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Sanjō, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Sanjō is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 94,642. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 94,642 |
| Population Density | 567 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6167°, 138.9500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.0 inches (2,234 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Sanjō
Sanjō is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 94,642. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sanjō vs Japan Average
Income: Sanjō 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) | 33 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 2 |
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 | 37,857 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sanjō
Sanjō has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1855 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6167°N, 138.9500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 149 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 144 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 89 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 98 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 42 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 58 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 88 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 76 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 58 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 79 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 98 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 99 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 104 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 105 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 106 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 108 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 110 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 112 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 115 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 117 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 117 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Sanjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Sanjō
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三条市立 第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条ものづくり学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立新潟県央工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 飯田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 下田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 大浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立月ヶ岡特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 大崎中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 月岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 大崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 信条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 三条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 裏館小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立大崎中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 第三中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立三条東高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立三条商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 西鱈田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立本成寺中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 栄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 栄中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立三条高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立須頃小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 栄北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大崎学園 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sanjō
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sanjō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Prevention Archive | ||||
| Former Sasagawa Residence | ||||
| Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum | ||||
| Kakudayama Museum | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Minoru Endo Memorial Jisshokan | ||||
| Nagaoka City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum | ||||
| Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| Niitsu Art Museum | ||||
| Niitu Petroleum Museum | ||||
| Setsuryōsha Museum of Art | ||||
| Setsuryōsha Museum of Art | ||||
| Shirone Kite Museum | ||||
| TERADOMARI AQUARIUM | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| ギャラリーみつけ | ||||
| みつけ伝承館 | ||||
| 三条市歴史民俗産業資料館 | ||||
| 中野邸美術館 | ||||
| 今井美術館 | ||||
| 信濃川大河津資料館 | ||||
| 兼続お船ミュージアム | ||||
| 加茂市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 加茂紙漉場 | ||||
| 北方文化博物館 | ||||
| 史跡古津八幡山 弥生の丘展示館 | ||||
| 寺泊民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 巻郷土資料館 | ||||
| 新潟市役所 教育・文化施設潟東樋口記念美術館 | ||||
| 新潟市文化財センター | ||||
| 新潟県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 潟東歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 燕市産業史料館 | ||||
| 田上町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 良寛の里美術館 | ||||
| 菊盛記念美術館 | ||||
| 見附市大凧伝承館 | ||||
| 越後豪農の館 椿寿荘 | ||||
| 越後長岡まちの駅古事記COM | ||||
| 道の駅良寛の里わしま 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 遺構展示館 | ||||
| 長岡市栃尾美術館 | ||||
| 長岡戦災資料館 |
Libraries in Sanjō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三条市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五泉市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五泉市立村松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加茂市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市 潟東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市内野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市岩室図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市立 亀田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市立 亀田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 月潟図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕市立吉田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白根図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 見附市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市北地域図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿賀野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒埼図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sanjō
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sanjō
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sanjō
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sanjō
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sanjō
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sanjō
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sanjō
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sanjō
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sanjō
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sanjō
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sanjō
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sanjō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諸橋酒造 | ||||
| 越銘醸 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sanjō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sanjō
40 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhara 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 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sado Daira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sanjō
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Sado Airport | SDS | Medium Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sanjō
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuta Post Office | |
| Higashisanjo Post Office | |
| Kamisugoro Summary Post Office | |
| Oniki Post Office | |
| Sanjo Honcho1 Post Office | |
| Sanjo Honcho5 Post Office | |
| Sanjo Honjoji Post Office | |
| Sanjo Ichinokido Post Office | |
| Sanjo Ishigami Post Office | |
| Sanjo Nyugura Summary Post Office | |
| Sanjo Ohashi Post Office | |
| Sanjo Post Office | |
| Sanjo Shimada Post Office | |
| Sanjo Sugue Summary Post Office | |
| Sanjo Tsukanome Post Office | |
| Sanjo Yokkamachi Post Office | |
| Shitada Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanjō
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Honjoji | |
| 一乗院 | |
| 世界一神社 | |
| 久成院 | |
| 乗蓮寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 善性寺 | |
| 大願寺 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 宗正寺 | |
| 定明寺 | |
| 実盛寺 | |
| 寿妙院 | |
| 徳誓寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 戸隠神社 | |
| 持経院 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 本照院 |
Quick Facts
Around Sanjō
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sanjō
What is the population of Sanjō?
Sanjō has a population of 94,642 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 567 people per square mile, spread across 166.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sanjō 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 Sanjō?
Sanjō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.0 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sanjō?
The job market in Sanjō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area, including 14 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sanjō?
The median home value in Sanjō is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.