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Murakami, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Murakami is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 58,300. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 58,300 |
| Population Density | 129 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2333°, 139.4833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.6 inches (2,098 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Murakami
Murakami is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 58,300. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Murakami vs Japan Average
Income: Murakami 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) | 1,866 |
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 | 23,320 |
Property Tax
Climate in Murakami
Murakami has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 453.4 sq mi (1,174.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2333°N, 139.4833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 28 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 99 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 46 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 115 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 79 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 120 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 140 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 146 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 84 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 87 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 87 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 88 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 96 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 108 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 122 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 130 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 139 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 143 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 151 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 160 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 160 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 163 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
Murakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.5") and May the driest (4.3").
Schools in Murakami
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村上市立朝日中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平林小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立三面小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立朝日みどり小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立平林中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立村上桜ヶ丘高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立村上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立村上南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立村上第一中 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立山辺里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市小学校 猿沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立小川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東進衛星予備校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立瀬波小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立村上高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立村上特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立村上中等教育学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 神納小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立神林中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立西神納小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立岩船小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立 岩船中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 明光義塾 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Murakami
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Murakami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| イヨボヤ会館 | ||||
| おしゃぎり会館 | ||||
| シンクトン記念公園 | ||||
| せきかわ歴史とみちの館 | ||||
| 和水蔵 | ||||
| 奥山荘歴史館 | ||||
| 昆虫の家 | ||||
| 村上歴史文化館 | ||||
| 胎内自然天文館 | ||||
| 若林家住宅 | ||||
| 香藝の郷美術館 |
Libraries in Murakami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 胎内市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒川公民館 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関川村公民館図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Murakami
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Murakami
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Murakami
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Murakami
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Murakami
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Murakami
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Murakami
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Murakami
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Murakami
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Murakami
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Murakami
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Murakami
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Murakami
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ariake Summary Post Office | |
| Asahi Post Office | |
| Echigo Sarusawa Post Office | |
| Iwafune Post Office | |
| Kamihayashi Post Office | |
| Miomote Post Office | |
| Murakami Komachi Post Office | |
| Murakami Kubotamachi Post Office | |
| Murakami Post Office | |
| Saberi Post Office | |
| Sekiguchi Post Office | |
| Senami Post Office | |
| Shionomachi Post Office | |
| Shioya Post Office | |
| Yoshiura Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Murakami
49 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊夜日子神社 | |
| 光徳寺 | |
| 光済寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 十輪寺 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 善沢寺 | |
| 善行寺 | |
| 善龍寺 | |
| 大儀寺 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 妙性寺 | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 子の宮神社 | |
| 安善寺 | |
| 安泰寺 | |
| 宝光寺 | |
| 専念寺 |
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What is the population of Murakami?
Murakami has a population of 58,300 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 453.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Murakami 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 Murakami?
Murakami has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Murakami?
The job market in Murakami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,866 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Murakami?
The median home value in Murakami is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.