Living in Iwate
Iwate Prefecture is the largest prefecture on Honshu, and the second largest in all of Japan, after Hokkaido. It also has the second lowest population density, again after Hokkaido. Iwate Prefecture's total population is just above 1,330,000, with 330,700 in the capital city of Morioka. The famous Buddhist temples in Hiraizumi, Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji, attract many tourists each year, as well as Morioka Castle, located in Morioka City. Unfortunately, Iwate Prefecture has been victim to many natural disasters over the years, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods.
Current Weather
4˚ Clear
Feels Like: 2˚ Low: -2˚ High: 10˚
Clear throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
10 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,268,000
Foreign Residents
6,275
Foreigner Births
71
Information
No. of persons per household
3.1
Age of household heads (years old)
57.2
Income
543,333
Expenditure
397,668
Savings
14,890,000
Liabilities
5,790,000
Total population
1,268,000
Foreign residents
6,275
Foreigner births
71
Annual crime
7,211
Annual income
6,520,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
68,473
Rents for dwelling & land
47,192
Imputed rent
64,159
Fuel, light & water charges
22,978
Electricity
7,707
Gas
4,936
Furniture & household utensils
10,606
Clothing & footwear
11,284
Medical care
11,502
Transportation & communication
67,059
Public transportation
4,529
Private transportation
30,605
Communication
15,232
Education
12,251
Culture & recreation
22,933
Foreign Nationalities
1,902
1,402
1,261
860
216
185
125
90
87
82
52
50
Foreigner Status
Permanent resident
1,866
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
1,475
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
1,068
Special permanent resident
571
Japanese spouse
387
Study abroad
338
Technology · Humanities · International work
218
Family stay
164
Long-term resident
131
Education
121
Specific activity
118
Technical skill
62
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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