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Miyazu is a small city in Kyoto, Japan with a population of 16,988. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Miyazu
Miyazu is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022, the city had an estimated population of 16,988 in 8348 households and a population density of 98 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 172.74 square kilometres (66.70 sq mi).
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| Population | 16,988 |
| Population Density | 260 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5364°, 135.1993° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kyoto |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.1 inches (1,881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $34,200 |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
About Miyazu
Miyazu is a small city in Japan (Kyoto) with a population of 16,988. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Miyazu vs Japan Average
Income: Miyazu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,200 |
| 54% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 544 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,795 |
Property Tax
Climate in Miyazu
Miyazu has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 65.4 sq mi (169.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5364°N, 135.1993°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 11 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 101 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 106 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 158 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Miyazu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (4.7").
Schools in Miyazu
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 与謝の海養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立岡田中小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立日置中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立日置小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 組合立橋立中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 京都暁星高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立府中小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 京都府立宮津天橋高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮津市立宮津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮津市立宮津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 京都府看護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立栗田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 府立海洋高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立栗田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Miyazu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Miyazu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Oni Cultural Museum | ||||
| Maizuru Chiegura | ||||
| World Brick Museum | ||||
| エル・マール まいづる | ||||
| おちゃやのかか（民俗資料館） | ||||
| こころの森美術館 | ||||
| ちりめん織機展示・実演場 | ||||
| ヒカリ美術館 | ||||
| 与謝野町立江山文庫 | ||||
| 丹後ちりめん歴史観 | ||||
| 丹後古代の里資料館 | ||||
| 京都大学フィールド科学教育研究センター舞鶴水産実験所水産生物標本館 | ||||
| 京都府立丹後郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北前船資料館 | ||||
| 古墳公園はにわ資料館 | ||||
| 宮津市みやづ歴史の館 | ||||
| 小町の舎 | ||||
| 旧加悦鉄道加悦駅舎 | ||||
| 旧尾藤家住宅 | ||||
| 昆虫館 | ||||
| 海軍記念館 | ||||
| 琴引浜鳴き砂文化館 | ||||
| 福知山市 治水記念館 | ||||
| 福知山市丹波生活衣館 | ||||
| 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 | ||||
| 福知山市児童科学館 | ||||
| 福知山鉄道館 ポッポランド2号館 | ||||
| 綾部市天文館パオ | ||||
| 舞鶴引揚記念館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立日本・モンゴル民族博物館 | ||||
| 野村克也ベースボールギャラリー |
Libraries in Miyazu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Branch, East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 与謝野町立図書館 野田川分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 与謝野町立図書館加悦分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立あみの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立図書館弥栄図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立大宮図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立峰山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大江町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩滝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江山文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福知山市立図書館 中央館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福知山市立日新図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾部市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舞鶴市立東図書館中分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舞鶴市立西図書館加佐分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館但東分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Miyazu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つねよし百貨店 | |||||
| ととまーと | |||||
| やさいの駅 | |||||
| 宮津漁港 | |||||
| 宮津食品卸売市場 | |||||
| 青空朝市 |
Hotels in Miyazu
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Miyazu
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Miyazu
21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Miyazu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Miyazu
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Miyazu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Miyazu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Miyazu
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Miyazu
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Miyazu
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Miyazu
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Miyazu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Miyazu
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Miyazu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Miyazu
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Amanohashidate Ekimae Postoffice | |
| Amanohashidate Post Office | |
| Hioki Post Office | |
| Iwataki Otokoyama Post Office | |
| Iwataki Post Office | |
| Kamimiyazu Summary Post Office | |
| Kunda Post Office | |
| Miyazu Post Office | |
| Miyazunishi Post Office | |
| Yoshizu Post Office | |
| Yura Post Office | |
| 由良郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyazu
43 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amanohashidate Shrine | |
| Kongōshin-in Temple | |
| Kono Shrine | |
| Manai Shrine | |
| Monjudo Chionji | |
| Myōenji Temple | |
| Nagatani Higirijizoson | |
| Nariai-ji Temple | |
| Shirahige Shrine | |
| カトリック宮津教会 | |
| カトリック岩滝教会 | |
| 不動明王 | |
| 仏性寺 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 和貴宮神社 | |
| 国清寺 | |
| 大久保稲荷神社 | |
| 大川神社 | |
| 大頂寺 | |
| 如願寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Miyazu
What is the population of Miyazu?
Miyazu has a population of 16,988 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 65.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Miyazu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,200, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Miyazu?
Miyazu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.1 inches.
How is the job market in Miyazu?
The job market in Miyazu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 544 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Miyazu?
The median home value in Miyazu is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.