Country Japan Phone number 0254-43-6111 Local time Saturday 5:36 PM | Prefecture NIigata Population 29,992 (Jun 2016) | |
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Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) (Hokuriku) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 2-10 Shinwa, Tainai-shi, Niigata-ken 959-2693 Weather 5°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 73% Humidity Points of interest Tainai Ski Area, Oppoji, Tainai Flower Park | ||
Tainai (胎内市, Tainai-shi) is a city located in northern Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 June 2016, the city had an estimated population of 29,992 and a population density of 113 persons per km². Its total area was 264.89 square kilometres (102.27 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Tainai Niigata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Tainai is located in northern Niigata Prefecture, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the east and the Sea of Japan to the west. The Tainai River flows through the city.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Tainai was part of ancient Echigo Province. The modern city of Tainai was established on September 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Nakajō, and the village of Kurokawa (both from Kitakanbara District).
Education
The economy of Tainai is primarily agricultural. Hydroelectric power generation also provides significant income to the local economy.
Education
Tainai has six public elementary schools and four public middle schools. There are two public high schools operated by the Niigata Prefectural Board of Education.