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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).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,725 Population 4/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
66.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,725
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,600
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units690

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain66.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,725
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates33.7226°, 131.6470°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOita
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation66.3 inches (1,684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,600
Median Age50.2 years

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.

Minamiura has a population of 1,725 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 443.9 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,725
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
443.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Minamiura vs Japan Average

The median household income in Minamiura is $28,600, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Minamiura vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,600
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Minamiura is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 690 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units690

Property Tax

Minamiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area443.9 sq mi (1,149.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates33.7226°N, 131.6470°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 133 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 91 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 140 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 17 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 85 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 80 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 116 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 136 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 75 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 118 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 106 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 92 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 17 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 78 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 136 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 133 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 94 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 133 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

57 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 185 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 98 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 278 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 239 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 134 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 249 km
2018 Trami Category 1 202 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 273 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 226 km
2017 Noru Category 1 179 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 183 km
2015 Goni Category 3 108 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 259 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 300 km
2014 Halong Category 1 173 km
2013 Danas Category 1 291 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 184 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 266 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 32 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Minamiura

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Radio Stations near Minamiura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Minamiura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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

Cosmo Oil Company
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
JA-SS
Showa Shell Sekiyu
シェル
シェル
出光

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.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
JASDF Hofu AirfieldMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofu GliderportSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport
Tachibana Wind ParkSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Minamiura

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
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).

NameAddress
伊美別宮社
岐部神社
岩倉八幡神社
海岸寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minamiura

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. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Minamiura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.3 inches.

How is the job market in Minamiura?

The job market in Minamiura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Minamiura?

The median home value in Minamiura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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