Climate
About Niigata
Niigata is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 789,275 inhabitants. About 29.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.4. The average taxable income is about 319.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,087/km² (ranked #173 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 57.4% and the city counts 42 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 8% (-2.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Niigata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Niigata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Niigata — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Niigata recorded 4,429 births and 10,614 deaths (natural change -6,185), with 26,639 people moving in and 26,659 moving out (net migration -20).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Niigata — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 149 standard points in Niigata: residential land averages 64,568 yen/m² (median 55,600, highest 172,000), commercial land averages 155,042 yen/m², with an average change of +0.84 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Niigata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Niigata.
Train stations near Niigata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Niigata population?
About 789,275 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Niigata?
About 1,087 inhabitants/km² (area 726.2 km²).
Average rent in Niigata?
About 2,898 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Niigata to Tokyo?
About 252 km in a straight line.