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Hyūga, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Hyūga is a mid-size city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 60,037. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 60,037 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4227°, 131.6409° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.8 inches (2,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Hyūga
Hyūga is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 60,037. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hyūga vs Japan Average
Income: Hyūga 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) | 1,921 |
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 | 24,015 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hyūga
Hyūga has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2162 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 440.2 sq mi (1,140.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4227°N, 131.6409°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 | 131 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 98 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 87 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 131 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 36 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 64 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 36 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 50 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 96 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 62 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 79 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 25 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 67 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 77 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 29 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 98 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 123 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 131 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Hyūga has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Hyūga
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立美々津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日知屋東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日知屋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立富島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立日向高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立日向工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立富島高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日向養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立財光寺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立財光寺南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立財光寺中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立塩見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立細島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立福瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東郷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日向中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立幸脇小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平岩小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岩脇中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立富高小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大王谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大王谷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hyūga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hyūga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 内藤記念館 | ||||
| 内藤記念館 | ||||
| 延岡市市民会館内藤記念館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 若山牧水生家 | ||||
| 若山牧水記念文学館 | ||||
| 西郷隆盛宿陣跡資料館（西郷南洲翁寓居跡） |
Libraries in Hyūga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北方町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 延岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日向市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都農町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 門川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 門川町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hyūga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 家畜市場 | |||||
| 延岡魚市場 |
Hotels in Hyūga
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hyūga
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hyūga
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hyūga
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hyūga
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hyūga
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hyūga
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hyūga
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hyūga
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hyūga
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hyūga
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hyūga
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hyuga Post Office | |
| 下ケ浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 伊勢ヶ浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 塩見簡易郵便局 | |
| 大王町簡易郵便局 | |
| 山陰郵便局 | |
| 岩脇郵便局 | |
| 幸脇簡易郵便局 | |
| 日向富高簡易郵便局 | |
| 日向日知屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 日向江良郵便局 | |
| 日向財光寺郵便局 | |
| 細島郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hyūga
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Busshari Pagoda | |
| 五十猛神社 | |
| 福瀬神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyūga
What is the population of Hyūga?
Hyūga has a population of 60,037 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 440.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hyūga 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 Hyūga?
Hyūga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.
How is the job market in Hyūga?
The job market in Hyūga is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,921 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hyūga?
The median home value in Hyūga is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.