Ojiya, Niigata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ojiya
小千谷市
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From top left: Nishikigoi carps in Ojiya Nishikigoi no sato, Ojiya Balloon Revolt, Uonuma Shrine, Katakai Fireworks Festival, Bull Fighting
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Location of Ojiya in Niigata
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 Ojiya
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) (Hokuriku) | ||
| Prefecture | Niigata | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 155.19 km2 (59.92 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(July 1, 2019)
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| • Total | 34,704 | ||
| • Density | 223.623/km2 (579.180/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
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| • Flower | Narcissus | ||
| • Fish | Japanese carp | ||
| Phone number | 0250-62-2510 | ||
| Address | 2-7-5 Jonai, Ojiya-shi, Niigata-ken 947-8501 | ||
Ojiya (小千谷市, Ojiya-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of July 1, 2019, about 34,704 people lived in the city. They lived in 12,758 households. The city covers an area of about 155.19 square kilometers.
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Geography of Ojiya
Ojiya is in the middle of Niigata Prefecture in Japan. It is an inland city, meaning it is not on the coast. The famous Shinano River flows right through the city. This area gets a lot of snow during winter.
Ojiya is surrounded by other cities in Niigata Prefecture. These include Nagaoka, Uonuma, and Tokamachi.
Climate in Ojiya
Ojiya has a climate with warm, wet summers. The winters are cold and bring heavy snowfall. The average temperature each year in Ojiya is about 12.6 degrees Celsius. The city gets a lot of rain, about 2263 millimeters per year. September is usually the wettest month. August is the warmest month, with temperatures around 25.8 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest, with temperatures around 0.5 degrees Celsius.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Ojiya has slowly gone down over the last 40 years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 44,581 | — |
| 1980 | 44,963 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 43,437 | −3.4% |
| 2000 | 41,641 | −4.1% |
| 2010 | 38,600 | −7.3% |
| 2020 | 34,096 | −11.7% |
Ojiya's Economy
Ojiya is famous for being the place where Nishikigoi carps first came from. These beautiful, colorful fish are a big part of the city's economy and culture. The city of Yamakoshi is also known for Nishikigoi.
Getting Around Ojiya
You can travel to and from Ojiya by train and by car.
Train Travel
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Major Roads
Kan-Etsu Expressway – Ojiya IC
National Route 17
National Route 117
National Route 291
National Route 351
National Route 403
Famous People from Ojiya
Several notable people were born in Ojiya:
- Uchiyama Gudō: He was a Zen priest and also worked as an activist for social change.
- Junzaburō Nishiwaki: A well-known poet.
- Kazuhiko Torishima: He is famous as a manga magazine editor and a publishing executive.
See also
In Spanish: Ojiya para niños
