Living in Nara
Nara Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It has a population of 1.4 million people. Its capital, Nara City, (population 368,636) borders Kyoto and was the capital of Japan during the Nara period. Nara has many famous structures, known as the Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara including five Buddhist temples, one palace and one Shinto shrine, all of which are well-known for their exquisite architecture and historical significance. Within the city of Nara, deer can be seen roaming the streets at all times. These deer are known as the Deer of Nara. Nara has a high population of non-Japanese residents, predominantly of Chinese and Korean descent. The prefecture and its capital attract many tourists each year.
Current Weather
20˚ Overcast
Feels Like: 20˚ Low: 8˚ High: 24˚
Overcast throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
14 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,356,000
Foreign Residents
11,421
Foreigner Births
179
Information
No. of persons per household
2.97
Age of household heads (years old)
60.8
Income
505,833
Expenditure
408,295
Savings
25,030,000
Liabilities
5,270,000
Total population
1,356,000
Foreign residents
11,421
Foreigner births
179
Annual crime
15,972
Annual income
6,070,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
70,523
Rents for dwelling & land
52,069
Imputed rent
70,120
Fuel, light & water charges
21,497
Electricity
9,504
Gas
4,015
Furniture & household utensils
11,068
Clothing & footwear
13,955
Medical care
11,407
Transportation & communication
53,960
Public transportation
10,514
Private transportation
30,145
Communication
15,660
Education
26,399
Culture & recreation
28,741
Foreign Nationalities
3,578
2,935
1,521
764
365
358
343
288
238
215
204
178
Foreigner Status
Permanent resident
3,178
Special permanent resident
2,977
Study abroad
1,081
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
1,064
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
775
Japanese spouse
760
Technology · Humanities · International work
613
Family stay
522
Long-term resident
394
Specific activity
173
Technical skill
120
Spouse of permanent resident
95
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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