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Suibara, Japan

Niigata · Japan

Suibara is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 20,392. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
20,392 Population 240/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.0 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 Suibara

Suibara

Suibara Station is a railway station on the Uetsu Main Line in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. It is the main train station for the city of Agano.

People

Population20,392
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density240/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,700
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units8,157

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.0 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population20,392
Population Density240 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.8461°, 139.2304°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNiigata
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.0 inches (1,930 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$28,700
Median Age50.4 years

About Suibara

Suibara is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 20,392. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Suibara has a population of 20,392 with a density of 240 people per square mile, spread across 85.1 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,392
Total Population
240
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
85.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Suibara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Suibara 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 653 business establishments.

Income: Suibara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)653

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Suibara 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 8,157 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 Units8,157

Property Tax

Climate in Suibara

Suibara 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
Suibara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area85.1 sq mi (220.5 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates37.8461°N, 139.2304°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"
100% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.49"
Driest Month (May) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 140 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 77 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 91 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 119 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 127 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 130 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 148 km
Apr 11, 2011 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan M5.8 139 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 111 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 130 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 117 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 46 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 77 km
Mar 22, 2011 12 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 144 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 87 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 143 km
Apr 11, 2011 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 138 km
Feb 8, 2012 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan M5.4 108 km
Apr 1, 1995 8 km NE of Kameda-honch?, Japan M5.4 10 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 2 233 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 154 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 240 km
2011 Roke Category 1 216 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 250 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 257 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 232 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 291 km
2002 Higos Category 1 143 km
2001 Danas Category 1 191 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 237 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 74 km
1998 Stella Category 1 188 km
1996 Violet Category 1 300 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 263 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 238 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 244 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 213 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 278 km
1990 Flo Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

15 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 85 117 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 60 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 148 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 128 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 91 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 73 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 127 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 83 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 54 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 123 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 115 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 99 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 107 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 137 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 54 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 79 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 90 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 95 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 99 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 103 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 111 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 116 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 117 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 119 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 122 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 143 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 143 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 145 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 5.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Driest
June 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 6.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 9.5 in Wettest

Suibara has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and May the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Suibara

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新潟市立葛塚小学校 - - - -
新潟市立豊栄南小学校 - - - -
新潟県立豊栄高等学校 - - - -
新潟県立駒林特別支援学校 - - - -
市立光晴中学校 - - - -
新発田市立天王小学校 - - - -
新潟市立岡方第一小学校 - - - -
阿賀野市立 笹岡小学校 - - - -
阿賀野市立 笹神中学校 - - - -
阿賀野市小学校 神山小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Suibara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nonstop Casiopea - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Suibara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Former Sasagawa Residence
Fox Wedding Pavilion
Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum
Ichishimatei
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minatopia Niigata City History 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
View Fukushimagata
シンクトン記念公園
中野邸美術館
刀剣伝承館・天田昭次記念館
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
堀部安兵衛伝承館
奥山荘歴史館
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
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
新発田城
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
森林館
王紋酒造
田上町民俗資料館
白壁兵舎広報資料館
篠田桃紅　作品館
篠田桃紅　作品館
蕗谷虹児記念館
越後豪農の館 椿寿荘
郷土資料館
金枡酒造
関屋分水資料館
関屋分水資料館

Libraries in Suibara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
イクネスしばた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
新発田市立図書館分館0.0
新発田市立歴史図書館0.0
月潟図書館0.0
生涯学習センター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
聖籠町立図書館0.0
胎内市図書館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 Suibara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とんとん市場
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

Hotels in Suibara

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

したしみの宿 東栄館
ホテル大洋
ホテル清風苑
出湯温泉 清廣館
割烹の宿 いま井
大石屋旅館
広瀬館
弓月
旅館中喜屋
村上館湯伝
浪花屋旅館
湯あそび宿 曙
珍生館

Restaurants in Suibara

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

M&M うどん喫茶
Usa De Pals
キッチンいさみ
チャイニーズレストラン 福益
ノラ・クチーナ
ふくさ
リトルバード
ル・タン
一朗鮨
中常楼
中華飯店 めおと
二葉寿し
五頭の山茂登
割烹 町北幸
和寛楽
寿し駒
山清水
岩瀬の清水そば
東光
焼肉 庄五郎
鮨処 次郎

Cafes in Suibara

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cotori cafe
gogasse
可愛
花季
香 KAORI

Theatres in Suibara

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

新潟市北区文化会館

Castles in Suibara

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

笹岡城址

Theme Parks in Suibara

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ryoufusou

Dentists in Suibara

9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

なりた歯科医院
ひぐち歯科
やまだデンタルクリニック
中川歯科医院
安達歯科
富田歯科医院
常木歯科医院
林歯科医院
歯科 やまだ医院

Train Stations in Suibara

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamiyama
Tsukioka

Gas Stations in Suibara

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

出光

Banks in Suibara

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

さくらの街信用組合 豊栄支店
新潟縣信用組合 月岡支店
新発田信用金庫 豊栄支店
第四北越銀行 豊栄支店

Breweries in Suibara

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

Stadiums & Teams in Suibara

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 Suibara

20 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tainai Ski and Snowboard area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ninox Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sannokura 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 - - -
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suhara Ski Area 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 - - -

Airports Near Suibara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niigata AirportKIJLarge Airport
Tanaka Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Suibara

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deyu Onsen Summary Post Office
Kamiyama Summary Post Office
Komabayashi Summary Post Office
Nagaura Post Office
Sasakami Post Office
Tenno Post Office
Toyosaka Post Office
Tsukioka Onsen Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Suibara

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Keho-ji Temple
十二宮社
堀田神社
山飯野神社
常安寺
明正寺
最善寺
母衣王神社
皇大御神宮
神明宮
福明寺
稲荷小潟神社
稲荷神社
西蓮寺
長安寺
長恩寺
開市神社
開潟神社
鶴林院
龍雲寺

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Suibara

What is the population of Suibara?

Suibara has a population of 20,392 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 85.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Suibara 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 Suibara?

Suibara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.0 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Suibara?

The job market in Suibara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 653 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Suibara?

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

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