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Living in Gotō

Gotō is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. Gotō registered an unemployment rate of 3.49% at the end of 2020.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Gotō?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gotō.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Gotō yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesGotō highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Gotō highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 453 people of 33,116 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Gotō is 3.5%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4Gotō 3.5%776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate3.49 %country median 3.8%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gotō. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gotō. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100014.73 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.17 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gotō when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10002.17 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Gotō's nearest airport was FUJ, 3 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataFUJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gotō. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

JapaneseIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gotō.

Climate and air quality

Gotō's monthly mean temperatures were 7.6°C in January and 26.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 93.4 mm in January and 308.8 mm in July. Gotō's average monthly sunshine was 81.5 hours in January and 156.9 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gotō average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gotō average monthly precipitation, mm08517025534093110172216210324309240289133134109JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Gotō average monthly sunshine, hours0501001502008210715117619112215719816517812896JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.8 · Feb 11.9 · Mar 14.9 · Apr 19.1 · May 23 · Jun 25.6 · Jul 29.4 · Aug 30.9 · Sep 27.8 · Oct 23.4 · Nov 18.5 · Dec 13.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.2 · Feb 4.3 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10.4 · May 14.6 · Jun 19 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 24.2 · Sep 20.8 · Oct 15.7 · Nov 10.4 · Dec 6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 7.6 · Feb 8.3 · Mar 10.9 · Apr 14.9 · May 18.8 · Jun 22.1 · Jul 26.2 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 24.1 · Oct 19.5 · Nov 14.6 · Dec 9.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 93.4 · Feb 109.5 · Mar 172.1 · Apr 216.1 · May 210.2 · Jun 324.2 · Jul 308.8 · Aug 239.6 · Sep 289.2 · Oct 132.7 · Nov 134.1 · Dec 108.9 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 81.5 · Feb 107.4 · Mar 150.9 · Apr 175.7 · May 191 · Jun 122.2 · Jul 156.9 · Aug 197.6 · Sep 165.4 · Oct 177.7 · Nov 127.8 · Dec 96.2 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE6Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
亘理郡亘理町33,087 residents南九州市33,080 residentsShisō33,071 residents久慈市33,043 residents大川市32,988 residents本巣市32,928 residents

Population and city profile

The city recorded a population density of 81.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gotō residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area420.1 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.37 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents453 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density81.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population33,116 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Gotō a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents453 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population33,116 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.49 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area420.1 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.37 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density81.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Gotō?

The unemployment rate is 3.49 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Gotō?

The published population is 33,116 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Gotō?

453 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Gotō a good place to live?

Gotō may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Gotō, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/goto/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Gotō, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

JSON Markdown
  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station FUKUE WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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