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Tainai is a city located in northern Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 29,992 and a population density of 113 persons per km2. Its total area was 264.89sqkm.GeographyTainai 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 municipalitiesNiigata PrefectureMurakamiShibataSekikawaOguniHistoryThe 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).EducationThe economy of Tainai is primarily agricultural. Hydroelectric power generation also provides significant income to the local economy.EducationTainai has six public elementary schools and four public middle schools. There are two public high schools operated by the Niigata Prefectural Board of Education.