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Shirone, Japan

Niigata · Japan

Shirone is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 41,406. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
41,406 Population 43/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
77.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,700 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Shirone

Shirone

Shirone was a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1959.

People

Population41,406
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density43/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,700
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units16,562

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain77.7 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Population41,406
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Coordinates37.7635°, 139.0220°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNiigata
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation77.7 inches (1,974 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.4 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,700
Median Age50.4 years

About Shirone

Shirone is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 41,406. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shirone has a population of 41,406 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 968.1 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

41,406
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
968.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shirone vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shirone is $28,700, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,325 business establishments.

Income: Shirone vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,700
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,325

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shirone is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 16,562 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units16,562

Property Tax

Climate in Shirone

Shirone 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 178.6
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.2° / 6.2° 117.1
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10° 113.6
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 7.1° / 15.8° 101.3
May 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.1° 101.2
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 17.8° / 24.6° 106.7
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 28.5° 236.6
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 23.4° / 30.4° 167.4
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 19.4° / 26.4° 151.6
Oct 17°C / 63°F 13.3° / 20.7° 156.6
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 7.2° / 14.6° 197.2
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.8° 227.4
Shirone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area968.1 sq mi (2,507.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates37.7635°N, 139.0220°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.7"
105% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.28"
Driest Month (May) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

459 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 57 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 148 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 105 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 101 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 110 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 140 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 104 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 111 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 57 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 137 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 51 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 145 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 95 km
Apr 11, 2011 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 147 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 125 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 144 km
Feb 8, 2012 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan M5.4 91 km
Apr 1, 1995 8 km NE of Kameda-honch?, Japan M5.4 23 km
Jan 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Shiozawa, Japan M5.3 94 km
Dec 7, 1990 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 239 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 162 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 220 km
2011 Roke Category 1 208 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 241 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 256 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 244 km
2004 Songda Category 1 292 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 271 km
2002 Higos Category 1 163 km
2001 Danas Category 1 195 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 246 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 88 km
1998 Stella Category 1 184 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 243 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 240 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 224 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 227 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 267 km
1990 Flo Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 127 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 71 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 108 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 106 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 53 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 143 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 64 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 47 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 103 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 95 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 78 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 86 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 60 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 93 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 94 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 108 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 109 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 112 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 112 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 116 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 117 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 119 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 126 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 128 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 128 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 131 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 9.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 6.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 8.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 10.3 in Wettest

Shirone has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Shirone

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新潟市立小林小学校 - - - -
新潟市立白根北中学校 - - - -
新潟市立中之口中学校 - - - -
新潟市立潟東中学校 - - - -
新潟市立 小学校潟東西小学校 - - - -
新潟市立 小学校潟東西小学校 - - - -
新潟市立茨曽根小学校 - - - -
新潟市立月潟中学校 - - - -
新潟市立月潟小学校 - - - -
新潟県立白根高等学校 - - - -
新潟市立白根第一中学校 - - - -
新潟市立笠木小学校 - - - -
新潟市立白根小学校 - - - -
新潟市立根岸小学校 - - - -
新潟市立味方小学校 - - - -
新潟市立味方中学校 - - - -
新潟市立臼井小学校 - - - -
新潟市立臼井中学校 - - - -
新潟市立大通小学校 - - - -
新潟県立新潟翠江高等学校 - - - -
新潟県立新潟翠江高等学校 - - - -
新潟市立黒埼南小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shirone

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nonstop Casiopea - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shirone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Disaster Prevention Archive
Former Sasagawa Residence
Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum
Ichishimatei
Kakudayama Museum
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minoru Endo Memorial Jisshokan
Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum
Niigata Learning Center For Humans & The Environment
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Science Museum
Niigata Science Museum
Niitsu Art Museum
Niitu Petroleum Museum
Northern Culture Museum
Northern Culture Museum
NSG美術館
NSG美術館
Saito house
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Shirone Kite Museum
Treasure Hall
View Fukushimagata
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
吉田東伍記念博物館
安吾風の館
安吾風の館
安田民俗資料館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻郷土資料館
敦井美術館
敦井美術館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市北区郷土博物館
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
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟県埋蔵文化財センター
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部　医の博物館
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部　医の博物館
明和義人館
明和義人館
柳都美術館
柳都美術館
潟東歴史民俗資料館
燕市産業史料館
田上町民俗資料館
篠田桃紅　作品館
篠田桃紅　作品館
見附市大凧伝承館
越後豪農の館 椿寿荘
関屋分水資料館
関屋分水資料館

Libraries in Shirone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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
新潟医療福祉大学　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
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立豊栄図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県立図書館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
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
白根図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
見附市図書館0.0
阿賀野市図書館0.0
阿賀野市立笹神図書館0.0
黒埼図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shirone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とんとん市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
本町下市場（下本町商店街）
本町下市場（下本町商店街）
本町市場
本町市場

Restaurants in Shirone

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

どん兵衛
フタツメ
六太郎食堂
山岡家
若とり

Cafes in Shirone

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
みゆきや

Theatres in Shirone

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

白根カルチャーセンター野外ステージ芋煮ライブ会場

Dentists in Shirone

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

たて歯科医院

Gas Stations in Shirone

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #4406640392
JP #451989537
JP #451989544

Banks in Shirone

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

協栄信用組合
大光銀行
第四北越銀行
第四北越銀行 白根中央出張所
第四北越銀行 白根中央支店

Shopping Malls in Shirone

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEON Shirone

Breweries in Shirone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
百川味噌株式会社
百川味噌株式会社

Stadiums & Teams in Shirone

TeamLeagueDivision
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
北越ガスグラウンド
新潟市体育館
鳥屋野運動公園野球場

Ski Resorts Near Shirone

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Suhara Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sado Daira Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tainai Ski and Snowboard area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ninox Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mikawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mishima Choei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muica Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koshi Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizukogen Nango Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koide Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takahata 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shirone

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niigata AirportKIJLarge Airport
Sado AirportSDSMedium Airport
Tanaka Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shirone

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ajikata Post Office
Kosudo Post Office
Nakanokuchi Post Office
Sambo Summary Post Office
Shirone Chuodori Post Office
Shirone Odori Post Office
Shirone Post Office
Takai Koya Summary Post Office
Tsukigata Post Office
Usui Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shirone

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fukujoji
Itai Jinja Shrine
Urushimiya Jinja Shrine
恵光寺
木場八幡宮
正立寺
満行寺
白根神社
聞念寺
西永寺
諏訪神社

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirone

What is the population of Shirone?

Shirone has a population of 41,406 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 968.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shirone 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 Shirone?

Shirone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shirone?

The job market in Shirone is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,325 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shirone?

The median home value in Shirone is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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