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).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

33,695 Population 123/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
82.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Mie

Mie was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population33,695
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain82.2 in/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population33,695
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates32.9667°, 131.5833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOita
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation82.2 inches (2,089 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

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.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 2.5° / 10.7° 50.1
Feb 7.3°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.5° 63.6
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.6° 100.1
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 121.2
May 19.4°C / 67°F 14.9° / 24° 134.0
Jun 23°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.6° 312.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 262.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.1° 168.1
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.3° 244.3
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.3° 146.5
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.4° / 18.2° 72.6
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13° 47.3
Mie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area274.7 sq mi (711.6 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates32.9667°N, 131.5833°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.2"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 134 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 80 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 126 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 133 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 121 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 45 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 83 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 79 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 50 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 85 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 135 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 86 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 108 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 108 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 72 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 44 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 112 km
Oct 19, 1996 25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan M5.6 137 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 133 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

63 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 131 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 113 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 232 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 89 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 217 km
2018 Trami Category 1 152 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 265 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 240 km
2017 Noru Category 1 134 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 115 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 289 km
2015 Goni Category 3 112 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 253 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 238 km
2014 Halong Category 1 148 km
2013 Danas Category 1 298 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 283 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 144 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 241 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 9 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Mie

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mie

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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

いろは
インド料理 夢や
からあげのはなぶさ
チャレンジショップ 本町物語
ひらお食堂
れと絽
創作鮨　喜久
創作鮨　喜久
喜久
喜久
大五郎
餃子の雪松 豊後大野店

Cafes in Mie

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caf'e bar peace ・KURONBO
ゆいまぁる

Monuments in Mie

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宇目町讃歌

Clinics in Mie

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宣和会藤島第一病院
帰巌会岡本病院
新生会福島病院

Dentists in Mie

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

熊瀬歯科医院

Train Stations in Mie

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inukai
Miemachi
Shigeoka
Sugao

Gas Stations in Mie

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #1116150214
JP #1662255812
カネキ石油
大分石油(株)サンブレス三重SS(apollostation)

Banks in Mie

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

九州労働金庫三重支店
大分銀行　三重支店　兼　犬飼支店
豊和銀行 三重支店

Shopping Malls in Mie

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

100円ショップ ワッツ三重トキワインダストリー店
トキワインダストリー

Stadiums & Teams in Mie

TeamLeagueDivision
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.

AirportIATAType
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium 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 OfficeAddress
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.

CenterTypePhone
Ishiwa Children's Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mie

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上赤嶺神社
蓮城寺（内山観音）

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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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.

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. Annual rainfall totals 82.2 inches.

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