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Kariwa, Japan
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Kariwa is a small town in Niigata, Japan with a population of 4,578. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Kariwa
Kariwa is a district located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 4,578 |
| Population Density | 267 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4298°, 138.6188° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.8 inches (2,459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.8 inches (58 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Kariwa
Kariwa is a small town in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 4,578. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kariwa vs Japan Average
Income: Kariwa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 146 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,831 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4298°N, 138.6188°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 119 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 20 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 41 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 53 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 46 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Myokosan (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 75 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 77 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 79 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 84 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 97 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 106 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 107 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 114 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 118 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 124 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
Kariwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.4") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Kariwa
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 柏崎市立西山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 柏崎市立 日吉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 柏崎市立 荒浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 刈羽村刈羽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 刈羽村刈羽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 柏崎市立 二田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 柏崎市小学校 中通小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立大積小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kariwa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kariwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashiwazaki City Museum | ||||
| Kimura Tea Ceremony Art Museum | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| TERADOMARI AQUARIUM | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| 信濃川大河津資料館 | ||||
| 兼続お船ミュージアム | ||||
| 出雲崎石油記念館 | ||||
| 同一庵藍民芸館 | ||||
| 天領出雲崎時代館 | ||||
| 寺泊民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 痴娯の家 | ||||
| 良寛の里美術館 | ||||
| 良寛記念館 | ||||
| 菊盛記念美術館 | ||||
| 越後長岡まちの駅古事記COM | ||||
| 道の駅良寛の里わしま 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 遺構展示館 | ||||
| 長岡戦災資料館 | ||||
| 黒船館 |
Libraries in Kariwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ソフィアセンター（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Kariwa
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kariwa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kariwa
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kariwa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kariwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kariwa
81 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sado Daira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kariwa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Sado Airport | SDS | Medium Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kariwa
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arahama Ekimae Post Office | |
| Arahama Post Office | |
| Echigo Hirota Post Office | |
| Kariwa Post Office | |
| Nishiyama Post Office | |
| Ozumi Post Office | |
| Raihai Post Office | |
| Shiiya Summary Post Office | |
| Sochi Post Office | |
| Takahama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kariwa
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光徳寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 十楽寺 | |
| 和田神社 | |
| 坂田神社 | |
| 大地主神社 | |
| 大坪神社 | |
| 姫宮神社 | |
| 新保神社 | |
| 東光寺 | |
| 枯木神社 | |
| 物部神社 | |
| 白山姫神社 | |
| 白山社 | |
| 白山神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kariwa
What is the population of Kariwa?
Kariwa has a population of 4,578 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kariwa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kariwa?
Kariwa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.8 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kariwa?
The job market in Kariwa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kariwa?
The median home value in Kariwa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.