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Miyake, Japan

Tokyo · Japan

Miyake is a small town in Tokyo, Japan with a population of 2,273. Elevation: 2,283 ft (696 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,273 Population 317/sq mi density
2,283 ft Elevation 696 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
106.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$45,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,800 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $830/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,273
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density317/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,800
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,000
Rent$830
Housing Units909

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain106.5 in/yr
Sunny Days143/yr
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Population2,273
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Coordinates34.0899°, 139.5195°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTokyo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation106.5 inches (2,706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$45,800
Median Age44.7 years

About Miyake

Miyake is a small town in Japan (Tokyo) with a population of 2,273. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet (696 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Miyake has a population of 2,273 with a density of 317 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,273
Total Population
317
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above Japan avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Miyake vs Japan Average

The median household income in Miyake is $45,800, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Miyake vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,800
39% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Miyake is $166,000, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below the national average of $1,163). There are 909 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,000
41% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units909

Property Tax

Miyake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Japan avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days143 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates34.0899°N, 139.5195°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.5"
180% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.64"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,627 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 25 km
Sep 23, 1990 153 km SSE of ?yama, Japan M6.5 122 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 84 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 73 km
Sep 23, 1990 162 km SSE of ?yama, Japan M6.2 127 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 136 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 35 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 39 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 92 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 117 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 120 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 41 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 37 km
May 14, 2023 156 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.8 88 km
Jul 9, 2005 194 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan M5.8 142 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 114 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 23 km
Feb 28, 1998 127 km S of ?yama, Japan M5.7 147 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 27 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 4 153 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 132 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 122 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 215 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 241 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 48 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 94 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 15 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 155 km
2017 Lan Category 2 228 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 23 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 137 km
2014 Fengshen Category 1 292 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 158 km
2011 Roke Category 2 182 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 197 km
2009 Melor Category 1 269 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 74 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 251 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 150 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 112 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 73 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 131 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 112 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 90 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 136 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 86 km
1972 CHICHI JIMA Earthquake 0.5 m 140 km
1972 EAST OFF HACHIJO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 148 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 84 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 110 km
1990 W. OF BONIN ISLANDS, IZU IS., JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 94 km
1982 S. OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 30 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 73 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 25 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 35 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 39 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miyakejima (1 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 1 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 25 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 37 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 41 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 53 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 71 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 98 km
Hachijojima Stratovolcano(es) 854 m (2,802 ft) 1606 108 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 135 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 159 km
Aogashima Stratovolcano 423 m (1,388 ft) 1785 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
February 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in Coldest
March 51°F (11°C) 8.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 9.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 12.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 12.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 8.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Driest

Miyake has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 106.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (5.0").

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Schools in Miyake

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miyake Junior High School
Miyake Elementary School
Miyakejima High School
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Radio Stations near Miyake

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Miyake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
三宅島郷土資料館

Libraries in Miyake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miyake Library0.0
三宅村立図書館0.0

Hotels in Miyake

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

snapper
ホテル海楽
三宅島釣宿 新鼻荘

Restaurants in Miyake

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

misaki+cafe
サンライズ
とんとん
フェニックス
大衆割烹 さぶちゃん
焼肉 ソウル

Cafes in Miyake

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFE691
ハート食堂

Veterinaries in Miyake

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

シタヤマ動物病院

Gas Stations in Miyake

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
IDEMITSU
JP #4346517392
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Miyake

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

七島信用金庫

Airports Near Miyake

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Miyakejima AirportMYEMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Kozushima AirportSmall Airport
Niijima AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Miyake

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Miyakejima Post Office
Tsubota Post Office
三宅島伊ケ谷郵便局
三宅島伊豆郵便局
三宅島阿古郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyake

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
二宮神社
八十司神社
后神社
坪田観音(旧蹟 伊波耶観音神社)
富賀神社
差出神社
御祭神社
御笏神社
椎取神社
椎取神社 本殿
海蔵寺
火戸寄神社
若宮神社
荒島神社
西之御門宮
飯王子神社・酒王子神社

Explore Near Miyake

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

Volcanoes Near Miyake

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m 2010
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m 4100 BC

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 Miyake

What is the population of Miyake?

Miyake has a population of 2,273 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Miyake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,800, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,000 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Miyake?

Miyake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.5 inches.

How is the job market in Miyake?

The job market in Miyake is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Miyake?

The median home value in Miyake is $166,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $830.

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