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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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Core Cities Of Japan
A is a class or category of cities of Japan, Japanese cities. It is a local administrative division created by the national government.Web-Japan.org"Local self-government", p. 3 retrieved 2012-11-28. Core cities are delegated many functions normally carried out by Prefectures of Japan, prefectural governments, but not as many as Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated cities. To become a candidate for core city status, a city must have a population greater than 300,000 and an area greater than 100 square kilometers, although special exceptions may be made by order of the cabinet for cities with populations under 300,000 but over 200,000. After the abolition of Special cities of Japan, special city status on April 1, 2015, any city with a population above 200,000 may apply for core city status. Application for designation is made by a city with the approval of both the city and prefectural assemblies. History The term "core city" was created by the first c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Population Density
Population density (in agriculture: Standing stock (other), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopulation Density Geography.about.com. March 2, 2011. Retrieved on December 10, 2011. Biological population densities Population density is population divided by total land area, sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: * Increased problems with locating sexual mates * Increased inbreeding Human densities Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometre" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shintomi, Miyazaki
is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 16,117 in 6,593 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Shintomi is located in central Miyazaki Prefecture, bordered by the Hyūga Sea to the east.The town is generally flat, with plains on the sides and south, and a plateau on the west side, and approximately 70% of the town area is flat. The Hitotsuse River flows through the south of the town. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Miyazaki * Saito * Takanabe Climate Shintomi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Shintomi is 16.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2216 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saito, Miyazaki
is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 28,538 in 13964 households, and a population density of 65 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Saito is the 5th largest city in the Miyazaki prefecture. 70% of the city is mountainous, and the Hitotsuse River cuts through the city from northwest to southeast. Many other smaller streams cut through the valleys in Saito. Much of the city is covered by mountains and forest (approximately 80%). *Mountains: , *Rivers: , *Lakes and Marshes: , *Dams: Neighboring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Kijo * Kunitomi * Nango * Sadowara * Shiiba * Shintomi * Takanabe Climate Saito has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Saito is . The average annual rainfall is with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyakonojō
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 classifica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunitomi, Miyazaki
270px, Honjō River in Kunitomi is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 17,757 in 7481 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography It is an inland area located in the central part of Miyazaki Prefecture, northwest of Miyazaki City, and is a long and narrow town area extending from northwest to southeast, with the center on the south side. The area from the center to the eastern edge occupies a part of the Miyazaki Plain, and there are many plateaus. On the other hand, the northwestern part occupies a part of the Kyushu Mountains, and the northwestern tip is the summit of Mt. Kamondake (1223 meters). The Honjō River (a tributary of the Ōyodo River), the clearest stream in Kyushu, flows from east to west through the southern part of the town. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Aya * Miyazaki * Nichinan * Nishimeya * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya, Miyazaki
270px, Aya from Aya Castle 270px, Aya Castle is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 6,713 in 2861 households, and a population density of 71 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Aya is located in the midwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. The southern part is the western edge of the Miyazaki Plain, and the northern part is the Kyushu Mountains, which are steep and home to one of the largest evergreen forests in Japan. Much of the town is within the borders of the Kyūshū Chūō Sanchi Quasi-National Park. Neighbouring municipalities * Miyazaki Prefecture ** Kobayashi ** Kunitomi ** Miyazaki ** Nishimera Climate Aya has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Aya is 16.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2309 mm with September as the wettest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
