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Moroura, Japan
Saga · Japan
Moroura is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 5,609. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 5,609 |
| Population Density | 156 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4736°, 129.8720° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.4 inches (1,864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Moroura
Moroura is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 5,609. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Moroura vs Japan Average
Income: Moroura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 179 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,244 |
Property Tax
Climate in Moroura
Moroura has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4736°N, 129.8720°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 90 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 89 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 132 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 135 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 143 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 195 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Moroura has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Moroura
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立鷹島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Kaisei Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Yobuko Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立入野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立肥前中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Genkai Mirai Gakuen | - | - | - | - |
| Karatsu Seisho High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立入野小学校向島分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大良小 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Minato Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鷹島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立切木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立養源小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立納所小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立打上小学校赤木分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立打上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立打上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大良小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立名護屋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立名護屋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moroura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Moroura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folk History Data House | ||||
| Former Karatsu Bank Head Office | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Matsuro-kan Museum | ||||
| Old Takatori Family Residence | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum of Nagoya Castle | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 唐津市少年科学館 | ||||
| 唐津曳山展示場 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 小笠原記念館 | ||||
| 旧大島邸 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立鷹島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 河村美術館 | ||||
| 浜崎祇園山囃子保存会館 | ||||
| 玄海エネルギーパーク | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム |
Libraries in Moroura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genkai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Modern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐々町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市七山公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市呼子公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市打上公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市浜玉公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市肥前公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市鎮西公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moroura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| Narukaminosho | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Moroura
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moroura
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Moroura
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Moroura
7 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Moroura
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moroura
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Moroura
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moroura
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Moroura
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Moroura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Moroura
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Moroura
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Moroura
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Yobuko Post Ofiice | |
| 仮屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 値賀郵便局 | |
| 入野郵便局 | |
| 切木郵便局 | |
| 加唐島簡易郵便局 | |
| 加部島簡易郵便局 | |
| 名護屋郵便局 | |
| 大良簡易郵便局 | |
| 小川島簡易郵便局 | |
| 打上郵便局 | |
| 星賀郵便局 | |
| 福島土谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 納所郵便局 | |
| 阿翁浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 馬渡島郵便局 | |
| 高串郵便局 | |
| 鷹島郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moroura
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Atago Shrine | |
| Tashima Shrine | |
| ちんちんした狛犬 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 大東亜戦争出兵記念碑 | |
| 天神宮 | |
| 岬神社 | |
| 逆立ちした狛犬 | |
| 鳥居 |
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What is the population of Moroura?
Moroura has a population of 5,609 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 36.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Moroura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Moroura?
Moroura 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 78°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches.
How is the job market in Moroura?
The job market in Moroura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Moroura?
The median home value in Moroura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.