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Miyahara, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Miyahara is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 6,590. Elevation: 1,555 ft (474 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Miyahara
Miyahara was a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
People
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| Population | 6,590 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1227°, 131.0701° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.1 inches (2,466 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Miyahara
Miyahara is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 6,590. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Miyahara vs Japan Average
Income: Miyahara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,636 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 51.3 sq mi (132.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1227°N, 131.0701°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 83 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 62 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 126 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 141 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 53 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 17 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 35 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 134 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 157 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 161 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 16.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 18.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Miyahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.9") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Miyahara
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小国養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立万成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立下城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立宮原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立小国中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立蓬莱小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立西里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立小国高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中津江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立五馬中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立出口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立塚田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立津江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Miyahara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Miyahara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| Bungomori Locomotive Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex | ||||
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 地底博物館鯛生金山 | ||||
| 坂本善三美術館 | ||||
| 天領日田歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天領日田洋酒博物館 | ||||
| 廣瀬資料館 | ||||
| 日田まちづくり歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日田祇園山鉾会館 | ||||
| 草野本家 | ||||
| 進撃の巨人ミュージアム | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 | ||||
| 雛御殿 |
Libraries in Miyahara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九重町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日田市立淡窓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Miyahara
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Miyahara
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Miyahara
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Miyahara
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Miyahara
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Miyahara
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 Miyahara
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Miyahara
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tsuetate Postoffice | |
| 出口簡易郵便局 | |
| 北里郵便局 | |
| 小国郵便局 | |
| 津江郵便局 | |
| 黒渕簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyahara
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tsuetate Hotspring Shrine | |
| Utsuo Gonge | |
| Yakushido | |
| 小国両神社 | |
| 志屋神社 | |
| 杖立皇大神宮 | |
| 杖立稲荷神社 | |
| 杖立薬師堂 | |
| 鉾納社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Miyahara
What is the population of Miyahara?
Miyahara has a population of 6,590 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 51.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Miyahara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Miyahara?
Miyahara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.1 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Miyahara?
The job market in Miyahara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 211 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Miyahara?
The median home value in Miyahara is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.