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Minamisanriku, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Minamisanriku is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 12,225. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 12,225 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6781°, 141.4431° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Minamisanriku
Minamisanriku is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 12,225. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamisanriku vs Japan Average
Income: Minamisanriku vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 391 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,890 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamisanriku
Minamisanriku 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 1024 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 281.6 sq mi (729.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6781°N, 141.4431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 91 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 52 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 63 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 135 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 136 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 147 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 85 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 75 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 108 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 62 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 65 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 106 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 129 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 133 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 136 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 148 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 151 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 153 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 155 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Minamisanriku has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Minamisanriku
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizugawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Isatomae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Utatsu Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefecture MinamiSanriku High School | — | — | — | — |
| Shizugawa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Togura Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yokoyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iriya Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamisanriku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamisanriku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomori Manga Museum | ||||
| Kan Kan | ||||
| Kawa to Umi no Visitor Center | ||||
| Kesennuma City Memorial Museum | ||||
| Okawa Tsunami Memorial Hall | ||||
| Rias Ark Museum of Art | ||||
| シャークミュージアム | ||||
| 千厩酒のくら交流施設 | ||||
| 南三陸311メモリアル | ||||
| 南三陸ストーリー | ||||
| 命のらせん階段 | ||||
| 平筒沼農村文化自然学習館 | ||||
| 教育資料館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 玄昌石の館 | ||||
| 登米市歴史博物館 | ||||
| 登米市立髙倉勝子美術館 | ||||
| 登米懐古館 | ||||
| 石巻市博物館 | ||||
| 蔵の資料館 | ||||
| 詩人 梶原しげよギャラリー | ||||
| 警察資料館 | ||||
| 食農伝承館 和 |
Libraries in Minamisanriku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesennuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesennuma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょかん | 0.0 | |||||
| 南三陸町 生涯学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 南三陸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 女川つながる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 女川つながる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川崎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本吉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 登米市立登米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石巻専修大学 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamisanriku
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Fish Market | |||||
| マリンパルお魚市場 | |||||
| 志津川新魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼魚市場 |
Hotels in Minamisanriku
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minamisanriku
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minamisanriku
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Minamisanriku
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamisanriku
12 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minamisanriku
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minamisanriku
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamisanriku
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Minamisanriku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tide | ||||
| ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS |
Stadiums & Teams in Minamisanriku
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Minamisanriku
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minamisanriku
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamisanriku
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iriya Summary Post Office | |
| Kitakami Post Office | |
| Magome Post Office | |
| Masubuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Natari Summary Post Office | |
| Shizugama Post Office | |
| Tsuyama Post Office | |
| Uratsu Post Office | |
| Utatsuminato Summary Post Office | |
| Yamato Transport | |
| Yokoyama Post Office | |
| Yonekawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamisanriku
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arasawa Jinja | |
| Kinshūji | |
| Kumano Jinja | |
| Ryūmonin | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 上山八幡宮 | |
| 久須志神社 | |
| 二渡神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 地福寺 | |
| 小森御前社 | |
| 普門院 | |
| 海円寺 | |
| 清水寺 | |
| 稲荷神社 |
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What is the population of Minamisanriku?
Minamisanriku has a population of 12,225 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 281.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamisanriku expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Minamisanriku?
Minamisanriku has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minamisanriku?
The job market in Minamisanriku is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 391 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamisanriku?
The median home value in Minamisanriku is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.