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Minamiminowa, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Minamiminowa is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 15,797. Elevation: 2,205 ft (672 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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| Population | 15,797 |
| Population Density | 566 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8729°, 137.9750° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.9 inches (1,495 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.1 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Minamiminowa
Minamiminowa is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 15,797. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamiminowa vs Japan Average
Income: Minamiminowa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 506 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,319 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamiminowa
Minamiminowa 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 1311 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8729°N, 137.9750°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 148 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 148 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 134 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 144 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 39 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 45 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 46 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 53 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 77 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 85 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 89 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 97 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 103 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 113 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 114 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 117 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Minamiminowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Minamiminowa
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南箕輪村立南部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 伊那市立西箕輪中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 伊那市立西箕輪小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長野県伊那養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長野県上伊那農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立高遠高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamiminowa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamiminowa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmo museum | ||||
| Iijima History and Folk Museum | ||||
| Ina City Sozokan | ||||
| Informel Museum Nakagawa | ||||
| Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum | ||||
| Nakamura House | ||||
| Narakawa, Historical and Folkloric Museum | ||||
| Nomura Yohko botanical drawing museum | ||||
| PRINCE&SKYLINE MUSEUM | ||||
| Suwa City Museum | ||||
| Takato Museum of History | ||||
| イルフ童画館 | ||||
| おもしろかっぱ館 | ||||
| しもすわ今昔館おいでや | ||||
| 上問屋史料館 | ||||
| 下諏訪町立諏訪湖 博物館・赤彦記念館 | ||||
| 中川村文化会館 | ||||
| 今井邦子文学館 | ||||
| 伊藤近代美術館 | ||||
| 伊那市考古資料館 | ||||
| 信州高遠美術館 | ||||
| 北澤美術館 | ||||
| 原田泰治美術館 | ||||
| 味噌川ダム防災資料館 | ||||
| 宿場街道資料館 | ||||
| 岡谷市立岡谷美術考古館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー美術館 | ||||
| 市立岡谷蚕糸博物館 | ||||
| 平出博物館 | ||||
| 木曽義仲館 | ||||
| 木祖村郷土館 | ||||
| 箕輪町郷土博物館 | ||||
| 義仲館 | ||||
| 茅野市八ヶ岳総合博物館 | ||||
| 茅野市神長宮守矢史料館 | ||||
| 諏訪市美術館 | ||||
| 贄川関所・木曽考古館 | ||||
| 辰野町世界昆虫博物館 | ||||
| 辰野美術館 | ||||
| 飯島町歴史民族資料館 陣嶺館 | ||||
| 駒ヶ根市郷土館 |
Libraries in Minamiminowa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suwa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| えんぱーく | 0.0 | |||||
| 下諏訪町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊那市立伊那図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊那市立高遠町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南箕輪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮田村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 箕輪町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 辰野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯島町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 駒ヶ根市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamiminowa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みはらしファームとれたて市場 |
Hotels in Minamiminowa
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minamiminowa
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minamiminowa
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Minamiminowa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Minamiminowa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamiminowa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minamiminowa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minamiminowa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamiminowa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minamiminowa
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Minamiminowa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masumi | ||||
| 伊東酒造 | ||||
| 本金 | ||||
| 杉の森 | ||||
| 舞姫 | ||||
| 麗人酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Minamiminowa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Minamiminowa
43 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minamiminowa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamiminowa
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Minami-Minowa Post Office | |
| 佐川急便 | |
| 西箕輪郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamiminowa
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chūsenji | |
| Hakusansha | |
| Katsuma Yakushidō | |
| Miroku Suwa Jinja | |
| Seiryūji | |
| Shounji | |
| 仲仙寺本坊客殿 | |
| 双葉神社 | |
| 大照神社 | |
| 大芝神社 | |
| 峯山寺 | |
| 建福寺 | |
| 桂泉院 | |
| 樹林寺 | |
| 殿村八幡宮 | |
| 羽広神社 | |
| 蓮華寺 | |
| 藤原神社 | |
| 金毘羅神社 | |
| 鉾持神社 |
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What is the population of Minamiminowa?
Minamiminowa has a population of 15,797 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 566 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamiminowa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Minamiminowa?
Minamiminowa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minamiminowa?
The job market in Minamiminowa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 506 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamiminowa?
The median home value in Minamiminowa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.