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Nishiya, Japan
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Nishiya is a small city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 12,062. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 12,062 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°, 133.8833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.8 inches (1,798 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Nishiya
Nishiya is a small city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 12,062. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nishiya vs Japan Average
Income: Nishiya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
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 | 4,825 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nishiya
Nishiya 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 1450 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 195.4 sq mi (506.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 133.8833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 120 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 97 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 126 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 115 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Nishiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (3.2").
Schools in Nishiya
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立中正小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立余野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立喬松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立奥津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立奥津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立富小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立香北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立鶴喜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立香々美小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nishiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nishiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saji Observatory | ||||
| だんじり展示館 | ||||
| つやま自然のふしぎ館（津山科学教育博物館） | ||||
| 中島病院旧本館 | ||||
| 人形峠展示館 | ||||
| 作州城東屋敷 | ||||
| 作州民芸館 | ||||
| 勝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 勝山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 国指定史跡 箕作阮甫旧宅 | ||||
| 城東むかし町家 | ||||
| 奥津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 柵原鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗館 | ||||
| 河野美術館 | ||||
| 津山まなびの鉄道館 | ||||
| 津山土岐家財団記念館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山市久米歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津山市加茂町歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 津山弥生の里文化財センター | ||||
| 津山洋学資料館 | ||||
| 津山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 湯原温泉ミュージアム | ||||
| 蒜山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 鏡野郷土博物館 | ||||
| 陣所の館 |
Libraries in Nishiya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniwa City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ziba Platform | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなかさろん再々 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久米南町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐治町文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立せきがね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立久米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立加茂町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立勝北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山高専図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立みささ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立英田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立旭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立柵原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立吉井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡野町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nishiya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Open‐Air Market |
Hotels in Nishiya
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nishiya
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nishiya
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nishiya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nishiya
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nishiya
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nishiya
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chuka Post Office | |
| Kagami Post Office | |
| Kagamikita Post Office | |
| Kagamino Oda Post Office | |
| Kamisaibara Post Office | |
| Mimasaka Uno Summary Post Office | |
| Miyabe Summary Post Office | |
| Nakatani Summary Post Office | |
| Okutsu Post Office | |
| Okutsu-Onsen Post Office | |
| Tomi Post Office | |
| Tsuboi Post Office | |
| Yonoshimo Summary Post Office | |
| 岩谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 羽出簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishiya
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 久田神社 | |
| 天兒屋根神社 | |
| 招魂社 | |
| 若宮社 | |
| 齋神社 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nishiya
What is the population of Nishiya?
Nishiya has a population of 12,062 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 195.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nishiya 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 Nishiya?
Nishiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nishiya?
The job market in Nishiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 386 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nishiya?
The median home value in Nishiya is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.