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Minamiuonuma, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Minamiuonuma is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 55,354. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 55,354 |
| Population Density | 208 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0826°, 138.8741° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.3 inches (1,937 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.6 inches (70 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Minamiuonuma
Minamiuonuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 55,354. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamiuonuma vs Japan Average
Income: Minamiuonuma 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) | 1,771 |
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 | 22,142 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamiuonuma
Minamiuonuma has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1948 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 266.0 sq mi (688.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0826°N, 138.8741°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 149 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 148 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 65 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 85 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 70 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 83 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 39 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 60 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 65 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 65 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 67 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 71 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 73 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 77 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 82 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 83 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 97 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in |
Minamiuonuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (4.2").
Colleges & Universities in Minamiuonuma
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 北里大学保健衛生専門学院 | College | — | — |
| 国際大学 | University | — | — |
| 国際大学 | University | — | — |
Schools in Minamiuonuma
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南魚沼市立八海中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立おおまき小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamiuonuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamiuonuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 保存民家 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 奥利根民俗集古館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 池田記念美術館 | ||||
| 津南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津南町農と縄文の体験実習館 なじょもん | ||||
| 湯沢町歴史民俗資料館「雪国館」 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 鈴木牧之記念館 | ||||
| 雲越家住宅資料館 |
Libraries in Minamiuonuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩沢図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamiuonuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Minamiuonuma
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minamiuonuma
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minamiuonuma
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamiuonuma
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamiuonuma
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Minamiuonuma
98 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura 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 | — | — | — |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minamiuonuma
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamiuonuma
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Itsukamachi Post Office | |
| Shitoka Summary Post Office | |
| Uonuma Futsukamachi Summary Post Office | |
| 城内郵便局 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Minamiuonuma
What is the population of Minamiuonuma?
Minamiuonuma has a population of 55,354 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 266.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamiuonuma 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 Minamiuonuma?
Minamiuonuma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches, with 27.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minamiuonuma?
The job market in Minamiuonuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,771 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamiuonuma?
The median home value in Minamiuonuma is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.