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Minamibōsō, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Minamibōsō is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 35,831. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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| Population | 35,831 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0313°, 139.9265° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Minamibōsō
Minamibōsō is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 35,831. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamibōsō vs Japan Average
Income: Minamibōsō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,147 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,332 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamibōsō
Minamibōsō 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 1774 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 714.9 sq mi (1,851.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0313°N, 139.9265°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 40 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 39 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 143 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 40 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 72 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 66 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 29 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 122 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 71 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 70 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Oshima (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 59 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 77 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 82 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 85 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 93 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 111 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 115 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 115 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 132 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 187 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 188 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 197 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Minamibōsō has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.7").
Colleges & Universities in Minamibōsō
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東京大学千葉演習林 | University | — | — |
| 東京大学千葉演習林 天津事務所 | University | — | — |
Schools in Minamibōsō
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南房総市立千倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南房総市立嶺南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南房総市立嶺南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kokonoe Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 南房総市立三芳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南房総市立千倉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南房総市立三芳中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamibōsō
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shonan Beach FM 78.9 湘南ビーチ | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Japan Hits - asia DREAM radio | j-pop, japanese | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Minamibōsō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Asobara no Tani | ||||
| Awa Museum | ||||
| Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum | ||||
| Izumi Motoya Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| MJG STUDIO （X JAPAN） | ||||
| Nokogiriyama Museum of Art | ||||
| Perry Memorial | ||||
| Shirahama Maritime Museum of Art | ||||
| Yokosuka Museum of Art | ||||
| シェイクスピア・カントリー・パーク | ||||
| 千葉県酪農のさと | ||||
| 房総自由民権資料館 | ||||
| 房総郷土美術館 | ||||
| 森林博物資料館 | ||||
| 海岸美術館 | ||||
| 清澄寺霊宝殿 | ||||
| 片倉ダム記念館 | ||||
| 観音崎灯台資料展示室 | ||||
| 観音崎自然博物館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 酪農資料館 | ||||
| 青木繁「海の幸」記念館・小谷家住宅 | ||||
| 館山市立博物館 | ||||
| 鴨川市民ギャラリー | ||||
| 鴨川市郷土資料館・文化財センター | ||||
| 鹿野山神野寺宝物拝観所 |
Libraries in Minamibōsō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MInami Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 南房総市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 館山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鴨川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamibōsō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaru Ichiba | |||||
| Minnami no Sato | |||||
| ななうら横丁 | |||||
| ファミリーファーム保田 | |||||
| 海のマルシェたてやま |
Hotels in Minamibōsō
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minamibōsō
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minamibōsō
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Minamibōsō
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Minamibōsō
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamibōsō
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minamibōsō
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamibōsō
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minamibōsō
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Minamibōsō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Minamibōsō
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Niijima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamibōsō
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chikura Makita Post Office | |
| Chikura Post Office | |
| Chikura Shirako Post Office | |
| GreenFarm Tateyama-nai Post Office | |
| Heguri Post Office | |
| Maruyama Ishidō Post Office | |
| Maruyama Post | |
| Miyoshi Post Office | |
| Takida Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Minamibōsō
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| くどう小児科クリニック | ||
| 小磯第２診療所 | ||
| 小磯診療所 | ||
| 白ゆり総合リハケアクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamibōsō
79 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chikura Shrine | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| Hakusan Shrine | |
| Hitomaru Shrine | |
| Ryōsha Shrine | |
| Tajikarao Shrine | |
| 七面堂 | |
| 七面堂 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 下立松原神社 | |
| 仁王門 | |
| 仁王門 | |
| 伊豫大明神 | |
| 住吉寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 勝蔵寺 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Minamibōsō?
Minamibōsō has a population of 35,831 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 714.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamibōsō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Minamibōsō?
Minamibōsō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Minamibōsō?
The job market in Minamibōsō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,147 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamibōsō?
The median home value in Minamibōsō is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.