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Nishiwaki, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Nishiwaki is a mid-size city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 38,673. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 132.44 square kilometres (51.14 sq mi). The city calls itself "The Navel of Japan ." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation
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| Population | 38,673 |
| Population Density | 756 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9842°, 134.9741° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki is a mid-size city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 38,673. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nishiwaki vs Japan Average
Income: Nishiwaki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,238 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,469 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9842°N, 134.9741°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 69 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 45 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Nishiwaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Nishiwaki
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立双葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立日野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立楠丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立比延小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立芳田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西脇東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立八千代中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立八千代南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西脇北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西脇市立重春小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西脇市立西脇南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 兵庫県立西脇高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nishiwaki Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 西脇市立西脇小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立西脇工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nishiwaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nishiwaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mirror Exhibition Hall, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology Kasai Branch | ||||
| Aoyama History Museum | ||||
| Buke-yashiki Samurai House Anma's Histrical Museum | ||||
| Histrical Artifacts Museum | ||||
| Ichijō-ji Treasure Hall | ||||
| Japan Toy Museum | ||||
| Kanzaki Country Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Ono City Museum | ||||
| Sasayama Castle Oshoin | ||||
| Sora Kasai : Kasai City Community Revitalization Base Facility | ||||
| あかりの鹿児資料館 | ||||
| あかりの鹿児資料館 | ||||
| 三木市埋蔵文化財展示室 | ||||
| 三木市立堀光美術館 | ||||
| 三木市立金物資料館 | ||||
| 丹波市立植野記念美術館 | ||||
| 丹波杜氏酒造記念館 | ||||
| 丹波立杭焼伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 丹波篠山デカンショ館 | ||||
| 人と自然の博物館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館東館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立人と自然の博物館 | ||||
| 兵庫県陶芸美術館 | ||||
| 加古川流域滝野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 史跡・生野銀山と生野鉱物館 | ||||
| 多可町立杉原紙研究所 | ||||
| 大手門美術館 | ||||
| 御徒士町武家屋敷群 | ||||
| 播州織工房館 | ||||
| 旧九鬼家住宅資料館 | ||||
| 春日歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松風ギャラリー | ||||
| 柏原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柏原藩陣屋跡 | ||||
| 柳田國男・松岡家顕彰会記念館 | ||||
| 水の館 | ||||
| 水分かれ資料館 | ||||
| 生野資料館 | ||||
| 稲美町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 総合文化センター | ||||
| 西脇市岡之山美術館 | ||||
| 西脇市立鍛冶屋線市原駅記念館 | ||||
| 西脇市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 西脇経緯度地球科学館 | ||||
| 銀の馬車道交流館 | ||||
| 鍛冶屋線記念館 | ||||
| 青野ダム記念館 | ||||
| 香寺民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高砂通運旧本店 高砂町歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Nishiwaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library Takino Buranch | 0.0 | |||||
| Himeji City, Koudera a branch library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hokushin library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasai City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katō City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| いちかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三木市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三木市立吉川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三田市立図書館ウッディ分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹波市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹波市立山南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹波市立春日図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹波市立柏原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加古川ウェルネスパーク図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加古川ウェルネスパーク図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加古川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加古川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書コミュニティ公園 桜空 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多可町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館香寺分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東条町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲美町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 篠山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西脇市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高砂市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nishiwaki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ファームサーカス・マーケット | |||||
| 兵庫県西部合同植木セリ市場 | |||||
| 自由空間 |
Hotels in Nishiwaki
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nishiwaki
79 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nishiwaki
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nishiwaki
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nishiwaki
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nishiwaki
19 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nishiwaki
12 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nishiwaki
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nishiwaki
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nishiwaki
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nishiwaki
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nishiwaki
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nishiwaki
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nishiwaki
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nishiwaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Pub Blanca/加古川麦酒製造所 | ||||
| Brew Pub Blanca/加古川麦酒製造所 | ||||
| キリンビール 神戸工場 |
Stadiums & Teams in Nishiwaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nishiwaki
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 Nishiwaki
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nishiwaki
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hie Post Office | |
| Hinominami Summary Post Office | |
| Kurodasho Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Ayama Summary Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Higashihommachi Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Hino Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Nakahommachi Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Nomura Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Sakamoto Summary Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Toyokawa Post Office | |
| Nishiwaki Tsuma Summary Post Office | |
| Sumiyoshi Summary Post Office | |
| 明楽寺郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Nishiwaki
68 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hiramatsu Eye Clinic | ||
| Iwasawa Clinic | ||
| Kimura Eye Clinic | ||
| Matsuno Eye Clinic | ||
| あおきクリニック | ||
| あだちこども診療所 | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| きたうらクリニック | ||
| クリニックたまえ | ||
| こもれび心療クリニック | ||
| さかい眼科 | ||
| サカネクリニック | ||
| さくらぎ小児科 | ||
| ササモト医院 | ||
| さわたり循環器科内科 | ||
| ちくご・ひらまつ産婦人科医院 | ||
| つくだ整形外科 | ||
| つむぎ整骨院 | ||
| つむら循環器内科クリニック | ||
| はり内科クリニック | ||
| はるか訪問看護ステーション | ||
| ふせ耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| まつだ耳鼻科 | ||
| よしだ耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| 三木内科クリニック | ||
| 三郎記念クリニック | ||
| 中山小児科 | ||
| 中田医院 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 住吉医院 | ||
| 八木医院 | ||
| 前田眼科 | ||
| 原田外科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 友田神経内科 | ||
| 大森整形外科医院 | ||
| 大西医院 | ||
| 大谷医院 | ||
| 天野内科クリニック | ||
| 小田整形外科医院 | ||
| 小野耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 尾上整形外科 | ||
| 山本可菜子 皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 山本整形外科 | ||
| 川井整形外科 | ||
| 川森医院 | ||
| 川西内科医院 | ||
| 平成泌尿器科クリニック | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 枝川内科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 森内科医院 | ||
| 永田泌尿器科 | ||
| 泉外科医院 | ||
| 渡辺眼科 | ||
| 田中泌尿器科医院 | ||
| 眼科多木医院 | ||
| 矢野内科医院 | ||
| 矢野産婦人科 | ||
| 秋山内科医院 | ||
| 秦耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 織田医院 | ||
| 金村胃腸科外科 | ||
| 関島産婦人科医院 | ||
| 阪本医院 | ||
| 飯尾内科医院 | ||
| 高嶋内科 | ||
| 魚川医院 | ||
| 鹿岳胃腸科・内科 | ||
| 黒石整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishiwaki
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動院 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 和布毘沙門天王 | |
| 大年神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 川下神社 | |
| 川下神社 | |
| 戎神社 | |
| 播州西脇成田山 | |
| 新宮神社 | |
| 末日聖徒イエスキリスト教会 西脇支部 | |
| 本隆寺 | |
| 機殿神社 | |
| 火車天王神社 | |
| 照光寺 | |
| 石上神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nishiwaki
What is the population of Nishiwaki?
Nishiwaki has a population of 38,673 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 756 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nishiwaki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Nishiwaki?
Nishiwaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches.
How is the job market in Nishiwaki?
The job market in Nishiwaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,238 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nishiwaki?
The median home value in Nishiwaki is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.