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Murakami

Niigata, Japan
Population57,418
PrefectureNiigata
Over 6539.4 %
Density49 /km²
To Tokyo284 km
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About Murakami

Murakami is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 57,418 inhabitants. About 39.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.3. The average taxable income is about 261.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 49/km² (ranked #508 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.9% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.4% (-8.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Murakami to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Murakami — key statistics

Population57,4182020 census
Aged 65+39.4 %
Median age57.3
Income / taxpayer261.1万 yen2023
Density49/km²
Area1,174.2km²
Home ownership67.9 %2018
Vacant homes17.4 %2018
Hospitals6facilities
Clinics40facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)20schools
Rent / tatami1,826yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.342021
Doctors80physicians
Dental clinics29facilities
High schools3schools
Kindergartens2schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.5 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 80,206 → 57,418

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

Train stations near Murakami

Closest railway stations.

Murakami Station2.3km
Majima Station5.3km
Iwafunemachi Station5.9km
Hirabayashi Station9.5km
Echigohayakawa Station9.7km
Sakamachi Station13.1km
Echigoōshima Station15.2km
Kuwagawa Station15.9km
Hirakida Station16.2km
Echigoshimoseki Station17.3km
Imagawa Station19.7km
Nakajō Station21.7km
Echigokatakai Station21.8km
Echigokangawa Station24.0km

Frequently asked questions

Murakami population?

About 57,418 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Murakami?

About 49 inhabitants/km² (area 1174.2 km²).

Average rent in Murakami?

About 1,826 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Murakami to Tokyo?

About 284 km in a straight line.