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Shintomi, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Shintomi is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 16,564. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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| Population | 16,564 |
| Population Density | 695 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0632°, 131.4869° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.5 inches (2,425 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Shintomi
Shintomi is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 16,564. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shintomi vs Japan Average
Income: Shintomi 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) | 530 |
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 | 6,626 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shintomi
Shintomi has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0632°N, 131.4869°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 | 135 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 139 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 63 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 94 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 55 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 58 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 55 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 60 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 79 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 59 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 20 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 39 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 25 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 52 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 35 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 56 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 60 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 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 |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 91 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 128 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 136 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 136 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Shintomi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Shintomi
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立広瀬北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立広瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宮崎県立明星視覚支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立日章学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立日章学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新富町立富田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新富町立富田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新富町立新田小中学校 (田園の里･新田学園) | — | — | — | — |
| 宮崎県立児湯るぴなす支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立佐土原高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立久峰中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立広瀬中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立広瀬西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立みやざき中央支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shintomi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shintomi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki | ||||
| Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History | ||||
| はにわ館 | ||||
| 佐土原歴史資料館（鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」） | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎大学農学部附属農業博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎市安井息軒記念館 | ||||
| 宮崎県平和祈念資料展示室 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎科学技術館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 茶臼原自然芸術館 | ||||
| 西都市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町歴史総合資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町美術館 |
Libraries in Shintomi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐土原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎学園 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立高鍋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西都市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都農町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shintomi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)宮崎竹田青果 | |||||
| ママンマルシェTAKANABE | |||||
| 児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場 | |||||
| 宮崎市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Shintomi
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shintomi
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shintomi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Shintomi
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shintomi
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shintomi
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shintomi
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shintomi
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shintomi
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shintomi
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shintomi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shintomi
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shintomi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shintomi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shintomi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shintomi
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下田島郵便局 | |
| 佐土原那珂郵便局 | |
| 広瀬郵便局 | |
| 新富郵便局 | |
| 新田郵便局 | |
| 羽佐間簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Shintomi
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 内田内科 | ||
| 大工町すぎえ腎泌尿器科・内科 | ||
| 慶明会宮崎中央眼科病院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shintomi
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下富田神社 | |
| 久家神社 | |
| 住吉神社(宮崎市塩路) | |
| 垂血神社 | |
| 大年神社 | |
| 天理教日宮分教会 | |
| 富田八幡神社 | |
| 岩地蔵 | |
| 川上神社 | |
| 末永神社 | |
| 水沼神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 白玉稲荷大明神 | |
| 紀之宮神社 | |
| 紀伊神社 | |
| 萬福禅寺 (万福寺) | |
| 遍照寺 | |
| 郷社八幡神社 | |
| 龍王神社 |
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What is the population of Shintomi?
Shintomi has a population of 16,564 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 695 people per square mile, spread across 23.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shintomi 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 Shintomi?
Shintomi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.
How is the job market in Shintomi?
The job market in Shintomi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 530 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shintomi?
The median home value in Shintomi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.