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
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People
Climate
| Population | 17,601 |
| Population Density | 184 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2866°, 134.1683° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kochi |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.4 inches (2,322 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2866°N, 134.1683°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Muroto-misakicho
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Muroto-misakicho
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Muroto-misakicho
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Muroto-misakicho
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Muroto-misakicho
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Muroto-misakicho
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Muroto-misakicho
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Muroto-misakicho
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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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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