Minamiura, Japan
Oita · Japan
Minamiura is a small town in Oita, Japan with a population of 1,725. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,725 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7226°, 131.6470° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.3 inches (1,684 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Minamiura
Minamiura is a small town in Japan (Oita) with a population of 1,725. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 443.9 sq mi (1,149.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7226°N, 131.6470°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 121 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 47 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 135 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 47 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 55 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 80 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 87 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 165 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in |
Minamiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Minamiura
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立来浦中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立来浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立双国高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 姫島村立姫島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立姫島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 国東市立竹田津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 国東市立国見中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 国東市立伊美小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 国東市立熊毛小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Minamiura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamiura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas | ||||
| 国東市歴史体験学習館 | ||||
| 国見ふるさと展示館 | ||||
| 鬼会の里 歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Minamiura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| くにさき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国見町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武蔵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Minamiura
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Minamiura
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Minamiura
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamiura
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 国見郵便局 | |
| 姫島郵便局 | |
| 岩戸寺簡易郵便局 | |
| 来浦郵便局 | |
| 熊毛郵便局 | |
| 竹田津郵便局 | |
| 野田簡易郵便局 | |
| 香々地郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamiura
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊美別宮社 | |
| 岐部神社 | |
| 岩倉八幡神社 | |
| 海岸寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Minamiura?
Minamiura has a population of 1,725 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 443.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Minamiura?
Minamiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.3 inches.
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