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Wako
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Wako is a small city in Saitama Prefecture, bordering Tokyo to the south. Known for its blend of quiet neighborhoods, convenient transit links, and family-friendly parks, it offers a laid-back suburban atmosphere with easy access to the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
84,120
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.79°, 139.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,365
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
75
English
30
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1448 mm
City Vibrancy
79
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
12
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKO
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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