Mugiura, Japan

Tokushima · Japan

Mugiura is a small town in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 3,743. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,743 Population 9/sq mi density

-3 ft Elevation -1 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 16°C

77.9 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population3,743

Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)

Rain77.9 in/yr

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)

Population	3,743
Population Density	9 / sq mi
Elevation	-3 ft (-1 m)
Coordinates	33.6659°, 134.4229°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Tokushima
Average Temperature	62°F (16°C)
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	77.9 inches (1,979 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mugiura

Mugiura is a small town in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 3,743. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mugiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above Japan avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation	-3 ft (-1 m)
Area	441.5 sq mi (1,143.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6659°N, 134.4229°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.9"

105% above Japan avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995	8 km S of Akashi, Japan	M6.9	116 km
Apr 12, 2013	6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan	M5.8	87 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km SE of Kainan, Japan	M5.7	99 km
Mar 13, 2019	22 km ESE of Anan, Japan	M5.2	43 km
Apr 26, 2007	15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan	M5.1	93 km
Apr 14, 2000	10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan	M5.1	82 km
Oct 20, 1991	45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan	M5.1	85 km
Jan 16, 1995	20 km SW of Akashi, Japan	M5.0	105 km
Jul 5, 2011	12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan	M5.0	75 km
Jun 16, 2022	5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan	M4.9	34 km
Feb 21, 2011	12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan	M4.9	86 km
Sep 28, 1990	24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan	M4.9	143 km
Aug 22, 1994	39 km S of Anan, Japan	M4.9	20 km
Jul 20, 2010	8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan	M4.9	123 km
Oct 13, 1995	10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan	M4.9	123 km
Jan 8, 2012	29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan	M4.8	103 km
Oct 4, 2011	14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan	M4.8	49 km
May 26, 2005	6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan	M4.8	87 km
Jan 16, 1995	8 km S of Izumisano, Japan	M4.8	111 km
Aug 9, 2011	19 km SSW of K?ya, Japan	M4.8	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Nakri	Category 1	293 km
2023	Lan	Category 2	118 km
2018	Jebi	Category 3	22 km
2018	Trami	Category 1	52 km
2018	Cimaron	Category 1	17 km
2018	Jongdari	Category 1	263 km
2017	Lan	Category 2	247 km
2017	Noru	Category 1	10 km
2016	Malakas	Category 1	129 km
2015	Nangka	Category 1	75 km
2014	Phanfone	Category 2	117 km
2014	Halong	Category 1	128 km
2012	Jelawat	Category 1	127 km
2011	Roke	Category 4	163 km
2011	Ma-on	Category 1	18 km
2009	Melor	Category 1	153 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 1	106 km
2007	Usagi	Category 3	281 km
2007	Man-yi	Category 1	185 km
2005	Mawar	Category 3	276 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1854	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	28.0 m	3,000	83 km
1707	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	25.7 m	5,000	63 km
1605	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	10.0 m	5,000	86 km
684	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	3.0 m	-	136 km
1711	SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN	Earthquake	2.0 m	1,000	81 km
1510	OSAKA BAY	Earthquake	2.0 m	-	137 km
1808	E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE	Earthquake	1.5 m	-	44 km
1948	TOKAIDO	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	126 km
1995	KOBE, JAPAN	Earthquake	0.3 m	6,434	119 km
1791	OASAKA BAY	Earthquake	-	-	129 km
1498	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	-	-	74 km
1361	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	-	660	91 km
1331	OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE	Earthquake	-	-	72 km
1099	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	-	-	125 km
887	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	-	-	110 km
745	OSAKA BAY, JAPAN	Earthquake	-	-	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	7.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	8.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	11.7 in
July	78°F (26°C)	8.5 in
August	80°F (27°C)	7.3 in	Warmest
September	75°F (24°C)	11.8 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	6.5 in
November	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in	Driest

Mugiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Mugiura

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
牟岐町立牟岐中学校	-	-	-	-
牟岐町立牟岐小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Mugiura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Mugiura

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum
海洋自然博物館マリンジャム
海陽町立博物館
相生森林美術館
貝の資料館「モラスコむぎ」
那賀町山のおもちゃ美術館
那賀町木沢歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Mugiura

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
日和佐町立図書・資料館		0.0
東洋町立図書館		0.0
海陽町海南図書館		0.0
牟岐町立図書館		0.0

Hotels in Mugiura

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

民宿リバーランズ

Restaurants in Mugiura

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

活魚料理家形船

海山荘

Castles in Mugiura

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

牟岐城跡

Train Stations in Mugiura

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hegawa

Mugi

Sabase

Gas Stations in Mugiura

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #298741447

JP #298741454

庄野石油

Banks in Mugiura

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

徳島銀行牟岐支店

Shopping Malls in Mugiura

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PORTO牟岐

Stadiums & Teams in Mugiura

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Mugiura

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Mugiura

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Takamatsu Airport	TAK	Large Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base	TKS	Large Airport

Post Offices in Mugiura

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Debajima Summary Post Office
Mugi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mugiura

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Bekkaku04 Sabadaishi Honbou
大山神社
天神社
正観寺
海蔵寺
般若心経塔
観音洞・不動洞入口
護真堂

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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 Mugiura

What is the population of Mugiura?

Mugiura has a population of 3,743 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 441.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mugiura?

Mugiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 77.9 inches.

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