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Ninohe, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Ninohe is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 25,513. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 25,513 |
| Population Density | 157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2908°, 141.3133° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Ninohe
Ninohe is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 25,513. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ninohe vs Japan Average
Income: Ninohe vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,205 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ninohe
Ninohe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 162.3 sq mi (420.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2908°N, 141.3133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 145 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 131 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 128 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 133 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 107 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 103 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 95 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 142 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 90 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 85 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 44 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 54 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 55 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 56 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 60 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 73 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 95 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 111 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 140 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 155 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 169 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 171 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Ninohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Ninohe
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岩手県立福岡高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岩手県立福岡工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ninohe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ninohe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| キリストの里伝承館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市水産科学館マリエント | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御所野縄文博物館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 |
Libraries in Ninohe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽米町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ninohe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 |
Restaurants in Ninohe
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ninohe
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ninohe
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ninohe
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ninohe
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ninohe
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ninohe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ninohe
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ninohe
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ninohe
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuoka Nagamine Post Office | |
| Kintaichi Post Office | |
| Ninohe Ekimae Post Office | |
| Ninohe Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ninohe
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 創価学会 | |
| 大作神社 | |
| 稲荷社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ninohe
What is the population of Ninohe?
Ninohe has a population of 25,513 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 162.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ninohe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Ninohe?
Ninohe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ninohe?
The job market in Ninohe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 816 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ninohe?
The median home value in Ninohe is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.