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Nishiawakura, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Nishiawakura is a small town in Okayama, Japan with a population of 1,437. Elevation: 1,867 ft (569 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Nishiawakura
Nishiawakura is a village located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.As of 1 February 2023, the village had an estimated population of 1,361 in 593 households and a population density of 29 persons per km². The total area of the village is 57.97 square kilometres (22.38 sq mi).
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A+Climate
| Population | 1,437 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1794°, 134.3504° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.4 inches (1,863 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Nishiawakura
Nishiawakura is a small town in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 1,437. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nishiawakura vs Japan Average
Income: Nishiawakura vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 46 |
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 | 575 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1794°N, 134.3504°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 83 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 103 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 148 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 93 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Nishiawakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (3.5").
Schools in Nishiawakura
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立千種北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美作市立東粟倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美作市立大原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美作市立大原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西粟倉村立西粟倉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西粟倉村立西粟倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立千種高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立千種中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ちくさ杉の子こども園 | — | — | — | — |
| 宍粟市立千種小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 美作市スポーツ医療看護専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nishiawakura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nishiawakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| biotope | ||||
| Kinodendo | ||||
| Nagi Vicarya Museum | ||||
| Saji Observatory | ||||
| きのこの森 | ||||
| たくみの館 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| 三百田氏住宅 | ||||
| 佐用町立平福郷土館 | ||||
| 兵庫県昆虫館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立大学西はりま天文台 | ||||
| 兵庫県立西はりま天文台公園 | ||||
| 勝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 山崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旧中国銀行林野支店 | ||||
| 旧塩屋出店 | ||||
| 昭和館 | ||||
| 林業技術工芸実習館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 植樹の森 | ||||
| 樹木園 | ||||
| 武蔵資料館 | ||||
| 母屋 | ||||
| 河原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 流しびなの館 | ||||
| 無動山永福寺の山門 | ||||
| 現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館 | ||||
| 生産の森 | ||||
| 石谷家住宅 | ||||
| 苗木養成等実習室 | ||||
| 若桜民工芸館 | ||||
| 若桜町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 若桜郷土文化の里 | ||||
| 西河克己映画記念館 | ||||
| 鳥取県立氷ノ山自然ふれあい館響の森 |
Libraries in Nishiawakura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐治町文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐用町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八頭町立郡家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宍粟市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立ちえの森ちづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立智頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立勝北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立作東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立英田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若桜町立わかさ生涯学習情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nishiawakura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansaimura |
Hotels in Nishiawakura
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nishiawakura
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nishiawakura
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Nishiawakura
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Nishiawakura
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nishiawakura
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nishiawakura
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nishiawakura
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nishiawakura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nishiawakura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nishiawakura
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nishiawakura
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nishiawakura
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chikusa Post Office | |
| Higashiawakura Post Office | |
| Ishii Post Office | |
| Kageishi Post Office | |
| Ohara Post Office | |
| Sanomo Post Office | |
| Takanosu Post Office | |
| Ushiroyama Summary Post Office | |
| 西河内簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishiawakura
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社 | |
| 千草大森神社 | |
| 天理教播種分教会 | |
| 延命山 地蔵院 道仙寺 | |
| 正福寺 | |
| 河呂大森神社 | |
| 白應山 宝妙寺 | |
| 西蓮寺 | |
| 讚甘神社 | |
| 長永寺 | |
| 青野神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nishiawakura
What is the population of Nishiawakura?
Nishiawakura has a population of 1,437 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 92.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nishiawakura 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 Nishiawakura?
Nishiawakura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nishiawakura?
The job market in Nishiawakura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nishiawakura?
The median home value in Nishiawakura is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.