Living in Ehime
Located on Shikoku island in western Japan lies Ehime Prefecture. Matsuyama, the capital of the prefecture, is home to many famous tourist attractions and onsen, including Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest bath house, which has been open for over 1,000 years. Another popular destination for tourists is Matsuyama Castle, which can be seen from all parts of Matsuyama City. The prefecture produces a large percentage of Japan's mikan, and the economy is supported by industrial production of chemicals and textiles. Due to its location, Osaka and Hiroshima can be easily accessed by ferry from the region.
Climate
Annual Average Temperature
16 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,415,000
Foreign Residents
8,905
Foreigner Birth
90
Information
Num. of persons per household (persons)
3.3
Age of household heads (years old)
46.3
Income
412,523
Expenditure
346,459
Savings
10,359,000
Liabilities
5,091,000
annual crime
13,999
annual income
4,950,280
Expenditure Detail
Food
61,779
Rents for dwelling & land
48,082
Imputed rent for owned houses
69,555
Fuel, light & water charges
17,580
Electricity
9,114
Gas
3,763
Furniture & household utensils
9,453
Clothing & footwear
11,094
Medical care
11,813
Transportation & communication
36,555
Public transportation
4,048
Private transportation
17,413
Communication
15,094
Education
13,352
Culture & recreation
27,328
Foreign Nationalities
4860
1467
954
222
203
184
183
139
63
55
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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