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Mochibaru, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Mochibaru is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 25,591. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Mochibaru
Mochibaru Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Mimata, Miyazaki, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.
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| Population | 25,591 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7551°, 131.1298° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.8 inches (2,483 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Mochibaru
Mochibaru is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 25,591. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mochibaru vs Japan Average
Income: Mochibaru 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) | 819 |
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 | 10,236 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mochibaru
Mochibaru has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7551°N, 131.1298°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 | 135 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 83 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 48 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 101 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 35 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 38 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 73 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 84 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 42 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 18 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 104 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 32 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 48 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 51 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 80 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 136 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 148 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 17.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Mochibaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.0") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Mochibaru
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 都城市立山之口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立麓小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立山之口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立沖水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三股西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 三股町立三股小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三股中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮崎県立高城高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立高城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立高城中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立志和池中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立志和池小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立富吉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立沖水中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立都城東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立長田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立梶山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 三股町立宮村小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立勝岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立縄瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立石山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立有水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立有水中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mochibaru
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mochibaru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 商家資料館 | ||||
| 大隅郷土館 | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 日南市国際交流センター小村記念館 | ||||
| 曽於市立末吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 財部郷土館 | ||||
| 都城市立美術館 | ||||
| 都城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 野尻町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 飫肥郷土芸能館 |
Libraries in Mochibaru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| phalla | 0.0 | |||||
| 三股町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 末吉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都城市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mochibaru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （株）都城公設卸売市場 |
Hotels in Mochibaru
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mochibaru
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mochibaru
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mochibaru
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mochibaru
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mochibaru
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mochibaru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小玉醸造 | ||||
| 松の露酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Mochibaru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mochibaru
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mochibaru
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三股郵便局 | |
| 下水流簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮村郵便局 | |
| 山之口郵便局 | |
| 山之口麓簡易郵便局 | |
| 山野原簡易郵便局 | |
| 志和池郵便局 | |
| 有水郵便局 | |
| 植木簡易郵便局 | |
| 石山簡易郵便局 | |
| 蓼池郵便局 | |
| 都城高木郵便局 | |
| 長田簡易郵便局 | |
| 高城町郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mochibaru
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 御年神社 | |
| 早馬神社 | |
| 的野正八幡宮 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mochibaru
What is the population of Mochibaru?
Mochibaru has a population of 25,591 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mochibaru 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 Mochibaru?
Mochibaru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.8 inches.
How is the job market in Mochibaru?
The job market in Mochibaru is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 819 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mochibaru?
The median home value in Mochibaru is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.