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Nishimonai, Japan
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Nishimonai is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 13,825. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 13,825 |
| Population Density | 132 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1952°, 140.4051° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6 inches (1,666 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.6 inches (57 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Nishimonai
Nishimonai is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 13,825. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nishimonai vs Japan Average
Income: Nishimonai 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) | 442 |
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 | 5,530 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nishimonai
Nishimonai has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 104.9 sq mi (271.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1952°N, 140.4051°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 113 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 136 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 45 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 127 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 90 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 42 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 145 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 62 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 35 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 33 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 42 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 59 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 71 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 89 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 91 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 93 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 102 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 117 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 152 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 163 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 163 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 168 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 173 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
Nishimonai has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (3.6").
Schools in Nishimonai
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokote Municipal Omonogawa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Omonogawa Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 羽後町立西馬音内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 羽後町立羽後中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 羽後町立三輪小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 羽後町立高瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立羽後高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 羽後町立羽後明成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nishimonai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nishimonai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akinomiya Museum | ||||
| Akita Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Akita Prefectural Museum of Agricultural Science | ||||
| Craft Exhibition Hall | ||||
| former Ishida Rikichi | ||||
| former Matsuura | ||||
| former Murata drugstore | ||||
| Gosan-nen War Kanezawa Archives | ||||
| House of Mataroku | ||||
| House of Sanjurou | ||||
| House of Tanifuji | ||||
| House of Tasaburou | ||||
| Misato Museum of History and Folklore;Takeshi Sasaki Memorial Room | ||||
| Omonogawa Local Museum | ||||
| Yamanaka Kichisuke Store | ||||
| Yojiro Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yokote Masuda Manga Museum | ||||
| ほろわの里資料館 | ||||
| むかしがたり館 (羽後町民話伝承館) | ||||
| むかしがたり館 (羽後町民話伝承館) | ||||
| 佐藤養助 漆蔵資料館 | ||||
| 南外民俗資料交流館 | ||||
| 山下太郎記念館 | ||||
| 川連漆器伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 平鹿農村文化伝承館 | ||||
| 忠猫神社 | ||||
| 旧長谷山邸 | ||||
| 曲屋 | ||||
| 横手Embroidery美術館 | ||||
| 水の博物館 | ||||
| 羽後町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 ふる里館 | ||||
| 鎌鼬美術館 | ||||
| 雄勝郡会議事堂記念館 | ||||
| 雄物川民家苑木戸五郎兵衛村 | ||||
| 髙橋茶舗座敷蔵 |
Libraries in Nishimonai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Hiraka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Jumonji Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Masuda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Omonogawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 大雄図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横手市公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯沢市立湯沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽後町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雄勝図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nishimonai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 横手市十文字朝市 | |||||
| 横手水産物地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 浅舞朝市 |
Hotels in Nishimonai
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nishimonai
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nishimonai
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nishimonai
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nishimonai
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nishimonai
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nishimonai
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nishimonai
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nishimonai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK,ADAM | ||||
| sunao brewery | ||||
| 大塚味噌醸造所 | ||||
| 植田のこうじ屋 高橋麹店 | ||||
| 浅舞酒造 | ||||
| 舞鶴酒造 | ||||
| 金紋秋田酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Nishimonai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nishimonai
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nishimonai
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nishimonai
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Jinego Post Office | |
| Miwa Post Office | |
| Motonishi Post Office | |
| Mutsuai Summary Post Office | |
| Niinari Summary Post Office | |
| Nishimonai Post Office | |
| Omonogawa Osawa Post Office | |
| Satomi Post Office | |
| Sendo Post Office | |
| Sumiyoshi Summary Post Office | |
| Tashiro Post Office | |
| Tomai Post Office | |
| Ugo Shimmachi Post Office | |
| Ugo Ueda Post Office | |
| 川原田簡易郵便局 | |
| 杉宮簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Nishimonai
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| アクティブ 湯沢 | ||
| なごみ横手 | ||
| 老健おおもり |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishimonai
63 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三上神社 | |
| 三輪山 久昌寺 | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 元稲田神社(あぐりこ神社) | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 南形稲荷神社 | |
| 古四王神社 | |
| 土館三吉神社 | |
| 城神山稲荷神社 | |
| 多高山正一位稲荷神社 | |
| 天理教 羽後町分教会 | |
| 太平山煙岡神社 | |
| 太平山煙岡神社社務所 | |
| 妙光寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nishimonai
What is the population of Nishimonai?
Nishimonai has a population of 13,825 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nishimonai 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 Nishimonai?
Nishimonai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nishimonai?
The job market in Nishimonai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nishimonai?
The median home value in Nishimonai is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.