藤歯科矯正歯科医院
山形歯科クリニック
斎藤歯科医院

Veterinaries in Watari

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ウィル動物病院

Train Stations in Watari

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamayoshida
Okuma
Watari

Gas Stations in Watari

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Esso
JA-SS ライフサポートわたり逢隈
JAss
JP #105275960
JP #1912358407
JP #1912358531
Okamoto Self
三戸部燃料店

Banks in Watari

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

77Bank Watari Branch
JAみやぎ 亘理支所
JAみやぎ亘理 吉田支所
JAみやぎ亘理 山下支店
JAみやぎ仙南 東根支所
Sendai Bank Watari Branch
宮城第一信用金庫 亘理支店

Gyms in Watari

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

聖域コロシアム

Breweries in Watari

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Dane Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Watari

TeamLeagueDivision
Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi
Xebio Arena
仙台市民球場

Ski Resorts Near Watari

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spring Valley Izumi Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Izumigatake Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Mary 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Water Jump Miyagi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Sarukura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Liza World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yonezawa Snow World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuriko International Ski & Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Numajiri Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Watari

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway-Small Airport
Izumigatake Paragliding School-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield-Small Airport
Kakuda Airfield-Small Airport
Osato Gliderport-Small Airport
Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Semine Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Watari

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arahama Post Office
Hamayoshida Post Office
Iwaki Higashine Post Office
Watari Post Office
山下横山簡易郵便局
浜吉田郵便局

Treatment Centers in Watari

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Record Book
きたえるーむ仙台鈎取
ケアージュ 山田本町
フリーダム東北青葉
日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉
生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢

Churches & Religious Organizations in Watari

44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
cyou-toku-ji
Dai-o-ji
jyou-in-ji
Kannonin
Kawaguchi Shrine
Meikōin
Sennenji
shin-kou-ji
Syo-myou-ji
syou-fuku-ji
エホバの証人の王国会館 宮城
亘理神社
住吉神社
八劔神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
創価学会仙南文化会館
北辰神社
大黒天
定迎寺
尊久老稲荷神社
山神社
徳蔵寺
愛宕神社
日吉神社
春日神社
月山神社
東禅寺
殊善寺
毘沙門神社
海蔵寺
熊野神社
當光寺
石間稲荷神社
神武天皇社
福応寺
稲荷八幡神社
竹原神社
諏訪神社
諏訪神社
貴船神社
赤城神社
鳳仙寺
鹿島天足和気神社

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 Watari

What is the population of Watari?

Watari has a population of 33,459 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 142.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Watari expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Watari?

Watari has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.

How is the job market in Watari?

The job market in Watari is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,071 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Watari?

The median home value in Watari is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.

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