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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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Climate

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

Korea ( South and North )

3,578

China

2,935

Vietnam

1,521

Philippines

764

United States

365

Taiwan

358

Brazil

343

Indonesia

288

Thailand

238

Myanmar

215

Nepal

204

Peru

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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