Muroto-misakicho, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Muroto-misakicho is a small city in Kochi, Japan with a population of 17,601. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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

17,601 Population 184/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
91.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population17,601
Density184/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain91.4 in/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population17,601
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates33.2866°, 134.1683°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation91.4 inches (2,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Muroto-misakicho

Muroto-misakicho is a small city in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 17,601. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Muroto-misakicho

Muroto-misakicho has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2442 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 5° / 10.6° 95.2
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 5.2° / 11.4° 105.3
Mar 11.1°C / 52°F 8° / 14.2° 160.4
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 12.5° / 18.2° 202.9
May 19.2°C / 67°F 16.7° / 21.6° 253.3
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.7° / 23.9° 319.2
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 23.3° / 27.7° 264.1
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 24.3° / 29.1° 204.2
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 22.1° / 26.6° 330.3
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 17.6° / 22.2° 254.7
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 12.7° / 17.7° 168.0
Dec 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 84.8
Muroto-misakicho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 91.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Japan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates33.2866°N, 134.1683°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.4"
141% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 24, 2024.

Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 135 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 141 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 86 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 113 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 95 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 100 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 119 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 124 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 50 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 83 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 134 km
Jun 9, 2020 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan M4.8 71 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 101 km
Jan 8, 2012 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 144 km
Oct 4, 2011 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan M4.8 77 km
Mar 14, 2021 13 km S of Kainan, Japan M4.7 127 km
Sep 2, 2015 37 km ESE of Muroto-misakicho, Japan M4.7 37 km
Feb 18, 1995 16 km NW of Sumoto, Japan M4.7 140 km
Jul 31, 2021 8 km SW of Anan, Japan M4.7 75 km
Feb 6, 2015 29 km SW of Anan, Japan M4.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 281 km
2023 Lan Category 2 149 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 279 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 257 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 12 km
2018 Trami Category 1 24 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 61 km
2017 Lan Category 3 239 km
2017 Noru Category 1 27 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 83 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 34 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 119 km
2014 Halong Category 1 87 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 102 km
2011 Roke Category 4 145 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 3 km
2009 Melor Category 1 149 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 87 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 251 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 80 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 60 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 75 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m - 89 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 114 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 90 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 135 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 99 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 84 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 106 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 128 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 9.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 10.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 13.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 10.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 12.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 7.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 5.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Driest

Muroto-misakicho has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Muroto-misakicho

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立室戸小学校 - - - -
県立室戸高等学校 - - - -
市立室戸岬中学校 - - - -
市立室戸岬小学校 - - - -
市立室戸中学校 - - - -
市立三高小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Muroto-misakicho

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Muroto-misakicho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Regional Museum
モネの庭
中岡慎太郎館
室戸世界ジオパークセンター

Libraries in Muroto-misakicho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
室戸市立市民図書館0.0
東洋町立図書館0.0
田野町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Muroto-misakicho

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

6610 Geopark Muroto
Hoshino Resort Utoco Auberge and Spa
Misaki Kanko Hotel
ホテル あけのほし

Restaurants in Muroto-misakicho

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

サンフィッシュまんぼう
じばうま八
釜めし初音

Theatres in Muroto-misakicho

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

夢ひろば

Clinics in Muroto-misakicho

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

室戸市立室戸診療所

Gas Stations in Muroto-misakicho

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS

Banks in Muroto-misakicho

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

四国銀行室戸支店

Ski Resorts Near Muroto-misakicho

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Muroto-misakicho

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport

Post Offices in Muroto-misakicho

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mitsu Summary Post Office
Muroto Post Office
Muroto Shiina Post Office
Murotomisaki Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muroto-misakicho

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
24 Hotsumisaki-ji
25 Shinsho-ji
Gosho Shrine
一木神社
中道寺
住吉神社
八王子宮
法導寺
野々上神社
龍宮厳

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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What is the population of Muroto-misakicho?

Muroto-misakicho has a population of 17,601 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 95.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muroto-misakicho?

Muroto-misakicho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 91.4 inches.

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