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Niimi

Okayama, Japan
Population28,079
PrefectureOkayama
Over 6541.3 %
Density35 /km²
Avg. temp14.4 °C
To Tokyo571 km
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Annual avg 14.4°C Warmest 26.2°C Coldest 3.2°C Rainfall 1,638 mm

About Niimi

Niimi is a city in Okayama, Japan, with a population of about 28,079 inhabitants. About 41.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.5. The average taxable income is about 277.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 35/km² (ranked #523 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.6% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 37.4% (-8.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Niimi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Niimi — key statistics

Population28,0792020 census
Registered population25,2061 Jan 2026 · -2.83 % vs 2025
Aged 65+41.3 %
Median age59.5
Income / taxpayer277.9万 yen2023
Density35/km²
Area793.3km²
Home ownership58.6 %2018
Vacant homes23.0 %2018
Hospitals4facilities
Clinics29facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)20schools
Rent / tatami2,195yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.252021
Doctors32physicians
Dental clinics11facilities
High schools2schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.1 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 44,882 → 28,079

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Niimi — population dynamics & households

Births822024 · 2.9‰
Deaths54519.4‰
Natural change-463-16.5‰
Moved in538
Moved out815
Net migration-277-9.9‰
Marriages572.0‰
Households11,3242020 census
One-person households32.9 %

In 2024, Niimi recorded 82 births and 545 deaths (natural change -463), with 538 people moving in and 815 moving out (net migration -277).

Age structure 2020
0–14 9.6 %15–64 48.9 %65+ 41.6 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Niimi — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)3.0万 yen/m² · 3 points
Residential (median)3.0万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)3.8万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)4.3万 yen/m² · 1 points
Change vs previous year-0.53 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Niimi: residential land averages 30,467 yen/m² (median 29,900, highest 37,500), commercial land averages 43,300 yen/m², with an average change of -0.53 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Niimi

Closest railway stations.

Niimi Station1.0km
Ishiga Station3.4km
Nunohara Station4.1km
Iwayama Station6.1km
Bitchū Kōjiro Station6.2km
Ikura Station7.3km
Sakane Station8.8km
Ashidachi Station9.7km
Tajibe Station10.6km
Ichioka Station11.1km
Yagami Station13.0km
Osakabe Station13.7km
Shingō Station14.2km
Hōkoku Station14.4km

Frequently asked questions

Niimi population?

About 28,079 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Niimi?

About 35 inhabitants/km² (area 793.3 km²).

Average rent in Niimi?

About 2,195 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Niimi to Tokyo?

About 571 km in a straight line.