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Sado, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Sado is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 51,492. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 51,492 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0250°, 138.3593° |
| 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 Sado
Sado is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 51,492. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 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
Sado vs Japan Average
Income: Sado 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) | 1,648 |
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 | 20,597 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sado
Sado 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 | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3,739.4 sq mi (9,684.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0250°N, 138.3593°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 113 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 86 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 107 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 78 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 119 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 52 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 37 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 31 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 95 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 63 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 124 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 126 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 128 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 144 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 157 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 158 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 163 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 169 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 170 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 172 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 173 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 174 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 175 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 177 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 |
Sado 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").
Colleges & Universities in Sado
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 伝統文化と環境福祉の専門学校 | College | - | , |
| 新潟大学佐渡自然共生科学センター朱鷺・自然再生学研究施設 | University | - | , |
| 新潟大学佐渡自然共生科学センター演習林 | University | - | , |
| 新潟大学佐渡自然共生科学センター臨海実験所 | University | - | , |
Schools in Sado
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新潟県立佐渡特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立金井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立金泉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立佐渡高等学校相川分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立相川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立相川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立畑野小・中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立佐渡総合高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立新穂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立新穂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立金井中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立新穂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立真野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立真野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立八幡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立佐和田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立河原田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐渡市立二宮小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立佐渡高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sado
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sado
| 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 Sado
| 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 Sado
19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sado
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sado
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sado
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sado
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Sado
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sado
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sado
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sado
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sado
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sado
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sado
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sado
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sado Daira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sado
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sado Airport | SDS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Sado
22 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aikawa Kamimachi Summary Post Office | |
| Aikawa Orito Post Office | |
| Aikawa Post Office | |
| Futami Post Office | |
| Hatano Post Office | |
| Himezu Post Office | |
| Inakujira Post Office | |
| Izumi Summary Post Office | |
| Kanai Post Office | |
| Kurinoe Summary Post Office | |
| Mano Post Office | |
| Niibo Post Office | |
| Niku Summary Post Office | |
| Ogura Summary Post Office | |
| Sawane Post Office | |
| Sawata Post Office | |
| Shimokawamo Post Office | |
| Yahata Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshii Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 | |
| 真野郵便局 | |
| 貝塚簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sado
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 相川愛広苑 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sado
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sado Island Gold Mines | Cultural | 2024 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sado
134 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chōkoku-ji | |
| 一宮神社 | |
| 万照寺 | |
| 三宮神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 下野堂 | |
| 世尊寺 | |
| 世尊院 | |
| 両所大神宮 | |
| 中原神社（若一王子神社） | |
| 中興神社 | |
| 二ツ岩大明神 | |
| 二宮神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 佐渡国分寺 | |
| 佐渡護国神社 | |
| 光福寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡若宮神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sado
What is the population of Sado?
Sado has a population of 51,492 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 14 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 Sado 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 Sado?
Sado 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 Sado?
The job market in Sado is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,648 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sado?
The median home value in Sado is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.