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Nichinan, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Nichinan is a mid-size city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 51,241. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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| Population | 51,241 |
| Population Density | 248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6000°, 131.3667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.4 inches (2,549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Nichinan
Nichinan is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 51,241. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nichinan vs Japan Average
Income: Nichinan vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,640 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 20,496 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nichinan
Nichinan 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 2495 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 207.0 sq mi (536.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6000°N, 131.3667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 63 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 61 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 66 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 98 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 80 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 41 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 33 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 20 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 69 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 22 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 61 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 76 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 87 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 164 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 166 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Nichinan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 100.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Nichinan
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立鵜戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南市立飫肥中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南市立北郷小中学校出入口 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南市立飫肥中学校入口 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南市立油津中学校入口 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南市立北郷小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立日南学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立日南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立日南農林高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立日南工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立潟上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立南郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立南郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立北郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日南養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉野方小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鵜戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立酒谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立酒谷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立細田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立細田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立油津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立油津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜ヶ丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大窪小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大堂津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吾田東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吾田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吾田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nichinan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nichinan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| トロピカルドーム | ||||
| 商家資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎大学農学部附属農業博物館 | ||||
| 日南市国際交流センター小村記念館 | ||||
| 都井岬ビジターセンター うまの館 | ||||
| 飫肥郷土芸能館 |
Libraries in Nichinan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三股町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間中学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南市立図書館分館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nichinan
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nichinan
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nichinan
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nichinan
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Nichinan
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nichinan
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nichinan
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nichinan
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nichinan
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nichinan
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nichinan
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nichinan
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nichinan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小玉醸造 | ||||
| 松の露酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Nichinan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nichinan
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nichinan
20 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 北河内郵便局 | |
| 北郷郵便局 | |
| 南郷郵便局 | |
| 吾田郵便局 | |
| 坊主田簡易郵便局 | |
| 外浦郵便局 | |
| 大堂津郵便局 | |
| 大窪簡易郵便局 | |
| 日南星倉簡易郵便局 | |
| 日南東郷郵便局 | |
| 日南郵便局 | |
| 栄松簡易郵便局 | |
| 油津郵便局 | |
| 深瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 目井津簡易郵便局 | |
| 萩之嶺郵便局 | |
| 酒谷郵便局 | |
| 風田簡易郵便局 | |
| 飫肥郵便局 | |
| 鵜戸郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nichinan
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 吾田神社 | |
| 平野神社 | |
| 恵比寿神社 | |
| 浄念寺 | |
| 立正佼成会 | |
| 願成就寺 | |
| 飫肥教会 |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Nichinan
1 places within 15 km
- • Sunmesse Nichinan
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nichinan
What is the population of Nichinan?
Nichinan has a population of 51,241 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 207.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nichinan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Nichinan?
Nichinan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.4 inches.
How is the job market in Nichinan?
The job market in Nichinan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,640 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nichinan?
The median home value in Nichinan is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.