Niigata, Niigata
Niigata: Situated on the west coast of Honshu, Japan's main island, this prominent port city serves as the capital of Niigata Prefecture.
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Quick Facts about Niigata
| Population | 796,500 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Niigata (Japan) |
| County | Niigata Shi |
| Postal code | 951-8550 |
| Area | 726.1 km2 |
| Official name | 新潟市, 新潟区 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8864,139.0059 |
| Legislative body | Q16482366 |
| Capital city | Niigata is capital of Niigata Prefecture |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 15:23:03 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Niigata is located at 37°53'11"N 139°0'21"E (37.8863700, 139.0058900). It has 7 neighbors: Sado, Tsubame, Shibata, Sanjo, Nagaoka, Kamo and Gosen.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 811,901 | - | census |
| 2015 | 810,157 | -0.22% | census |
| 2019 | 796,500 | -1.71% | census |
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