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Nikaho, Japan
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Nikaho is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 23,435. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 23,435 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2708°, 139.9395° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,770 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Nikaho
Nikaho is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 23,435. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nikaho vs Japan Average
Income: Nikaho vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 750 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,374 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nikaho
Nikaho has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 371.4 sq mi (962.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2708°N, 139.9395°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 86 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 100 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 70 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 25 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 43 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 20 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 21 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 78 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 81 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 91 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 92 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 104 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 109 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 112 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 133 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 157 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 160 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 173 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 174 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 183 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Nikaho has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and May the driest (3.9").
Schools in Nikaho
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikaho High School | — | — | — | — |
| にかほ市立金浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| にかほ市立金浦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kisakata Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 平沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nikaho
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nikaho
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Ferrite & Science Museum | ||||
| Honjo Museum | ||||
| Iwaki Local History Museum | ||||
| TDK 歴史みらい館 | ||||
| にかほ市 象潟郷土資料館 | ||||
| ゆりの里郷土資料館 | ||||
| 修身館 | ||||
| 出羽伝承館（大内公民館図書室） | ||||
| 大内歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 展示室 | ||||
| 本丸の館 | ||||
| 東光館 | ||||
| 猛禽類保護センター 鳥海イヌワシみらい館 | ||||
| 白瀬南極探検隊記念館 | ||||
| 遊佐町歴史民俗学習館（旧菅里小学校） | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 | ||||
| 郷土資料室 |
Libraries in Nikaho
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 書庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 由利本荘市由利図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 由利本荘市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nikaho
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加藤食品 | |||||
| 本荘総合地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 本荘駅前市場 |
Hotels in Nikaho
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nikaho
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nikaho
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nikaho
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nikaho
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nikaho
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nikaho
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nikaho
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nikaho
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nikaho
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nikaho
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nikaho
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nikaho
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nikaho
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Araigama Summary Post Office | |
| Kisakata Post Office | |
| Koide Post Office | |
| Konoura Post Office | |
| Kotaki Post Office | |
| Magoshichiyama Summary Post Office | |
| Nikaho Post Office | |
| Otake Summary Post Office | |
| Yuriinnai Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nikaho
57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kinbō Shrine | |
| 三嶽神社 | |
| 不動社 | |
| 仁賀保神社 | |
| 光岸寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八島神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 出世稲荷神社 | |
| 出雲神社 | |
| 古四王神社 | |
| 古峰神社碑 | |
| 古峰神社碑 | |
| 古峰神社碑 | |
| 和多津見神社 | |
| 塩竈神社 | |
| 大宰府天満宮 | |
| 大山祇神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nikaho
What is the population of Nikaho?
Nikaho has a population of 23,435 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 371.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nikaho expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Nikaho?
Nikaho has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nikaho?
The job market in Nikaho is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 750 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nikaho?
The median home value in Nikaho is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.