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Nishihara, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Nishihara is a mid-size city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 34,984. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
34,984 Population 941/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Nishihara

Nishihara

Nishihara is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. In the Okinawan language, nishi means "north", as Nishihara was north of the historical Ryukyuan capital of Shuri.

People

Population34,984
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density941/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units13,994

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population34,984
Population Density941 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates26.2535°, 127.7435°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation82.9 inches (2,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Nishihara

Nishihara is a mid-size city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 34,984. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nishihara has a population of 34,984 with a density of 941 people per square mile, spread across 37.2 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

34,984
Total Population
941
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
37.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nishihara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nishihara is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,119 business establishments.

Income: Nishihara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nishihara 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 13,994 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, 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 Units13,994

Property Tax

Climate in Nishihara

Nishihara has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2131 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 14.3° / 19.6° 123.2
Feb 16.4°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.2° 156.9
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 15.9° / 21.6° 196.3
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 18.8° / 24.4° 145.7
May 24.2°C / 76°F 21.6° / 26.9° 233.5
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.6° / 29.7° 227.8
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 26.6° / 31.9° 173.0
Aug 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 205.3
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.1° 291.1
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 22° / 27.4° 174.1
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 19° / 24.5° 109.0
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 15.8° / 21.3° 95.1
Nishihara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Japan avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²)
Population Density941/sq mi
Coordinates26.2535°N, 127.7435°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 77 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 136 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 118 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 105 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 147 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 78 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 147 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 42 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 150 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 149 km
Mar 17, 2022 146 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.7 150 km
Apr 13, 2022 145 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 148 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 138 km
Feb 21, 2022 143 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 147 km
Jun 3, 2022 140 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 144 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 118 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 77 km
May 5, 2011 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 67 km
Apr 9, 1997 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 79 km
Jun 19, 2022 126 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 296 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 89 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 144 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 229 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 125 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 192 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 254 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 225 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 248 km
2018 Maria Category 3 252 km
2018 Trami Category 2 38 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 94 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 145 km
2017 Talim Category 3 245 km
2017 Saola Category 1 115 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 114 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 254 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 172 km
2015 Goni Category 4 133 km
2015 Noul Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m - 25 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 7.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Driest

Nishihara has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Nishihara

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Naha City Ishimine Junior High School - - - -
沖縄県立 森川特別支援学校 - - - -
宜野湾市立 嘉数中学校 - - - -
Okinawa Catholic School - - - -
宜野湾市立 嘉数小学校 - - - -
Maeda Elementary School - - - -
Shuri-higasi High School - - - -
市立石嶺小学校 - - - -
Johoku Junior High School - - - -
県立鏡が丘特別支援学校 - - - -
Urasoe City Uranishi Junior High School - - - -
Ginowan City Kakazu Elementary School - - - -
西原町立坂田小学校 - - - -
Okinawa Prefectural Nishihara High School - - - -
Private Okinawa Catholic middle school - - - -
Okinawa Prefectural Morikawa Special Support School - - - -
Private Okinawa Catholic High School - - - -
Private Okinawa Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Naha City Ishimine Elementary School - - - -
Okinawa Prefecture Syuri East High School - - - -
Ginowan City Kakazu Junior High School - - - -
Urasoe City Naeda Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nishihara

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) enka, japan MP3 96 kbps
FM那覇 (FM Naha) - UNKNOWN

Museums in Nishihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLISSTIA
Chatan Museum
Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum)
Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum)
Ginowan City Museum
Ginowan City Museum
Ginoza Okinawa State Museum
Gushichan History and Fork Museum
Haebaru Town Museum
Haebaru Town Museum
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Kinjo Tetsuo Museum
Kinjo Tetsuo Museum
Moromi Folk Crafts Museum
Naha Hārī Museum
Naha Hārī Museum
Naha Traditional Craft Center
Naha Traditional Craft Center
Nakamurake Residence
Nanjo Art Museum
Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET
Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura
Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu)
Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu)
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa World
Onna Village museum
Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum
Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum
Ryukyu-mura
Sakima Art Museum
Shuri castle park
Shuri castle park
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsushimamaru Memorial museum
Tsushimamaru Memorial museum
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Urasoe city museum
Urasoe city museum
Uruma City Ishikawa museum
Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum
Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum
Yuntanza Museum
うるま市立海の文化資料館
エイサー会館
バーチャルミュージアム
与那原大綱引資料館
与那原大綱引資料館
埋蔵文化財センター
埋蔵文化財センター
展示広場
展示広場
昭和博物館~私はレトロ~
昭和博物館~私はレトロ~
東風平歴史民俗資料館
東風平歴史民俗資料館
歴史民俗資料展示室
歴史民俗資料展示室
沖縄地区税関広報展示室
沖縄地区税関広報展示室
沖縄市立郷土博物館
浦添市 歴史にふれる館
浦添市 歴史にふれる館
王国歴史博物館
糸満海人工房資料館
糸満海人工房資料館
西原劇場
西原劇場
風樹館
風樹館

Libraries in Nishihara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ayakari no mori Library0.0
Camp Courtney Library0.0
Chatan Town Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginoza village culture center library0.0
Haebaru Town Library0.0
Haebaru Town Library0.0
Itoman City Central Library0.0
Kadena Town Library0.0
Kin Town Library0.0
Library & Education Center0.0
Library(Kadena base)0.0
Naha City Central Library0.0
Naha City Hantagawa Library0.0
Naha City Hantagawa Library0.0
Naha City Ishimine Library0.0
Naha City Ishimine Library0.0
Naha City Oroku South Library0.0
Naha City Oroku South Library0.0
Naha City Shuri Library0.0
Naha City Shuri Library0.0
Naha City Wakasa Public Library0.0
Nanjo City Library Sashiki Branch0.0
Nanjo City Library Tamagusuku branch0.0
Nanjyo City Chinen Library0.0
Nanjyo City Library Osato branch0.0
Nanjyo City Library Osato branch0.0
Nishihara Town Library0.0
Nishihara Town Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa City Library0.0
Okinawa International University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural Archives0.0
Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library0.0
Okinawa Prefecture Library0.0
Okinawa Prefecture Library0.0
Okinawa University Library0.0
Okinawa University Library0.0
Okinawa Women's Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa Women's Junior College Library0.0
Ryukyu University Library0.0
Tomigusuku City Central Library0.0
Tomigusuku City Central Library0.0
Urasoe City Library0.0
Urasoe City Library0.0
Uruma City Central Library0.0
Uruma City Ishikawa Library0.0
Uruma City Katsuren Library0.0
Yonabaru Town Library0.0
八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター0.0
八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター0.0
宜野湾市民図書館0.0
恩納村文化情報センター0.0
読谷村立図書館0.0
那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館0.0
那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nishihara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
First Makishi public market
Happy More Market
Ishikawa no Eki
JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba
JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場
NOREN PLAZA
Onna No Eki
Sakaemachi Market
Sakaemachi Market
Sakaemachi Market
Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi)
Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market
ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場
ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場
ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場
ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場
糸満市場いとま~る
西原さわふじマルシェ

Restaurants in Nishihara

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enya
Hanamarūdon
Italian Tomato Café Jr.
Jolly-Pasta
Joyfull
KushiKatsu Tanaka
Ootoya
Soba-ya Yamagusuku
SORA
Turkey Lokanta Kelebek
Yayoiken
かつ丼のかつさと
しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜
ステーキハウス 88Jr.
だるま食堂
つきしろそば
なび家
ハクソーリッジタコス&バーガー
ヒトナベ
やっぱりステーキ
らぁめん花月嵐
和風亭
満福
焼肉牛角
魚萬

Cafes in Nishihara

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doutor Coffee Shop Ryukyu University Medical School Hospital Hospital Store
SANSE coffee&wine
Starbucks
TERMINAL

Monuments in Nishihara

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

おもろの碑

Castles in Nishihara

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

我如古グスク
棚原グスク

Clinics in Nishihara

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays Medical Mall
Hikari Clinic

Dentists in Nishihara

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

サザン歯科まえだ
てだこ浦西歯科クリニック
とみしま歯科クリニック
広栄歯科

Veterinaries in Nishihara

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

てだこペットクリニック

Train Stations in Nishihara

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ishimine
Kyozuka
Tedako-Uranishi
Urasoe-Maeda

Gas Stations in Nishihara

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollostation
Carenex Sakata Service Station
ENEOS
JP #6906607343
Okinawa Idemitsu Self-Car pit Ishimine SS
三菱商事エネルギー

Banks in Nishihara

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aeon Bank
Bank of the Ryukyus
JA Okinawa
JA OKINAWA
Okinawa Bank Ganeko branch
Okinawa Bank Ishimine Branch
Okinawa Bank Sakata branch
Okinawa Kaiho Bank Tedako branch
Ryukyu Bank
Ryukyu Bank Ishimine branch
ろうきん

Shopping Malls in Nishihara

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays Court

Gyms in Nishihara

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

REFIT

Golf Courses in Nishihara

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

パブリックゴルフうらそえ

Breweries in Nishihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NOMU Brewery
チャタンハーバー
桜坂ブルワリー
桜坂ブルワリー
浮島ブルーイング
浮島ブルーイング

Stadiums & Teams in Nishihara

TeamLeagueDivision
Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha
Onoyama Athletic stadium

Airports Near Nishihara

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Naha International AirportOKALarge Airport
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station-Medium Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Aguni AirportAGJSmall Airport
Iejima Auxiliary Air Base-Small Airport
Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield-Small Airport
Izena Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kerama AirportKJPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nishihara

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maehara Post Office
Nishihara Sakata Post Office
Shuri-kita Post Office
Simple Post Office in the University of the Ryukyus Hospital
Urasoe Maeda Post Office
Urasoe Nishihara Post Office
ヤマト運輸

Treatment Centers in Nishihara

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Higa Ophthalmic Hospital
Hikari Clinic
JINON Orthopaedic Clinic
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
Reha GRIT
Takamiyagi Derma Clinic
Torihori yōjō Clinic
WAN STYLE CLUB
あらかき内科クリニック
けいわクリニック
デイサービスつばさ
琉球大学保健管理センター

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishihara

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
イビ (古棚原之嶽)
シマトイモー
トゥン
ふーとやー
ベッテルハイムホール
ルア教会
上ヌ御嶽(イーヌウタキ)
古棚原之殿
村火ぬ神
高台山源空寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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 Nishihara

What is the population of Nishihara?

Nishihara has a population of 34,984 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 941 people per square mile, spread across 37.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nishihara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% 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 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Nishihara?

Nishihara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.

How is the job market in Nishihara?

Nishihara has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nishihara?

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

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