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Miyakonojō Prefecture
is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 158,235 in 72394 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is , making it the largest city in the prefecture in terms of area. Geography Miyakonojō is located at the southwestern tip of Miyazaki Prefecture in the Miyakonojō basin, approximately 50 km west-southwest of Miyazaki City and approximately 90 km east-northeast of Kagoshima City. The northern, western, and southern parts of the city border Kagoshima Prefecture.The Ōyodo River flows roughly from north to south through the center of the city, and the city is surrounded by the Kirishima Mountains to the west and the Wanizuka Mountains to the east. Neighboring municipalities Kagoshima Prefecture * Kirishima * Shibushi * Soo Miyazaki Prefecture *Kobayashi * Kushima * Mimata * Miyazaki * Nichinan * Takaharu Climate Miyakonojō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classificatio ...
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Cities Of Japan
A is a local Public administration, administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and t ...
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Ōyodo River
The is a river which runs through Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan and ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. River communities The river passes through or forms the boundary of the following communities: ;Kagoshima Prefecture: : Soo ;Miyazaki Prefecture: :Miyakonojō, Kobayashi Kobayashi (Japanese language, Japanese: , 'small woods') is the 8th most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: Arts Film, television, theater and music *, Japanese actress and voice a ..., Miyazaki References Rivers of Kagoshima Prefecture Rivers of Miyazaki Prefecture Rivers of Japan {{Japan-river-stub ...
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Hyūga Province
was a province of Japan in the area of southeastern Kyūshū, corresponding to modern Miyazaki Prefecture Hyūga bordered on Ōsumi to the south, Higo to the west, and Bungo to the north. Its abbreviated form name was , although it was also called . In terms of the Gokishichidō system, Hyūga was one of the provinces of the Saikaidō circuit. Under the '' Engishiki'' classification system, Hyūga was ranked as one of the "middle countries" (中国) in terms of importance, and one of the "far countries" (遠国) in terms of distance from the capital. History Early history Ruins from the Japanese Paleolithic period have been discovered in the Hyūga area, and red-colored pottery made from cinnabar has been excavated from the Tsukahara ruins from the Jōmon period. The Hyūga region of the Yayoi period is characterized by the lack of bronze tools and the presence of gouged square stone knives, while imported ironware from the central Kyushu region have been unearthed. Ma ...
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Japan Meteorological Agency
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA; ''気象庁, Kishō-chō'') is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism dedicated to the Scientific, scientific observation and research of natural phenomena. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo the government agency, agency collects data on meteorology, hydrology, seismology, volcanology, and other related fields. The JMA is responsible for collecting and disseminating weather data and Forecasting, forecasts to the public, as well as providing specialized information for aviation and Marine weather forecasting, marine sectors. Additionally, the JMA issues warnings for volcanic eruptions and is integral to the nationwide Earthquake Early Warning (Japan), Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. As one of the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers designated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the JMA also Forecasting, forecasts, Tropical cyclone naming, names, and distributes warnings for tropical ...
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Humid Subtropical Climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° and are located poleward from adjacent tropical climates, and equatorward from either humid continental (in North America and Asia) or oceanic climates (in other continents). It is also known as warm temperate climate in some climate classifications. Under the Köppen climate classification, ''Cfa'' and ''Cwa'' climates are either described as humid subtropical climates or warm temperate climates. This climate features mean temperature in the coldest month between (or ) and and mean temperature in the warmest month or higher. However, while some climatologists have opted to describe this climate type as a "humid subtropical climate", Köppen himself never used this term. The humid subtropical climate classific ...
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Takaharu, Miyazaki
270px, Takachiho-mine (1574 m) and Lake Miike is a town located in Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Population , the town had an estimated population of 8137 in 3648 households, and a population density of 101.3 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Takaharu is located in the southwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, approximately 40 kilometers west of the prefectural capital at Miyazaki City, and borders Kagoshima Prefecture on the west. Located at the foot of the Kirishima volcanic group, approximately 50% of the town area is a highland area, and the remaining 50% is a mountain forest. Surrounding municipalities Kagoshima Prefecture * Kirishima Miyazaki Prefecture * Kobayashi * Miyakonojō Climate Takaharu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Takaharu is 15.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2295 ...
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Nichinan, Miyazaki
file:2021-01-08 Aburatsu Port(油津港空撮)Aerial photography DJI 0308.jpg, 270px, Aburatsu Port file:Obi06.jpg, 270px, Obi castle town is a Cities of Japan, city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 47,872 in 21482 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Nichinan is located in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture on Japan's southernmost main island, Kyūshū. It is surrounded by the Wanizuka mountain range on the north, east and south, and faces the Hyūga Sea to the east. Much of the city is within the borders of Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Approximately 78% of the city's area is forest, much of which is occupied by the Obi cedar, a specialty tree. The Sakatanigawa River runs through the city from east to west. This river joins the Hiroto River near its mouth and flows into the Pacific Ocean. Climate Nichinan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climat ...
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Miyazaki, Miyazaki
is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 397,381 in 187,859 households, and a population density of 620 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Miyazaki is located at the southern end of the Miyazaki Plain, with the Ōyodo River flowing through the center and bordered by the Hyūga Sea to the east. Except for the southern part, which is part of the Wanizuka Mountains, most of the area of the city consists of flat alluvial plains. Surrounding municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Aya * Kobayashi * Kunitomi * Mimiata * Miyakonojō * Nichinan * Saito * Shintomi Climate Miyazaki has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. During the summer, the city is particularly prone to typhoons, one of which drenched the city with of rain in one day on 16 October 1939. The wettest month since records began has been September 1886 with and the driest was Decem ...
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Mimata, Miyazaki
270px, Shiibae Park is a town located in Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 25,455 in 10394 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . In October 2022, it was ranked as the best town to live in Miyazaki Prefecture. Geography The west side of the town area is the Miyakonojō Basin, and the east side is the Wanizuka Mountains. Wanizukayama, the highest peak in the Wanizuka Mountains, is located to the northeast of the town area. The urban area is integrated with Miyakonojō City, which is adjacent to the west. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Miyakonojō * Miyazaki * Nichinan Climate Mimata has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Mimata is 15.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2295 mm with September as the wettest mon ...
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Kushima, Miyazaki
270px, Toimisaki lighthouse is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 15,623 in 6950 households, and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Kushima is located at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, approximately 70 km south-southwest of the prefectural capital, Miyazaki City. The eastern part faces the Hyūga Sea, and the southern part faces Shibushi Bay. The area along the coast has been designated as the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and there are tourist spots such as Koshima and Cape Toi. The entire city area is not very flat, and there are many hilly areas. Neighboring municipalities Kagoshima Prefecture * Shibushi Miyazaki Prefecture *Miyakonojō * Nichinan Climate Kushima has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Kushima is . The average annual rainfall ...
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Kobayashi, Miyazaki
270px, Kobayashi city hall is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 42,139 in 19144 households, and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Kobayashi is located in the southwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, about 60 kilometers west-northwest of the prefectural capital at Miyazaki. It borders Kumamoto Prefecture to the northeast, and Kagoshima Prefecture to the southwestern. Kobayashi is the largest municipality in the Nishimoro region, and as it is located almost in the center of the Nishimoro region, it plays a central role in industry and economy. The southwestern part of the city lies in the northeastern part of the Kirishima Mountain Range, including Mt. Karakuni (1,700 meters), Mt. Shinmoedake (1421 meters), Mt. Imori (1,344 meters), Mt. Nakadake (1,332 meters), Mt. Yadake (1,132 meters), and Mt. Takachiho (1,132 meters). Ohataike, a crater lake, is included in the city limi ...
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Soo, Kagoshima
file:Kagoshima Pref Road 2 Takarabe Ct 2016.JPG, 270px, Kagoshima Pref Road 2 in Soo file:Yagorodon Iwagawa 2011 01.JPG, Yagorodon is a Cities of Japan, city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 32,575 in 17252 households, and a population density of 83 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Soo is located in northeastern Kagoshima Prefecture. The northern part is in the Miyakonojō Basin, the eastern part is in the Wanizuka Mountains, and the southwestern part is mainly the Shirasu Plateau and rolling hills. The entire city is located in the northern part of the Ōsumi Peninsula, and is one of the few cities in Kagoshima Prefecture that does not have a coastline. Much of the area of the city is mountainous and covered with forest. It rains, but it rarely snows; however, it occasionally receives ash from volcanoes, most notably: Shinmoedake and Sakurajima. Neighboring municipalities Kagoshima Prefecture *Kanoya, ...
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