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Living in Hitachiomiya

Hitachiomiya is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. The unemployment rate was 3.77% at the end of 2020.

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

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 Hitachiomiya.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesHitachiomiya highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Hitachiomiya 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?

1.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 589 people of 37,142 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 Hitachiomiya is 3.8%. 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%11683–4Hitachiomiya 3.8%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 rate3.77 %country median 3.8% — about the same31 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 Hitachiomiya. 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 Hitachiomiya. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10008.74 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.22 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hitachiomiya 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 10001.22 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Hitachiomiya's nearest airport was IBR, 43 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km43 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIBR3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hitachiomiya. 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 Hitachiomiya.

Climate and air quality

Hitachiomiya's monthly mean temperatures were 3.3°C in January and 24.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 54.5 mm in January and 141.8 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 195.4 hours in January and 150.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hitachiomiya average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hitachiomiya average monthly precipitation, mm05010015020055541031171451361421171861858050JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Hitachiomiya average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200195174183184186138151179139141154178JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.2 · Feb 9.8 · Mar 13 · Apr 17.8 · May 22 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 28.5 · Aug 30 · Sep 26.4 · Oct 21.2 · Nov 16.3 · Dec 11.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MITO6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.8 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 7 · May 12.5 · Jun 17 · Jul 21 · Aug 22.2 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 12.5 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 0.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MITO6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 3.3 · Feb 4.1 · Mar 7.4 · Apr 12.3 · May 17 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 24.2 · Aug 25.6 · Sep 22.1 · Oct 16.6 · Nov 10.8 · Dec 5.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MITO6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 54.5 · Feb 53.8 · Mar 102.8 · Apr 116.7 · May 144.5 · Jun 135.7 · Jul 141.8 · Aug 116.9 · Sep 186.3 · Oct 185.4 · Nov 79.7 · Dec 49.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MITO6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 195.4 · Feb 174.3 · Mar 182.7 · Apr 183.5 · May 186.1 · Jun 137.8 · Jul 150.8 · Aug 179.4 · Sep 138.7 · Oct 140.6 · Nov 153.7 · Dec 178 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MITO6Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
瑞浪市37,150 residentsMisawa37,073 residents安来市37,062 residents米原市37,225 residentsSakuragawa37,008 residentsGujō36,973 residents

Population and city profile

The city recorded a population density of 112.7 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Hitachiomiya residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.4%Foreign residents 1.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area348.5 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.59 %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 residents589 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density112.7 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population37,142 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Hitachiomiya 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–66%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–61%
Foreign residents589 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population37,142 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.77 %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 area348.5 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.59 %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 density112.7 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 Hitachiomiya?

The unemployment rate is 3.77 %. 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 Hitachiomiya?

The published population is 37,142 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Hitachiomiya?

589 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 Hitachiomiya a good place to live?

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

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  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 MITO 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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