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Motomiya, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Motomiya is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 30,236. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 30,236 |
| Population Density | 890 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5139°, 140.4006° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Motomiya
Motomiya is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 30,236. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Motomiya vs Japan Average
Income: Motomiya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 968 |
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 | 12,094 |
Property Tax
Climate in Motomiya
Motomiya has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5139°N, 140.4006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 141 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 88 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 123 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 113 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 120 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 106 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 18 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 28 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 31 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 58 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 70 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 74 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 88 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 113 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 116 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 117 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 121 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 138 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 164 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Motomiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Motomiya
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 本宮市立本宮小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本宮市立本宮第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本宮市立本宮まゆみ小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立本宮高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Motomiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Motomiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| Motoazobu gallery | ||||
| あだたらふるさとホール | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二本松市和紙伝承館 | ||||
| 二本松市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 恐竜館 | ||||
| 本宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 福島市民家園 | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Motomiya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 二本松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 希望ヶ丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Motomiya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 | |||||
| 農園いちば |
Restaurants in Motomiya
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Motomiya
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motomiya
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Motomiya
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motomiya
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motomiya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Motomiya
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Motomiya
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Motomiya
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arai Summary Post Office | |
| Iwane Post Office | |
| Motomiya Kita Post Office | |
| Motomiya Post Office | |
| Shirasawa Post Office | |
| Wagisawa Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Motomiya
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mutsumi Neurology and Otolaryngology Clinic | ||
| Sakuma clinic | ||
| やぎうちクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motomiya
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 安達太良神社 | |
| 安達太良神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Motomiya
What is the population of Motomiya?
Motomiya has a population of 30,236 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 890 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Motomiya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Motomiya?
Motomiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Motomiya?
The job market in Motomiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 968 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Motomiya?
The median home value in Motomiya is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.