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Mine, Japan

Yamaguchi · Japan

Mine is a small city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 23,247. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
23,247 Population 108/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Mine

Mine

Mine is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 21,919 in 10661 households and a population density of 46 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,472.64 square kilometres (568.59 sq mi).

People

Population23,247
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density108/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units9,299

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population23,247
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates34.1868°, 131.2162°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamaguchi
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,400
Median Age51.6 years

About Mine

Mine is a small city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 23,247. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mine has a population of 23,247 with a density of 108 people per square mile, spread across 214.6 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,247
Total Population
108
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
214.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mine vs Japan Average

The median household income in Mine is $29,400, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 744 business establishments.

Income: Mine vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,400
61% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)744

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mine 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 9,299 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, 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 Units9,299

Property Tax

Climate in Mine

Mine 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 1883 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 187.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 190.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 270.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 340.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 170.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 158.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 119.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.2
Mine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area214.6 sq mi (555.7 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates34.1868°N, 131.2162°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 109 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 149 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 117 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 79 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 42 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 145 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 114 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 69 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 131 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 132 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 139 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 142 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 40 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 85 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 124 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 131 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 105 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 127 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 206 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 87 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 216 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 195 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 257 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 154 km
2018 Trami Category 1 267 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 191 km
2017 Noru Category 1 244 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 287 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 247 km
2015 Goni Category 3 66 km
2014 Halong Category 1 234 km
2013 Danas Category 1 256 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 287 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 247 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 12 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 221 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 78 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 87 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 108 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 107 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 108 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 108 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 50 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 102 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 122 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 145 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 167 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Driest

Mine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Mine

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旧下郷小学校 - - - -
県立美祢青嶺高等学校 - - - -
市立伊佐中学校 - - - -
市立伊佐小学校 - - - -
旧豊田前中学校 - - - -
市立豊田前小学校 - - - -
mineto - - - -
私立成進高等学校 - - - -
秋芳中学校 - - - -
秋芳桂花小学校 - - - -
秋吉小学校 - - - -
旧嘉万小学校 - - - -
市立三豊小学校 - - - -
市立麦川小学校 - - - -
旧重安小学校 - - - -
田代コミュニティセンター - - - -
宇部総合支援学校美祢分教室 - - - -
市立於福小学校 - - - -
旧於福中学校 - - - -
川東コミュニティセンター - - - -
市立大嶺小学校 - - - -
市立大嶺中学校 - - - -
市立吉部小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mine

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center
hagiyaki museum
Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum
Shimonoseki City Museum of History
Shimonoseki City Museum of History
かまぼこ歴史館
ギャルリー小川
三隅山荘
下関市立美術館
下関市立美術館
下関市立長府博物館
下関市立長府博物館
世界を旅する植物館
中原中也記念館
乃木神社宝物館
乃木神社宝物館
大理石加工展示館
山口市小郡文化資料館
山口県立萩美術館・浦上記念館
山陽小野田市歴史民俗資料館
忌宮神社宝物館
忌宮神社宝物館
料金所
村田清風記念館
東行記念館
歴史民俗資料館
清流館
熊谷美術館(重要文化財熊谷家住宅)
石井茶碗美術館
石炭記念館
秋吉台エコ・ミュージアム
秋吉台科学博物館
美袮市化石館
美袮市歴史民俗資料館
萩博物館
萩史料館
萩陶芸美術館・吉賀大眉記念館
豊田ホタルの里ミュージアム
鋳銭司郷土館
長門市日置歴史民俗資料館
門司電気通信レトロ館
門司電気通信レトロ館
香月泰男美術館

Libraries in Mine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
下関市立豊田図書館0.0
下関市立長府図書館0.0
下関市立長府図書館0.0
北九州市立門司図書館0.0
宇部市学びの森くすのき0.0
宇部市立図書館0.0
宇部西高校図書館0.0
小郡町立小郡図書館0.0
山口市立児童図書館0.0
山口市立児童図書館0.0
山陽小野田市立中央図書館0.0
山陽小野田市立中央図書館赤碕分館0.0
山陽小野田市立中央図書館高千帆分館0.0
山陽小野田市立厚狭図書館0.0
秋芳図書館0.0
美東図書館0.0
美祢市立図書館0.0
萩市立明木図書館0.0
萩市立萩図書館0.0
長門市立図書館0.0
長門市立図書館ゆや分館0.0
阿知須町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Mine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
山口青果地方卸売市場
山口青果地方卸売市場

Hotels in Mine

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

一の俣温泉グランド
一の俣温泉観光
美祢グランドホテル

Restaurants in Mine

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Redking Burger
Yasutomiya
きよすぎ
ジョイフル
レストランせきギャラリー
ログキッチンぷらすわん
手打ちうどんよしの
新高館

Cafes in Mine

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hirona Cafe
あまいろcafe

Theatres in Mine

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

秋吉台国際芸術村
美祢市民会館

Castles in Mine

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

飯塚城跡

Train Stations in Mine

10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Minami-Ōmine
Mine
Nagato Futami
Ofuku
Shigeyasu
Shirōgahara
Ukahongō
Yutama
Yutama
長門二見駅

Gas Stations in Mine

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Showa Shell
Showa Shell Sekiyu
SOLATO
出光
昭和シェル

Banks in Mine

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

山口銀行

Golf Courses in Mine

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

レークスワンCC美祢C
山口レインボーヒルズ豊田湖GC
木屋川GC

Stadiums & Teams in Mine

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mine

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tokusagamine Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mine

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Hofu Airfield-Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Fukuda Nishidai Airfield-Small Airport
Hofu Gliderport-Small Airport
Ozuki Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mine

21 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Akiyoshi Post Office
Aso Post Office
Beppu Post Office
Higashiatsu Summary Post Office
Higashikibe Post Office
Horikoshi Summary Post Office
Isa Post Office
Iwanaga Post Office
Jiyoshi Post Office
Kama Post Office
Mine Post Office
Ofuku Post Office
Omine Post Office
Shimokama Summary Post Office
Shiraiwa Summary Post Office
Shirogahara Summary Post Office
Tashiro Summary Post Office
Toyota Post Office
Toyotamae Post Office
Toyotashimo Post Office
Yamasaki Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mine

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
広籏八幡宮
菅原神社
麻生八幡宮

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 Mine

What is the population of Mine?

Mine has a population of 23,247 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 214.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,400, 61% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mine?

Mine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

How is the job market in Mine?

The job market in Mine is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 744 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mine?

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

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