Uonuma, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Uonuma is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 34,483. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 34,483 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2449°, 138.9623° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.6 inches (2,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.2 inches (59 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Uonuma
Uonuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 34,483. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Uonuma vs Japan Average
Income: Uonuma 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) | 1,103 |
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 | 13,793 |
Property Tax
Climate in Uonuma
Uonuma has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1948 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 365.6 sq mi (946.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2449°N, 138.9623°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 129 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 100 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 56 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 77 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 77 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 81 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 43 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 58 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 62 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 70 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 71 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 80 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 82 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 85 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 86 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 90 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 90 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 101 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
Uonuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.3") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Uonuma
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新潟県立小出高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市中学校 小出中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市中学校 湯之谷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市小学校 広神東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市中学校 広神中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市小学校 広神西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市立守門中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市立須原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立堀之内高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市中学校 堀之内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市保育園堀之内なかよし保育園 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市小学校 堀之内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 魚沼市小学校 宇賀地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Uonuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uonuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Nagaoka City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 池田記念美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 越後長岡まちの駅古事記COM | ||||
| 遺構展示館 | ||||
| 鈴木牧之記念館 | ||||
| 長岡市栃尾美術館 | ||||
| 長岡戦災資料館 |
Libraries in Uonuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩沢図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市北地域図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Uonuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Uonuma
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uonuma
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uonuma
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Uonuma
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Uonuma
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uonuma
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uonuma
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Uonuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諸橋酒造 | ||||
| 越銘醸 |
Stadiums & Teams in Uonuma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Uonuma
95 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASPA Ski Garden | 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 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 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 | - | - | - |
| Mitsumata Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Koide Ski 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutone | 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 | - | - | - |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Uonuma
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uonuma
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuyama Summary Post Office | |
| Hara Post Office | |
| Hirokami Post Office | |
| Horinouchi Post Office | |
| Imaizumi Summary Post Office | |
| Kamijo Post Office | |
| Koide Post Office | |
| Okurasawa Summary Post Office | |
| Shimbo Post Office | |
| Sumon Post Office | |
| Tanesuhara Post Office | |
| Uonuma Tanaka Post Office | |
| Yunotani Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uonuma
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eirinji | |
| 不動院 | |
| 中島稲荷神社 | |
| 円福寺 | |
| 十二山神社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 和南津神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天照皇太神宮 | |
| 東養寺 | |
| 林昌寺 | |
| 林泉庵 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 神社 | |
| 羽黒神社 | |
| 股倉神社 | |
| 萬城稲荷神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Uonuma
What is the population of Uonuma?
Uonuma has a population of 34,483 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 365.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Uonuma 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 Uonuma?
Uonuma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Uonuma?
The job market in Uonuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,103 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Uonuma?
The median home value in Uonuma is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.
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