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Miyako, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Miyako is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 51,150. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
51,150 Population 105/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population51,150
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density105/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units20,460

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population51,150
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates39.6469°, 141.9406°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,340 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Miyako

Miyako is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 51,150. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Miyako has a population of 51,150 with a density of 105 people per square mile, spread across 486.2 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

51,150
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
486.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Miyako vs Japan Average

The median household income in Miyako is $26,100, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,637 business establishments.

Income: Miyako vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,100
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,637

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Miyako is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 20,460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units20,460

Property Tax

Climate in Miyako

Miyako has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1330 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3.5° / 5° 68.4
Feb 1°C / 34°F -3.6° / 5.6° 63.0
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F -1° / 8.7° 89.1
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.4° 83.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.7° / 18.4° 90.0
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.7° 130.0
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 17.1° / 24.1° 155.3
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 19° / 26.1° 189.1
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.3° 207.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9° / 18.7° 142.3
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.5° 62.7
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.5° 49.8
Miyako experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Japan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area486.2 sq mi (1,259.2 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates39.6469°N, 141.9406°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above Japan avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,828 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 135 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 70 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 94 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 114 km
Jul 18, 1992 118 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.9 122 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 44 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 83 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 100 km
Mar 11, 2011 134 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.7 144 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 84 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 41 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 64 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 78 km
Mar 22, 2011 130 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.4 130 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 85 km
Jul 18, 1992 92 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.4 96 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 78 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 82 km
Oct 3, 2000 123 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.3 123 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 274 km
2019 Faxai Category 1 266 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 161 km
2004 Ma-on Category 1 247 km
2002 Higos Category 1 105 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 96 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 232 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 63 km
1996 Violet Category 1 226 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 260 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 128 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 128 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 114 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m - 51 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 126 km
1968 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 103 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m - 73 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 106 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 95 km
1928 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 115 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 140 km
1981 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 132 km
1992 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m - 122 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m - 87 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m - 84 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 110 km
2025 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 129 km
1989 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 120 km
1898 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 117 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 84 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 99 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 99 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 107 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 125 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 132 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 144 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 146 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 174 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 179 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 192 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Miyako has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Miyako

Institution Type Founded Website
国立宮古海上技術短期大学校 College - ,
岩手県立大学宮古短期大学部 College - ,

Schools in Miyako

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立磯鶏小学校 - - - -
宮古市立重茂中学校 - - - -
宮古市立重茂小学校 - - - -
岩手県立宮古恵風支援学校 - - - -
宮古市立田老第一小学校 - - - -
宮古市立田老第一中学校 - - - -
宮古市立崎山小学校 - - - -
宮古市立崎山中学校 - - - -
岩手県立宮古水産高等学校 - - - -
岩手県立宮古商業高等学校 - - - -
市立花輪中学校 - - - -
市立花輪中学校 - - - -
宮古高等技術専門校 - - - -
市立河南中学校 - - - -
市立花輪小学校 - - - -
宮古市立第二中学校 - - - -
市立山口小学校 - - - -
岩手県立宮古工業高等学校 - - - -
宮古市立宮古小学校 - - - -
岩手県立宮古高等学校 - - - -
宮古市立第一中学校 - - - -
宮古市立津軽石小学校 - - - -
市立鍬ヶ崎小学校 - - - -
宮古市立愛宕小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Miyako

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Miyako

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sakiyama Shell Mound Jomon-no-mori Museum 崎山貝塚縄文の森ミュージアム
鯨と海の科学館

Libraries in Miyako

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
宮古市立図書館0.0
山田町ふれあいセンター「はぴね」0.0
岩泉町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Miyako

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
中古市場
宮古市場
宮古魚市場
山田魚市場
生産者販売

Hotels in Miyako

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ビックウェーブ
休暇村陸中宮古
湯ったり館
近江屋

Restaurants in Miyako

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OiOi食堂
おかめ
たらふく
てんまる食堂
トマト&オニオン宮古店
ミスタードーナツ
わかば食堂西ケ丘店
丼の店 おいかわ、
光蘭飯店
富士乃屋
王将

Cafes in Miyako

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

駅前cafe

Clinics in Miyako

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

おおうち消化器内科クリニック

Dentists in Miyako

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #4284104149
JP #6654072739

Train Stations in Miyako

17 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hakoishi
Haraigawa
Haratai
Hikime
Ichinowatari
Kebaraichi
Miyako
Moichi
Rikuchu-Kawai
Sabane
Sentoku
Shin-Taro
Sokei
Tarou
Tsugaruishi
Yagisawa Miyakotandai
Yamaguchi-Danchi

Bus Stations in Miyako

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

岩手県北バス宮古営業所

Gas Stations in Miyako

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
JP #429386141
JP #6646179854
潮里​ステーション

Banks in Miyako

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宮古信用金庫
宮古信用金庫
宮古信用金庫
岩手銀行
岩手銀行ATM

Shopping Malls in Miyako

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宮古市魚菜市場

Golf Courses in Miyako

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宮古カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Miyako

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Miyako

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Miyako

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Miyako

17 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hikime Summary Post Office
Iwate Hanawa Post Office
Kuwagasaki Post Office
Miyako Aramachi Post Office
Miyako Hinode Post Office
Miyako Koyamada Post Office
Miyako Post Office
Miyako Shinkawacho Post Office
Miyako Tanokami Post Office
Niisato Post Office
Omoe Post Office
Sakiyama Summary Post Office
Sentoku Post Office
Sokei Post Office
Takahama Summary Post Office
Taro Post Office
Tsugaruishi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyako

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Zuiunji 瑞雲寺
創価学会
藤原比古神社
長根寺
長根寺
長根寺高台

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Things to See Near Miyako

4 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Anegasaki Viewpoint
  • • Cape Masaki Viewpoint
  • • Jodogahama Observation Spot
  • • Shiofukiana Blowhole Observation Spot

🇯🇵 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 Miyako

What is the population of Miyako?

Miyako has a population of 51,150 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 486.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Miyako expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,100, 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Miyako?

Miyako has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Miyako?

The job market in Miyako is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,637 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Miyako?

The median home value in Miyako is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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