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Niitsu-honchō, Japan

Niigata · Japan

Niitsu-honchō is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 65,910. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
65,910 Population 68/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
77.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,700 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population65,910
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density68/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,700
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units26,364

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain77.7 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population65,910
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates37.8002°, 139.1224°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNiigata
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation77.7 inches (1,974 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.4 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,700
Median Age50.4 years

About Niitsu-honchō

Niitsu-honchō is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 65,910. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 77.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Niitsu-honchō has a population of 65,910 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 968.1 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

65,910
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
968.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Niitsu-honchō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Niitsu-honchō is $28,700, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Income: Niitsu-honchō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,700
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare4
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Niitsu-honchō is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 26,364 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units26,364

Property Tax

Climate in Niitsu-honchō

Niitsu-honchō has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1855 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 178.6
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.2° / 6.2° 117.1
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10° 113.6
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 7.1° / 15.8° 101.3
May 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.1° 101.2
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 17.8° / 24.6° 106.7
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 28.5° 236.6
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 23.4° / 30.4° 167.4
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 19.4° / 26.4° 151.6
Oct 17°C / 63°F 13.3° / 20.7° 156.6
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 7.2° / 14.6° 197.2
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.8° 227.4
Niitsu-honchō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area968.1 sq mi (2,507.5 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates37.8002°N, 139.1224°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.7"
105% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.28"
Driest Month (May) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 144 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 66 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 98 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 110 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 134 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 118 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 107 km
Apr 11, 2011 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan M5.8 149 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 128 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 67 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 120 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 47 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 90 km
Apr 11, 2011 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 142 km
Mar 22, 2011 12 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 150 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 133 km
Feb 8, 2012 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan M5.4 99 km
Apr 1, 1995 8 km NE of Kameda-honch?, Japan M5.4 15 km
Dec 7, 1990 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.3 85 km
Dec 18, 1994 31 km S of Kitakata, Japan M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 236 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 158 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 229 km
2011 Roke Category 1 211 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 245 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 256 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 238 km
2004 Songda Category 1 299 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 281 km
2002 Higos Category 1 154 km
2001 Danas Category 1 193 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 241 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 82 km
1998 Stella Category 1 185 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 253 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 239 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 234 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 220 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 272 km
1990 Flo Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 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 85 122 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 66 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 118 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m 99 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 62 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake 726 136 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 19 73 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 50 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 112 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 104 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 88 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 96 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 56 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 86 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 95 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 99 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 103 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 106 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 114 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 116 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 117 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 120 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 122 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 135 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 135 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 137 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 9.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 6.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 8.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 10.3 in Wettest

Niitsu-honchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Niitsu-honchō

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新潟市立新津第一中学校
新潟市立新関小学校
新潟市立結小学校
新潟市立新津第二中学校
新潟市立荻川小学校
新潟市立新津第二中学校
新潟市立満日小学校
新潟県立新津高等学校
新潟市立新津第二小学校
新潟市立新津第三小学校
新潟市立新津第一小学校
Niitsu Technical Highschool
新潟市立金津小学校
新潟市立金津中学校
新潟県立新津南高等学校
新潟市立小合東小学校
新潟市立小合中学校
新潟市立小合小学校
新潟市立大鷲小学校
新潟市立新津第五中学校
新潟市立阿賀小学校
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Radio Stations near Niitsu-honchō

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nonstop Casiopea MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Niitsu-honchō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Former Sasagawa Residence
Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum
Ichishimatei
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum
Niigata Learning Center For Humans & The Environment
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Science Museum
Niigata Science Museum
Niitsu Art Museum
Niitu Petroleum Museum
Northern Culture Museum
Northern Culture Museum
NSG美術館
NSG美術館
Saito house
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Shirone Kite Museum
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三条市歴史民俗産業資料館
中野邸美術館
刀剣伝承館・天田昭次記念館
加茂市民俗資料館
加茂紙漉場
北方文化博物館
史跡古津八幡山 弥生の丘展示館
吉田東伍記念博物館
堀部安兵衛伝承館
安吾風の館
安吾風の館
安田民俗資料館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻郷土資料館
敦井美術館
敦井美術館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市北区郷土博物館
新潟市役所 教育・文化施設潟東樋口記念美術館
新潟市文化財センター
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟県埋蔵文化財センター
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新発田城
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部 医の博物館
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部 医の博物館
明和義人館
明和義人館
柳都美術館
柳都美術館
森林館
潟東歴史民俗資料館
燕市産業史料館
王紋酒造
田上町民俗資料館
白壁兵舎広報資料館
篠田桃紅 作品館
篠田桃紅 作品館
蕗谷虹児記念館
越後豪農の館 椿寿荘
郷土資料館
金枡酒造
関屋分水資料館
関屋分水資料館

Libraries in Niitsu-honchō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
イクネスしばた0.0
三条市立図書館0.0
五泉市立図書館0.0
五泉市立村松図書館0.0
加茂市立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
新津図書館0.0
新潟医療福祉大学 図書館0.0
新潟市 潟東図書館0.0
新潟市内野図書館0.0
新潟市立 亀田図書館0.0
新潟市立 亀田図書館0.0
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立豊栄図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県立図書館0.0
新発田市立図書館分館0.0
新発田市立歴史図書館0.0
月潟図書館0.0
燕図書館0.0
燕市立吉田図書館0.0
生涯学習センター0.0
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
白根図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
聖籠町立図書館0.0
阿賀野市図書館0.0
阿賀野市立笹神図書館0.0
黒埼図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Niitsu-honchō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とんとん市場
とんとん市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
本町下市場(下本町商店街)
本町下市場(下本町商店街)
本町市場
本町市場

Hotels in Niitsu-honchō

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ラブラビット

Restaurants in Niitsu-honchō

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AKIHA麺屋粋翔
VG
Yakiniku King
ガスト新津店
さんぽう亭新津店
だるまやらーめん
ラーチャン家 新津店
レストラン三宝 新津店
丸亀製麺新津店
八幡ラーメン
味の里味 新津店
和洋レストランさんとらっぷ
夢庵新津店
大将ラーメン
小嶋屋総本店
無尽蔵
飛鳥
麺食房わたなべ 新潟荻川店

Dentists in Niitsu-honchō

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matsumura-shika
清野歯科医院

Train Stations in Niitsu-honchō

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furutsu
Higashi-Niitsu
Niitsu
Ogikawa
Satsukino

Bus Stations in Niitsu-honchō

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

新潟交通観光バス 京ヶ瀬営業所

Gas Stations in Niitsu-honchō

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS 土田石油(株) ニューウィング新津SS
Idemitsu
Idemitsu
JOMO
JP #451987147
JP #5430707511
Tonen General

Banks in Niitsu-honchō

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kenshin Niitsu branch
加茂信用金庫 新津支店
大光銀行
大光銀行 新津支店
第四北越銀行
第四北越銀行新津南支店

Breweries in Niitsu-honchō

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
百川味噌株式会社
百川味噌株式会社

Stadiums & Teams in Niitsu-honchō

TeamLeagueDivision
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
北越ガスグラウンド
新潟市体育館
鳥屋野運動公園野球場

Ski Resorts Near Niitsu-honchō

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 $0
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Yokone 0.0 $0
Tainai Ski and Snowboard area 0.0 $0
Ninox Snow Park 0.0 $0
Mikawa Onsen 0.0 $0
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 $0
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 $0
Mishima Choei 0.0 $0
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 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
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 $0
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 $0

Airports Near Niitsu-honchō

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niigata AirportKIJLarge Airport
Sado AirportSDSMedium Airport
Tanaka AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Niitsu-honchō

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kanazu Post Office
Kitsu Summary Post Office
Koai Post Office
Koguchi Summary Post Office
Nakamura Post Office
Niitsu Ekimae Post Office
Niitsu Nakashinden Post Office
Niitsu Post Office
Niitsu Shimmachi Post Office
Niitsu Tai Post Office
Niitsu Takiya Post Office
Niitsu Yamaya Post Office
Shinseki Post Office
Somi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niitsu-honchō

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大神宮
太神宮
太神宮
子安院
日本基督教団 新津教会
旦飯野神社
深行寺
盛岩寺
神明宮
神明宮
福王寺
秋葉神社
秋葉神社本殿
観音寺
諏訪神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Niitsu-honchō

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 4
Restaurants 12
Supermarkets 8
Banks 3
Museums 3
Hotels 1
Parks 10
Places of Worship 23

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niitsu-honchō

What is the population of Niitsu-honchō?

Niitsu-honchō has a population of 65,910 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 968.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Niitsu-honchō 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 Niitsu-honchō?

Niitsu-honchō 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 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Niitsu-honchō?

The job market in Niitsu-honchō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area, including 12 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Niitsu-honchō?

The median home value in Niitsu-honchō is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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