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Tochio-honchō, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Tochio-honchō is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 23,045. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 23,045 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4764°, 138.9951° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.0 inches (2,209 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Tochio-honchō
Tochio-honchō is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 23,045. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tochio-honchō vs Japan Average
Income: Tochio-honchō 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) | 737 |
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 | 9,218 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tochio-honchō
Tochio-honchō has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1946 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 809.9 sq mi (2,097.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4764°N, 138.9951°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 103 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 47 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 66 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 85 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 79 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 51 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 63 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 83 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 88 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 91 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 94 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 94 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 96 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 102 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 104 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 105 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 112 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
Tochio-honchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.3") and May the driest (4.2").
Schools in Tochio-honchō
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三条市立 笹岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 見附市立上北谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 下塩小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 刈谷田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 栃尾東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新潟県立栃尾高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 東谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 栃尾南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長岡市立 秋葉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tochio-honchō
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tochio-honchō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Prevention Archive | ||||
| Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Nagaoka City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| TERADOMARI AQUARIUM | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ギャラリーみつけ | ||||
| みつけ伝承館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 三条市歴史民俗産業資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 寺泊民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 燕市産業史料館 | ||||
| 田上町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 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 Tochio-honchō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三条市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市岩室図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕市立吉田図書館 | 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 |
Hotels in Tochio-honchō
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tochio-honchō
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tochio-honchō
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tochio-honchō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tochio-honchō
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tochio-honchō
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tochio-honchō
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tochio-honchō
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tochio-honchō
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tochio-honchō
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tochio-honchō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諸橋酒造 | ||||
| 越銘醸 |
Stadiums & Teams in Tochio-honchō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tochio-honchō
69 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joetsu International | 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 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tochio-honchō
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 Tochio-honchō
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arasawa Post Office | |
| Futsukamachi Post Office | |
| Hanzogane Summary Post Office | |
| Higashitani Post Office | |
| Irihigashitani Post Office | |
| Irihirose Post Office | |
| Irishiokawa Summary Post Office | |
| Myoge Summary Post Office | |
| Nakanomata Post Office | |
| Nigoro Post Office | |
| Nishidani Post Office | |
| Sasaoka Post Office | |
| Takakura Summary Post Office | |
| Tochibori Post Office | |
| Tochio Post Office | |
| Yagimae Post Office | |
| Yokone Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshimizu Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tochio-honchō
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動社 | |
| 中山神社 | |
| 南部神社 | |
| 太神宮 | |
| 宝光院 | |
| 曹源寺 | |
| 東光寺 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 羽黒神社 | |
| 諏方大神 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tochio-honchō?
Tochio-honchō has a population of 23,045 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 809.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tochio-honchō 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 Tochio-honchō?
Tochio-honchō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.0 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tochio-honchō?
The job market in Tochio-honchō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 737 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tochio-honchō?
The median home value in Tochio-honchō is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.