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Living in Chiba

Chiba Prefecture borders the east side of Tokyo and is considered a part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Many large cities can be found in Chiba, including Chiba City, the capital, and Funabashi. Despite a high population density and bedroom communities connected with Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture boasts the second highest agricultural industry output in Japan. The most famous produce of which is peanuts. There are also a large number of manufacturing centers and shipping ports. Financially, Chiba Prefecture is one of the richest prefectures in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort can be found in Urayasu, Chiba, as well as Narita International Airport in Narita.

Current Weather

16˚ Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 16˚ Low: 12˚ High: 21˚

Overcast throughout the day.

Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00

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Climate

Average Annual Temperature

15 ℃

Population

Total Population

6,236,000

Foreign Residents

133,071

Foreigner Births

1,145

Information

No. of persons per household

2.9

Age of household heads (years old)

64.2

Income

526,667

Expenditure

414,253

Savings

22,340,000

Liabilities

3,410,000

Total population

6,236,000

Foreign residents

133,071

Foreigner births

1,145

Annual crime

101,208

Annual income

6,320,000

Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)

Food

76,078

Rents for dwelling & land

66,529

Imputed rent

91,245

Fuel, light & water charges

20,175

Electricity

7,990

Gas

4,465

Furniture & household utensils

10,087

Clothing & footwear

14,090

Medical care

12,965

Transportation & communication

54,199

Public transportation

11,018

Private transportation

27,054

Communication

15,155

Education

25,176

Culture & recreation

32,286

Foreign Nationalities

China

50,852

Philippines

19,168

Vietnam

17,318

Korea ( South and North )

16,801

Nepal

6,563

Thailand

5,684

Sri Lanka

4,575

Taiwan

3,591

Brazil

3,528

Peru

2,765

Indonesia

2,366

United States

2,313

Foreigner Status

Special permanent resident

7,609

Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)

7,074

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)

6,483

Specific activity

4,167

Spouse of permanent resident

2,829

Technical skill

2,512

Management

1,979

Corporate transfers

891

Education

443

Advanced Profession No. 1

429

Professor

359

Medical

226

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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