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Noshiro, Japan
Akita · Japan
Noshiro is a mid-size city in Akita, Japan with a population of 52,283. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 52,283 |
| Population Density | 317 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2084°, 140.0274° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.8 inches (1,467 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Noshiro
Noshiro is a mid-size city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 52,283. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Noshiro vs Japan Average
Income: Noshiro 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) | 1,673 |
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 | 20,913 |
Property Tax
Climate in Noshiro
Noshiro has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1695 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 164.9 sq mi (427.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2084°N, 140.0274°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 83 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 150 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 72 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 46 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 36 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 129 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 92 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 88 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 98 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 147 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 96 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 90 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 99 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 38 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 55 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 68 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 76 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 80 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 82 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 88 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 92 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 123 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 151 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 153 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 155 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in |
Noshiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Noshiro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Prefectural University Institute of Wood Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| Akita Prefectural University Ogata Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| 秋田県立大学 大潟キャンパス フィールド教育研究センター | University | - | , |
Schools in Noshiro
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 能代市立能代第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立渟城南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立渟城西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立能代科学技術高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Noshiro Shoyo High School | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立東雲（しののめ）中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立能代小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立第四小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立能代高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 秋田県立能代支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立能代南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 崇徳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立浅内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 能代市立第五小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Noshiro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Noshiro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polder Museum of Ogata Village | ||||
| エナジアムパーク | ||||
| エナジアムパーク | ||||
| エナジアムパーク | ||||
| 井坂記念館 | ||||
| 八森ぶなっこランド | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 植物園 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー |
Libraries in Noshiro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 峰栄館付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 能代市中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Noshiro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みょうが館 | |||||
| 能代水産 | |||||
| 能代青果地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Noshiro
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Noshiro
55 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Noshiro
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Noshiro
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Noshiro
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Noshiro
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Noshiro
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Noshiro
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Noshiro
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Noshiro
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Noshiro
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Noshiro
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Noshiro
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Noshiro
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Noshiro
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Noshiro
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asanai Post Office | |
| Higashi Noshiro Post Office | |
| Hiyama Summary Post Office | |
| Mukainoshiro Post Office | |
| Noshiro Kazenomatsubara Post Office | |
| Noshiro Ose Post Office | |
| Noshiro Post Office | |
| Noshiro Sumiyoshimachi Post Office | |
| Noshiro-Ekimae Post Office | |
| Takomukai Summary Post Office | |
| Tsurugata Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Noshiro
96 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 中堤龍神神社 | |
| 中川原稲荷神社 | |
| 中浅内神社 | |
| 二十六番観音堂 | |
| 伏見稲荷神社 | |
| 住吉龍神社拝殿 | |
| 保食神社 | |
| 光久寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 出戸山神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 唐松神社 | |
| 塩干田八幡神社 |
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What is the population of Noshiro?
Noshiro has a population of 52,283 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 164.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Noshiro 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 Noshiro?
Noshiro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Noshiro?
The job market in Noshiro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,673 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Noshiro?
The median home value in Noshiro is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.