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Shība, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Shība is a small town in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 2,503. Elevation: 2,297 ft (700 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,503 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4667°, 131.1575° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 117.9 inches (2,994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.1 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Shība
Shība is a small town in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 2,503. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet (700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shība vs Japan Average
Income: Shība 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) | 80 |
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 | 1,001 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 231.1 sq mi (598.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4667°N, 131.1575°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 86 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 106 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 117 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 109 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 81 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 81 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 130 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 114 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 71 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 90 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 59 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 101 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 83 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 77 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 75 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 65 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 69 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 87 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 93 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 94 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 20.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 22.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Shība has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.2") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Shība
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立不土野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立仲塔小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 村立小崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立尾向小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立松尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立鹿野遊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shiiba Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 村立椎葉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shība
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shība
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts | ||||
| 小川城址公園 | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 | ||||
| 百済の館 | ||||
| 高千穂町コミュニティセンター（歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Shība
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ミニライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館蘇陽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高千穂町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shība
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takachiho Gamadase market |
Hotels in Shība
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shība
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shība
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shība
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shība
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shība
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shība
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shība
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shība
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上椎葉郵便局 | |
| 不土野簡易郵便局 | |
| 尾崎郵便局 | |
| 松尾郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shība
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shiiba Itsukushima Jinja Shrine | |
| 弘法大師 上椎葉巡礼所 三十三番 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shība
What is the population of Shība?
Shība has a population of 2,503 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 231.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shība 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 Shība?
Shība 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 70°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shība?
The job market in Shība is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shība?
The median home value in Shība is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.