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Minamata, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Minamata is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 29,428. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 29,428 |
| Population Density | 467 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2167°, 130.4000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.4 inches (2,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Minamata
Minamata is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 29,428. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamata vs Japan Average
Income: Minamata vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 942 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,771 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamata
Minamata 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 1941 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 63.1 sq mi (163.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2167°N, 130.4000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 60 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 75 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 107 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 120 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 119 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 98 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 137 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 75 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 37 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 22 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 53 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 54 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 61 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 112 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 125 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 150 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 154 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Minamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.1") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Minamata
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立水俣第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水俣第一中学校浜分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水俣第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水俣第三中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水俣第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水俣第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立深川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立湯出小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立袋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立袋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立水俣工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立水俣高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 出水市立切通小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Minamata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| つなぎ美術館 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 倉岳歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市ツル博物館クレインパークいずみ | ||||
| 出水市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 出水麓歴史館 | ||||
| 国立水俣病総合研究センター 水俣病情報センター | ||||
| 天草市新和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草市立天草切支丹館 | ||||
| 天草市立御所浦恐竜の島博物館 | ||||
| 日本マングリンセンター | ||||
| 本渡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 水俣市立 水俣病資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県環境センター | ||||
| 阿久根市立郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Minamata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上天草市立龍ヶ岳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天草市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立御所浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦北町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長島町立鷹巣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿久根市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 | |||||
| 阿久根青果市場 |
Hotels in Minamata
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamata
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Minamata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Minamata
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamata
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 前田簡易郵便局 | |
| 御所浦郵便局 | |
| 水俣丸島郵便局 | |
| 水俣古城簡易郵便局 | |
| 水俣昭和郵便局 | |
| 水俣月浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 水俣深川簡易郵便局 | |
| 水俣白浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 水俣百間簡易郵便局 | |
| 水俣郵便局 | |
| 水俣陣内郵便局 | |
| 湯出郵便局 | |
| 袋郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamata
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 月浦キリスト教会 | |
| 湯の鶴温泉神社 |
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What is the population of Minamata?
Minamata has a population of 29,428 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 467 people per square mile, spread across 63.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamata expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Minamata?
Minamata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.4 inches.
How is the job market in Minamata?
The job market in Minamata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 942 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamata?
The median home value in Minamata is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.