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Minamida, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Minamida is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 5,378. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 5,378 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2152°, 141.4185° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Minamida
Minamida is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 5,378. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamida vs Japan Average
Income: Minamida vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 172 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,151 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 56.3 sq mi (145.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2152°N, 141.4185°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 140 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 134 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 122 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 108 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 97 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 59 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 143 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 92 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 131 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 86 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 137 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 97 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 54 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 56 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 56 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 63 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 67 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 73 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 106 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 121 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 147 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 150 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 171 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 175 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Minamida has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.5").
Schools in Minamida
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九戸村立江刺家小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 九戸村立伊保内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Minamida
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamida
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御所野縄文博物館 | ||||
| 階上町 民俗資料収集館 |
Libraries in Minamida
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽米町図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Minamida
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Minamida
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Minamida
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Minamida
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamida
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Esashika Post Office | |
| Ibonai Post Office | |
| Nikarube Summary Post Office | |
| Rikuchu Yamagata Post Office | |
| Tabe Summary Post Office | |
| 戸田郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamida
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 九戸神社 | |
| 長徳寺 |
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What is the population of Minamida?
Minamida has a population of 5,378 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 56.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamida expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Minamida?
Minamida has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minamida?
The job market in Minamida is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 172 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamida?
The median home value in Minamida is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.