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Niigata
Prefecture in Japan
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Overview
Niigata Prefecture sits along the Sea of Japan, known for heavy winter snowfall and rice farming that produces some of the country's most prized sake. Key cities like Niigata and Kashiwazaki support busy ports and manufacturing, while towns such as Shibata and Tsubame are recognized for metalwork and cutlery. The average temperature across the region is 11.9°C.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Prefecture Code
15
Cities Tracked
44
Total Population
1,355,848
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89/100 (Very Safe)
44 cities assessed
Avg Rent (1-Bed Center)
$475/mo
44 cities
Avg Temperature
11.9°C
44 cities
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
24 cities
Air Quality
14 (Good)
43 cities
Avg Humidity
82%
Avg Inexpensive Meal
$7.43
Cities in Niigata
44 citiesYoshida-kasugachō Ryōtsu-minato Sado Shi Sanjō Shi Shibata Shi Shiozawa Shirone Suibara Tainai Shi Tochio-honchō Tōkamachi Tsubame Shi
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Uonuma Shi Jōetsu Shi Agano Shi Arai Gosen Shi Itoigawa Shi Jōetsu Kameda-honchō Kamo Shi Kashiwazaki Shi Maki Minamiuonuma Shi Mitsuke Shi Muikamachi Murakami Shi Muramatsu Myoko-shi Nagaoka Shi Niigata Shi Niigata Shibata Kashiwazaki Tsubame Niitsu-honchō Gosen Itoigawa Mitsuke Uonuma Ojiya Tainai Kamo Nagaoka
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Sources: WAQI | WeatherAPI | World Bank · Last updated: 2025
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