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Jōetsu, Niigata

Japan

Provincial capital37.1483° N, 138.2364° E

Located in Niigata, Japan, Jōetsu is a provincial capital. It is home to 189,430 people.

Population189,430
ProvinceNiigata
Coordinates37.1483° N, 138.2364° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#148 of 50,799

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About Jōetsu

The location of Jōetsu corresponds to 37.15° N, 138.24° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Niigata area of Japan.

Among the 50,799 cities of Japan, Jōetsu holds position #148 with a population of 189,430.

Cities in Niigata

Niigata is one of Japan's administrative regions. Jōetsu is one of its main cities, along with Niigata, Nagaoka, Shibata. Jōetsu has 189,430 inhabitants.

Niigata797,591Nagaoka266,936Shibata96,236Sanjō94,642Kashiwazaki86,183Tsubame77,382Niitsu-honchō65,910Murakami58,300Minamiuonuma55,354Tōkamachi53,333

Nearby Cities

Around Jōetsu, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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KidaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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ShinkochoNeighborhood
0.5 km
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KasugayamamachiNeighborhood
0.7 km
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KasuganoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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KidashindenNeighborhood
1.1 km
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FujishindenNeighborhood
1.3 km
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IshibashiNeighborhood
1.5 km
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NakamonzenNeighborhood
1.8 km
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KokufuNeighborhood
1.8 km
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GochiNeighborhood
2.4 km
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TounchoNeighborhood
2.5 km
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NishihonchoNeighborhood
2.6 km
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KasugashindenNeighborhood
2.9 km
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ShowamachiNeighborhood
3.2 km
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KitahonchoNeighborhood
3.2 km
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KodochoNeighborhood
3.2 km
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ChuoNeighborhood
3.3 km
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HigashihonchoNeighborhood
3.4 km
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YasueNeighborhood
3.5 km
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KitashirochoNeighborhood
3.8 km

Universities in Jōetsu

Jōetsu is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Joetsu University of Education1978——
Niigata College of Nursing1977——
Niigata Junior College of Nursing1994——
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#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jōetsu?

Jōetsu has a population of 189,430. It ranks #148 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Jōetsu in?

Jōetsu is located in Niigata, Japan.

Where is Jōetsu located?

Jōetsu is located at coordinates 37.15° N, 138.24° E in Niigata, Japan.

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