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Ryōtsu-minato, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Ryōtsu-minato is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 16,359. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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| Population | 16,359 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0782°, 138.4394° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.1 inches (2,238 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.6 inches (45 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Ryōtsu-minato
Ryōtsu-minato is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 16,359. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ryōtsu-minato vs Japan Average
Income: Ryōtsu-minato 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) | 523 |
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 | 6,544 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ryōtsu-minato
Ryōtsu-minato has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1549 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3,739.4 sq mi (9,684.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0782°N, 138.4394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 122 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 110 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 77 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 87 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 110 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 57 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 150 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 44 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 23 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 102 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 71 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 122 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 134 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 135 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 146 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 153 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 163 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 163 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 165 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 169 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 171 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 171 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 173 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 175 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 10.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
Ryōtsu-minato has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (4.3").
Schools in Ryōtsu-minato
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐渡市立両津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新潟県立佐渡中等教育学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立行谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立両津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立河崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立両尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立加茂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立前浜小・中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐渡市立両津吉井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ryōtsu-minato
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ryōtsu-minato
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| トキ資料展示館 | ||||
| 両津郷土博物館 | ||||
| 佐渡博物館 | ||||
| 佐渡歴史伝説館 | ||||
| 佐渡版画村美術館 | ||||
| 史跡 佐渡金山 展示資料館 | ||||
| 相川技能伝承展示館 | ||||
| 相川郷土博物館 |
Libraries in Ryōtsu-minato
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐渡市立さわた図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐渡市立両津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐渡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐渡市立真野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐渡市鳥越文庫 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ryōtsu-minato
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ryōtsu-minato
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ryōtsu-minato
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ryōtsu-minato
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ryōtsu-minato
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ryōtsu-minato
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ryōtsu-minato
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ryōtsu-minato
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ryōtsu-minato
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ryōtsu-minato
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Ryōtsu-minato
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sado Daira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ryōtsu-minato
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Sado Airport | SDS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Ryōtsu-minato
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akadama Post Office | |
| Akitsu Shinden Summary Post Office | |
| Fukuura Summary Post Office | |
| Kawasaki Post Office | |
| Ryotsu Minato Post Office | |
| Ryotsu Post Office | |
| Shirose Post Office | |
| Suitsu Post Office | |
| Tsukibuse Post Office | |
| Umezu Summary Post Office | |
| Urakawa Post Office | |
| Waki Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ryōtsu-minato
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 相川愛広苑 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ryōtsu-minato
59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動院 | |
| 両尾神社 | |
| 中嶋神社 | |
| 久知八幡宮 | |
| 二所神社 | |
| 五社神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 八幡若宮社 | |
| 円徳寺 | |
| 冨月寺 | |
| 勝廣寺 | |
| 原黒諏訪神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 古峰神社 | |
| 和光院 | |
| 堀内神社 | |
| 大日堂 | |
| 大栄寺 | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 宇賀神社 |
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What is the population of Ryōtsu-minato?
Ryōtsu-minato has a population of 16,359 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,739.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ryōtsu-minato 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 Ryōtsu-minato?
Ryōtsu-minato has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.1 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ryōtsu-minato?
The job market in Ryōtsu-minato is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 523 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ryōtsu-minato?
The median home value in Ryōtsu-minato is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.