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Niimi, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Niimi is a mid-size city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 30,583. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,583 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9833°, 133.4667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.2 inches (1,605 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Niimi
Niimi is a mid-size city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 30,583. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Niimi vs Japan Average
Income: Niimi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 979 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,233 |
Property Tax
Climate in Niimi
Niimi has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1590 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 306.3 sq mi (793.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9833°N, 133.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 134 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 79 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Niimi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Niimi
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立美郷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新見市立西方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上市小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新見市立高尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 学校法人天真学園 岡山県共生高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岡山県立新見高等学校 北校地 | - | - | - | - |
| 新見市立思誠小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岡山県立新見高等学校 南校地 | - | - | - | - |
| 新見市立新見第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立足見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立豊永小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立萬歳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立菅生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立草間台小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 健康の森学園養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立福本小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神代小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田治部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立油野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧明新小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新砥小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立思誠小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立塩城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立唐松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立哲多中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立井倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下熊谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Niimi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Niimi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haibara former samurai family house | ||||
| The Ori-i former samurai family house | ||||
| ベンガラ館 | ||||
| 勝山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 吹屋ふるさと村郷土館 | ||||
| 広兼邸 | ||||
| 広兼邸 | ||||
| 成羽歴史史料館 | ||||
| 成羽町美術館 | ||||
| 新庄村歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新見美術館 | ||||
| 日南町美術館 | ||||
| 旧吹屋小学校 | ||||
| 旧片山家住宅 | ||||
| 桃太郎資料館 | ||||
| 神石高原町立神石民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市吉備川上ふれあい漫画美術館 | ||||
| 高梁市商家資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市歴史美術館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 高梁市郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Niimi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniwa City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おおさ総合センター図書コーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| 新見市立哲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新見市立新見図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神石高原町シルトピアカレッジ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立成羽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高梁市立高梁中央図書館（2016年閉館） | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Niimi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （有）フルーツカントリー熊野 |
Hotels in Niimi
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Niimi
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Niimi
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Niimi
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Niimi
13 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Niimi
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Niimi
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Niimi
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Niimi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Niimi
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Niimi
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Niimi
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arato Post Office | |
| Chihara Summary Post Office | |
| Fukiya Post Office | |
| Hongo Post Office | |
| Ichioka Summary Post Office | |
| Ikura Post Office | |
| Ishiga Summary Post Office | |
| Karamatsu Post Office | |
| Kojiro Post Office | |
| Kusama Post Office | |
| Manzai Post Office | |
| Nakai Post Office | |
| Nimi Ashidachi Post Office | |
| Nimi Hommachi Post Office | |
| Nimi Kamiichi Post Office | |
| Nimi Kumatani Post Office | |
| Nimi Post Office | |
| Nishigata Summary Post Office | |
| Sakamoto Summary Post Office | |
| Shoden Post Office | |
| Sugo Post Office | |
| Tajibe Post Office | |
| Toyonaga Post Office | |
| Yagami Post Office | |
| 菅生郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Niimi
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 安養寺 | |
| 西光山 真福寺 | |
| 西来寺 | |
| 青龍寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Niimi
What is the population of Niimi?
Niimi has a population of 30,583 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Niimi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Niimi?
Niimi 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 76°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.2 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Niimi?
The job market in Niimi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 979 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Niimi?
The median home value in Niimi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.