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Shinmachi, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Shinmachi is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 7,523. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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About Shinmachi
Shinmachi (新町) was a yūkaku in Osaka, built between 1615 and 1623, and operating until its destruction in World War II. It was situated roughly two kilometers southwest of Nakanoshima. Today, it is mostly a tourist attraction and historical site.
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| Population | 7,523 |
| Population Density | 785 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1874°, 140.3579° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.0 inches (1,728 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Shinmachi
Shinmachi is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 7,523. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shinmachi vs Japan Average
Income: Shinmachi vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 241 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,009 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shinmachi
Shinmachi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1874°N, 140.3579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 79 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 74 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 106 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 79 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 40 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 133 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 109 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 35 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 72 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 105 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 102 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 119 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 122 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 123 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 133 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 143 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 149 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 154 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 162 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 192 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 195 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 198 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 198 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Shinmachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Shinmachi
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 旧岩和田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Onjuku Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Onjuku Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立布施小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 中央国際高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shinmachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shinmachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Ichihara Lakeside Museum | ||||
| いすみ市郷土資料館（田園の美術館） | ||||
| 千葉県いすみ環境と文化のさとセンター | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館分館海の博物館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館 | ||||
| 史跡長柄横穴群資料館 | ||||
| 商い資料館 | ||||
| 国際上総埴生美術館 | ||||
| 大多喜町 天然ガス記念館 | ||||
| 市原市水と彫刻の丘 | ||||
| 御宿町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 房総中央鉄道館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 月の砂漠記念館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 睦沢町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 研修館 | ||||
| 茂原市立美術館・郷土資料館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 釜屋 | ||||
| 長南町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 麻雀博物館 | ||||
| 黒汐資料館 |
Libraries in Shinmachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 勝浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大多喜町立大多喜図書館天賞文庫 | 0.0 |
Theme Parks in Shinmachi
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shinmachi
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shinmachi
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shinmachi
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shinmachi
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shinmachi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fuse Post Office | |
| Onjuku Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shinmachi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 長寿庵三昧堂 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shinmachi
What is the population of Shinmachi?
Shinmachi has a population of 7,523 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 785 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shinmachi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shinmachi?
Shinmachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.0 inches.
How is the job market in Shinmachi?
The job market in Shinmachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 241 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shinmachi?
The median home value in Shinmachi is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.