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Honjō, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Honjō is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 18,398. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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| Population | 18,398 |
| Population Density | 209 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°, 131.3333° |
| 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 Honjō
Honjō is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 18,398. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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
Honjō vs Japan Average
Income: Honjō 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) | 589 |
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 | 7,359 |
Property Tax
Climate in Honjō
Honjō 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 | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 88.1 sq mi (228.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9833°N, 131.3333°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 | 129 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 70 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 77 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 72 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 72 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 72 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 76 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 88 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 61 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 17 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 35 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 42 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 64 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 29 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 22 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 76 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 48 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 74 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 112 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 130 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 145 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 165 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 |
Honjō 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 Honjō
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立倉岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮崎北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立瓜生野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立穆佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高岡中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立八代中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立八代小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北俣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立木脇中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立木脇小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本庄中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本庄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立本庄高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Honjō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Honjō
| 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 Honjō
| 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 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 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 Honjō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)宮崎竹田青果 | |||||
| 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 |
Restaurants in Honjō
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Honjō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Honjō
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Honjō
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Honjō
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Honjō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Honjō
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Honjō
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 Honjō
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三名簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 八代郵便局 | |
| 六日町簡易郵便局 | |
| 北俣簡易郵便局 | |
| 十日町簡易郵便局 | |
| 国富郵便局 | |
| 宮崎倉岡郵便局 | |
| 宮崎瓜生野郵便局 | |
| 宮王丸簡易郵便局 | |
| 富吉簡易郵便局 | |
| 木脇郵便局 | |
| 穆佐郵便局 | |
| 花見簡易郵便局 | |
| 高岡郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Honjō
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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Honjō
What is the population of Honjō?
Honjō has a population of 18,398 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 88.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Honjō 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 Honjō?
Honjō 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 Honjō?
The job market in Honjō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 589 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Honjō?
The median home value in Honjō is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.