All Countries
Mitai, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Mitai is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 11,642. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Mitai, Japan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 11,642 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7000°, 131.3000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.1 inches (2,542 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Mitai
Mitai is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 11,642. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mitai vs Japan Average
Income: Mitai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 373 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,657 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mitai
Mitai 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 3148 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 104.7 sq mi (271.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7000°N, 131.3000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 94 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 76 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 129 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 138 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 79 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 108 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 79 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 140 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 92 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 67 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 111 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 103 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 70 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 43 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 65 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 94 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 95 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 123 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 17.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Mitai has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 100.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Mitai
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立上岩戸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立向山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立向山北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立向山南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立岩戸中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立岩戸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立押方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高千穂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高巣野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高千穂高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Takachiho Middle School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mitai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mitai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 天岩戸神社徴古館 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 | ||||
| 高千穂町コミュニティセンター（歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Mitai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ミニライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館蘇陽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高千穂町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mitai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takachiho Gamadase market |
Hotels in Mitai
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mitai
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mitai
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mitai
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mitai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mitai
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mitai
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mitai
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mitai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mitai
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mitai
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mitai
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上野郵便局 | |
| 天岩戸郵便局 | |
| 天翔大橋簡易郵便局 | |
| 押方簡易郵便局 | |
| 田原郵便局 | |
| 高千穂郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mitai
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amano Iwato Shrine | |
| Amano Yasugawara Cave | |
| Takachiho Shrine | |
| くしふる神社 | |
| 上野神社 | |
| 下野八幡大神社 | |
| 中畑神社 | |
| 二上神社 | |
| 二嶽神社 | |
| 八大龍王水神 | |
| 向山神社 | |
| 天岩戸神社（東本宮） | |
| 岩戸坂弁財天 | |
| 瀬織津姫神社 | |
| 熊野鳴滝神社 | |
| 秋元神社 | |
| 芝原神社 | |
| 荒立神社 | |
| 菊宮神社 | |
| 落立神社 |
Explore Near Mitai
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mitai
What is the population of Mitai?
Mitai has a population of 11,642 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 104.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mitai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Mitai?
Mitai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.1 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mitai?
The job market in Mitai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 373 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mitai?
The median home value in Mitai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.