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Ōwarino, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Ōwarino is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 8,989. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 8,989 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0117°, 138.6547° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.4 inches (1,941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.4 inches (72 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Ōwarino
Ōwarino is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 8,989. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 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 76.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōwarino vs Japan Average
Income: Ōwarino vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 288 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,596 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 82.5 sq mi (213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0117°N, 138.6547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 133 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 64 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 83 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 54 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 73 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 50 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 56 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 56 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 62 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 68 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 79 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 80 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 94 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 101 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 107 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.6 in |
Ōwarino has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (4.0").
Schools in Ōwarino
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津南町立 津南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 津南町立 津南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新潟県立津南中等教育学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 中里中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 津南町立芦ヶ崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 田沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ōwarino
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōwarino
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| Japan Ski Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぼろ月夜の館 | ||||
| ギャラリー湯山 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| 保存民家 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 津南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津南町農と縄文の体験実習館 なじょもん | ||||
| 湯沢町歴史民俗資料館「雪国館」 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 鈴木牧之記念館 |
Libraries in Ōwarino
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩沢図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōwarino
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Ōwarino
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōwarino
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ōwarino
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōwarino
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōwarino
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Ōwarino
105 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ōwarino
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōwarino
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akinari Post Office | |
| Ashigasaki Post Office | |
| Echigo Tazawa Post Office | |
| Kuramata Post Office | |
| Matsudai Post Office | |
| Matsunoyama Post Office | |
| Matsunoyama Yumoto Post Office | |
| Murono Post Office | |
| Owarino Post Office | |
| Shimofunato Post Office | |
| Tomaru Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōwarino
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 七社神社 | |
| 上方神社 | |
| 中深見神社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 大牧神社 | |
| 子之権現 | |
| 小牧社 | |
| 山崎神社 | |
| 曹洞宗 深見山 龍源寺 | |
| 東光寺 | |
| 正面ヶ原神社 | |
| 毘沙門天 | |
| 熊野三社 | |
| 熊野神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ōwarino
What is the population of Ōwarino?
Ōwarino has a population of 8,989 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 82.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōwarino expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ōwarino?
Ōwarino 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.4 inches, with 28.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōwarino?
The job market in Ōwarino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 288 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōwarino?
The median home value in Ōwarino is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.