Living in Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It has a population of 989,983 people, 40% of which living in Wakayama City, the capital. Famous foods from Wakayama Prefecture are mikan and umeboshi. With a capacity of 1,000, one of the largest rotemburo, or open-air hot spring baths, called Kawayu opens every year between December and February. It is one of many onsen in Wakayama Prefecture. The tallest waterfall in Japan is also located in Wakayama, as well as Koyasan, a secret Buddhist training site, and spectacular spot for viewing autumn foliage.
Current Weather
19˚ Overcast
Feels Like: 19˚ Low: 9˚ High: 22˚
Overcast throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
16 ℃
Population
Total Population
954,000
Foreign Residents
6,233
Foreigner Births
99
Information
No. of persons per household
2.86
Age of household heads (years old)
61.3
Income
400,000
Expenditure
345,914
Savings
18,940,000
Liabilities
3,750,000
Total population
954,000
Foreign residents
6,233
Foreigner births
99
Annual crime
10,750
Annual income
4,800,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
64,925
Rents for dwelling & land
55,684
Imputed rent
74,273
Fuel, light & water charges
18,059
Electricity
9,204
Gas
3,337
Furniture & household utensils
9,567
Clothing & footwear
12,631
Medical care
8,237
Transportation & communication
51,460
Public transportation
4,066
Private transportation
23,726
Communication
15,604
Education
12,467
Culture & recreation
23,852
Foreign Nationalities
2,215
1,303
754
575
442
210
178
138
135
53
50
42
Foreigner Status
Special permanent resident
1,788
Permanent resident
1,682
Japanese spouse
533
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
489
Study abroad
431
Long-term resident
372
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
352
Technology · Humanities · International work
235
Family stay
148
Specific activity
121
Technical skill
72
Education
71
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