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Aya, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Aya is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 7,023. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aya
Aya is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,713 in 2861 households, and a population density of 71 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 95.19 square kilometres (36.75 sq mi).
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| Population | 7,023 |
| Population Density | 130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°, 131.2667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.5 inches (2,501 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Aya
Aya is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 7,023. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Aya vs Japan Average
Income: Aya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 225 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,809 |
Property Tax
Climate in Aya
Aya has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°N, 131.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 125 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 68 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 76 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 72 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 78 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 94 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 22 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 38 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 47 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 70 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 22 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 78 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 82 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 54 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 39 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 68 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 108 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 125 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 145 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 17.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Aya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.0") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Aya
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立去川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立四家中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立四家小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浦之名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立森永小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立深年小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立紙屋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立紙屋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 綾町立綾中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 綾町立綾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki | ||||
| Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History | ||||
| はにわ館 | ||||
| 佐土原歴史資料館（鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」） | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎大学農学部附属農業博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎市安井息軒記念館 | ||||
| 宮崎県平和祈念資料展示室 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎科学技術館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 茶臼原自然芸術館 | ||||
| 西都市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 野尻町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町歴史総合資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町美術館 |
Libraries in Aya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐土原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎学園 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立高鍋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西都市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)宮崎竹田青果 | |||||
| （株）都城公設卸売市場 | |||||
| ママンマルシェTAKANABE | |||||
| 児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場 | |||||
| 宮崎市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Aya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Aya
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aya
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Aya
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Aya
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aya
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 内山簡易郵便局 | |
| 四家簡易郵便局 | |
| 四枝簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮原簡易郵便局 | |
| 山下郵便局 | |
| 森永郵便局 | |
| 浦之名簡易郵便局 | |
| 深年簡易郵便局 | |
| 紙屋郵便局 | |
| 綾郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Aya
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 内田内科 | ||
| 大工町すぎえ腎泌尿器科・内科 | ||
| 慶明会宮崎中央眼科病院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 高岡護国神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Aya
What is the population of Aya?
Aya has a population of 7,023 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Aya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Aya?
Aya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.5 inches.
How is the job market in Aya?
The job market in Aya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 225 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Aya?
The median home value in Aya is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.