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Mie, Japan
Oita · Japan
Mie is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 33,695. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mie
Mie was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 33,695 |
| Population Density | 123 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9667°, 131.5833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.2 inches (2,089 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Mie
Mie is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 33,695. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mie vs Japan Average
Income: Mie vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,078 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,478 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mie
Mie has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 274.7 sq mi (711.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9667°N, 131.5833°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 | 122 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 39 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 146 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 84 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 84 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 139 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 86 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 125 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 129 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 133 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 73 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 98 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 106 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 39 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 46 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 122 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 133 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 162 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 171 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Mie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Mie
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三重中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三重南小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三重東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三重第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千歳中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千歳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立犬飼小学校通山分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立百枝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立菅尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立三重総合高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南野津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mie
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヤマコ臼杵美術博物館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天岩戸神社徴古館 | ||||
| 旧竹田荘 | ||||
| 朝倉文夫記念館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 直川憩の森公園昆虫館・直川農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 竹田市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市清川歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 野津キリシタン記念資料館 |
Libraries in Mie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竹田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館野津分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荘田平五郎記念こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市緒方図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Mie
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mie
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mie
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mie
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mie
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mie
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mie
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mie
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mie
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Crasus Dome Ōita |
Ski Resorts Near Mie
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 Mie
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | 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 Mie
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三重郵便局 | |
| 千歳郵便局 | |
| 南野津郵便局 | |
| 因尾郵便局 | |
| 小野市郵便局 | |
| 川登郵便局 | |
| 本城簡易郵便局 | |
| 犬飼郵便局 | |
| 菅尾駅前郵便局 | |
| 西泉簡易郵便局 | |
| 谷川原簡易郵便局 | |
| 赤嶺簡易郵便局 | |
| 野津郵便局 | |
| 長谷郵便局 | |
| 高畑簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Mie
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mie
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 上赤嶺神社 | |
| 蓮城寺（内山観音） |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mie
What is the population of Mie?
Mie has a population of 33,695 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 274.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Mie?
Mie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.2 inches.
How is the job market in Mie?
The job market in Mie is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,078 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mie?
The median home value in Mie is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.