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Nishishinminato, Japan
Toyama · Japan
Nishishinminato is a mid-size city in Toyama, Japan with a population of 35,994. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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| Population | 35,994 |
| Population Density | 303 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7796°, 137.0758° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Toyama |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.5 inches (2,120 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,000 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Nishishinminato
Nishishinminato is a mid-size city in Japan (Toyama) with a population of 35,994. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nishishinminato vs Japan Average
Income: Nishishinminato vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,000 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
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 | 14,398 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nishishinminato
Nishishinminato 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 2356 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 118.8 sq mi (307.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7796°N, 137.0758°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 81 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 96 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 87 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 76 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 35 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 149 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 102 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 121 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 51 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 75 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 77 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 86 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 87 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 93 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 105 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 131 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 135 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 162 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.3 in |
Nishishinminato has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (5.0").
Schools in Nishishinminato
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立牧野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新湊南部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立塚原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八幡保育園 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新湊西部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中伏木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 射水市立新湊中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立新湊高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立伏木高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中伏木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立牧野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新湊西部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新湊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立放生津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立古府小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立作道小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立伏木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立伏木中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nishishinminato
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Nishishinminato
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himi City Shiokaze Gallery | ||||
| Itai-itai Disease Museum | ||||
| Itai-itai Disease Museum | ||||
| Large-easy Temple collection | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama | ||||
| Suiboku Museum, Toyama | ||||
| Suiboku Museum, Toyama | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| Toyama Science Museum | ||||
| チューリップ四季彩館 | ||||
| となみ散居村ミュージアム | ||||
| ミュゼふくおかカメラ館 | ||||
| 七尾城史資料館 | ||||
| 二上山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 二上山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 井波美術館 | ||||
| 八尾おわら資料館 | ||||
| 八尾美術保存展示館 | ||||
| 千光寺宝物館 | ||||
| 南砺市井波彫刻総合会館 | ||||
| 南砺市棟方志功記念館愛染苑 | ||||
| 南砺市福野文化創造センターヘリオス | ||||
| 南砺市立井波歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南砺市立福光美術館 | ||||
| 土蔵造りのまち資料館 | ||||
| 坂のまち美術館 | ||||
| 大境ビジターセンター（漁業生活資料館） | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 大谷和子こども美術館 | ||||
| 大谷芸術交流館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山市ガラス美術館 | ||||
| 富山市八尾曳山展示館（越中八尾観光会館） | ||||
| 富山市北代縄文館 | ||||
| 富山市北代縄文館 | ||||
| 富山市売薬資料館 | ||||
| 富山市売薬資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館 | ||||
| 富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県交通公園交通安全博物館 | ||||
| 富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館 | ||||
| 富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館 | ||||
| 富山県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 富山県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県教育記念館 | ||||
| 富山県立高岡工芸高等学校付属青井記念館美術館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山県美術館 | ||||
| 富山県自然博物園「ねいの里」 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」 | ||||
| 射水市大島絵本館 | ||||
| 射水市新湊博物館 | ||||
| 射水市陶房「匠の里」 | ||||
| 小矢部ふるさと博物館 | ||||
| 庄川水資料館 | ||||
| 懐古館 | ||||
| 本法寺博物館 | ||||
| 松村外次郎記念庄川美術館 | ||||
| 桂樹舍和紙文庫 | ||||
| 森林科学館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 楽翠亭美術館 | ||||
| 氷見市立博物館 | ||||
| 池波正太郎ふれあい館 | ||||
| 源 ますのすしミュージアム | ||||
| 源 ますのすしミュージアム | ||||
| 石動山資料館 | ||||
| 砺波市美術館 | ||||
| 砺波郷土資料館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 立山町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 篁牛人記念美術館 | ||||
| 能登国分寺展示館 | ||||
| 高岡市万葉歴史館 | ||||
| 高岡市福岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高岡市立博物館 | ||||
| 高岡市美術館 | ||||
| 高岡市鋳物史料館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 | ||||
| 高志の国文学館 |
Libraries in Nishishinminato
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)眉丈文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま市民交流館図書サービスコーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| とやま駅南図書館「ぶらり」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立鳥屋図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中能登町立鹿西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立井口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立井波図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立福光図書館跡 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立福野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山国際大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立八尾図書館ほんの森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館八尾東町分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館八尾福島分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館呉羽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館四方分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館堀川南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館大広田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館奥田北分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館山室分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館岩瀬分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館新庄分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館月岡分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館本館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館東部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館水橋分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館藤ノ木分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館蜷川分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立図書館豊田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立大山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立大沢野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立婦中図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山市立山田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 射水市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 射水市立正力図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小矢部市立小矢部市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小矢部市立小矢部市民図書館おとぎの館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新湊市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新湊市図書館東部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 氷見市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 砺波市立庄川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 砺波市立砺波図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 立山町立立山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舟橋村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高岡市立中田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高岡市立伏木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高岡市立戸出図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nishishinminato
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ＪＡなのはな | |||||
| ＪＡなのはな | |||||
| おらっちゃの店 | |||||
| とやま市漁協 | |||||
| とやま市漁協 | |||||
| 農産物直売店 |
Hotels in Nishishinminato
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nishishinminato
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nishishinminato
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nishishinminato
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nishishinminato
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nishishinminato
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nishishinminato
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nishishinminato
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nishishinminato
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 富山市民球場アルペンスタジアム | ||
| 富山競輪場 | ||
| 総合運動公園陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Nishishinminato
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nishishinminato
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nishishinminato
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fushiki Kofu Post Office | |
| Fushiki Post Office | |
| Fushiki Yada Summary Post Office | |
| Imizu Shimminato Post Office | |
| Nakasone Summary Post Office | |
| Shimminato Shoseimachi Post Office | |
| Shimminato Tatemachi Post Office | |
| Takaoka Yoshihisa Summary Post Office | |
| Teratsukahara Summary Post Office | |
| Tsukahara Post Office | |
| Tsukurimichi Post Office | |
| 新湊古新町郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Nishishinminato
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| さくらまちハートケアクリニック | ||
| たかはた整形外科クリニック | ||
| 川上内科 | ||
| 舟木内科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishishinminato
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shokoji | |
| 伏木神社 | |
| 佛舎利塔 | |
| 佛舎利山佛石寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 光西寺 | |
| 入報寺 | |
| 八幡社 | |
| 国分寺 | |
| 念佛寺 | |
| 放生津八幡宮 | |
| 教学院 | |
| 気多神社 | |
| 浄光寺 | |
| 浄徳寺 | |
| 浄蓮寺 | |
| 熱実山神社 | |
| 義経社 | |
| 西福寺 | |
| 諏訪社 |
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What is the population of Nishishinminato?
Nishishinminato has a population of 35,994 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 118.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nishishinminato expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,000, 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 Nishishinminato?
Nishishinminato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.
How is the job market in Nishishinminato?
The job market in Nishishinminato is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,152 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nishishinminato?
The median home value in Nishishinminato is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.