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Miharu, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Miharu is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 17,471. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Miharu
Miharu is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 17,471 in 6348 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 72.76 square kilometres (28.09 sq mi).
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A+Climate
| Population | 17,471 |
| Population Density | 622 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4333°, 140.4833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Miharu
Miharu is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 17,471. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Miharu vs Japan Average
Income: Miharu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 559 |
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 | 6,988 |
Property Tax
Climate in Miharu
Miharu has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1383 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4333°N, 140.4833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 80 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 116 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 115 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 102 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 101 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 30 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 40 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 41 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 57 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 79 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 81 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 86 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 112 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 115 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 119 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 121 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 146 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 172 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Miharu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Miharu
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三春町立中妻小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立田村高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立岩江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立岩江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 中郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Miharu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Miharu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| あだたらふるさとホール | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二本松市和紙伝承館 | ||||
| 二本松市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天地人館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 恐竜館 | ||||
| 本宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Miharu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 二本松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 希望ヶ丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Miharu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 |
Hotels in Miharu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Miharu
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Miharu
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Miharu
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Miharu
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Miharu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Miharu
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Miharu
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Miharu
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanameda Post Office | |
| Miharu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Miharu Hachimammachi Post Office | |
| Miharu Post Office | |
| Mogi Post Office | |
| Nakasato Summary Post Office | |
| Nakatsuma Post Office | |
| Nishida Post Office | |
| Shitaeda Summary Post Office | |
| Takano Post Office | |
| Yanagibashi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Miharu
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光善寺 | |
| 法蔵寺 | |
| 白石山天満宮 | |
| 紫雲寺 | |
| 高乾院 | |
| 高屋敷稲荷神社 | |
| 鹿島大神宮 | |
| 龍隠院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Miharu
What is the population of Miharu?
Miharu has a population of 17,471 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 622 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Miharu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 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 Miharu?
Miharu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Miharu?
The job market in Miharu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 559 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Miharu?
The median home value in Miharu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.