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Iwade
City in Wakayama, Japan
Overview
Iwade is a small, tranquil city in Wakayama Prefecture, blending local charm with easy access to urban amenities. While it's less touristy compared to bigger cities, Iwade offers relaxing residential neighborhoods, traditional shrines, and lovely countryside scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Wakayama
Population
53,714
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.25°, 135.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,205
Local Cost
$740
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
65
English
18
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1752 mm
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIX
Distance
22 km
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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 63/100.
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