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Ōarai

Ibaraki, Japan
Population15,715
PrefectureIbaraki
Over 6533.2 %
Density658 /km²
To Tokyo106 km
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About Ōarai

Ōarai is a city in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of about 15,715 inhabitants. About 33.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.4. The average taxable income is about 291.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 658/km² (ranked #232 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.8% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 26% (-6.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōarai to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Ōarai — key statistics

Population15,7152020 census
Aged 65+33.2 %
Median age53.4
Income / taxpayer291.5万 yen2023
Density658/km²
Area23.9km²
Home ownership59.8 %2018
Vacant homes18.5 %2018
Hospitals1facilities
Clinics10facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)4schools
Fiscal strength index0.692021
Doctors14physicians
Dental clinics7facilities
High schools1schools
Kindergartens3schools
Unemployment4.5 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 21,244 → 15,715

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Ōarai

Closest railway stations.

Ōarai Station1.9km
Tsunezumi Station3.7km
Hinuma Station7.4km
Higashimito Station8.1km
Kaneage Station8.8km
Katsuta Station10.4km
Mito Station11.5km
Hitachiaoyagi Station11.8km
Kashima Asahi Station11.8km
Kairakuen Station13.2km
Hitachitsuda Station13.5km
Sawa Station13.5km
Godai Station14.8km
Tokushuku Station15.1km

Frequently asked questions

Ōarai population?

About 15,715 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Ōarai?

About 658 inhabitants/km² (area 23.9 km²).

Distance from Ōarai to Tokyo?

About 106 km in a straight line.