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Niimi, Okayama
is a Cities of Japan, city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,106 in 12,626 households. and a population density of 34 persons per km2. The total area of the city is Geography Niimi is located on a karst plateau in the Chugoku Mountains in northeast Okayama Prefecture. More than 85% of the city area is mountainous, with Mount Hanami being the highest peak at 1188 meters. Due to the rugged terrain, there are many waterfalls, dams, onsen, hot springs and multiple limestone caves in the city. The main urban area is located on the upper reaches of the Takahashi River (. Neighboring municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture *Shōbara, Hiroshima, Shōbara Okayama Prefecture *Maniwa, Okayama, Maniwa *Shinjō, Okayama, Shinjō *Takahashi, Okayama, Takahashi Tottori Prefecture *Hino, Tottori, Hino *Nichinan, Tottori, Nichinan Climate Niimi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...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] |
Nichinan, Tottori
270px, Sekkakei Gorge is a town located in Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,144 in 1903 households and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the town is , representing 10% of the total area of Tottori Prefecture.Over 90% of the town is covered by mountains and forest, and 5% of the land is arable. Areas of Nichinan are part of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park. Geography Nichinan is a landlocked town located at the south-western tip of Hino District in the southwestern corner of Tottori Prefecture. The town is mountainous and located on the backbone of the Chūgoku Mountains. Neighboring municipalities ;Hiroshima Prefecture * Shōbara ;Tottori Prefecture * Hino * Nanbu ;Okayama Prefecture * Niimi ;Shimane Prefecture * Okuizumo *Yasugi Mountains *– *– *– *– *– *– *– *– Lakes * Dams * Rivers The Hino River originates in Nichinan. Fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hino, Tottori
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Hino District, Tottori, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 2,591 in 1,223 households and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the town is Geography Hino is located in the Chūgoku Mountains in western Tottori Prefecture. The town center is located around the West Japan Railway Company, JR West Hakubi Line Neu Station. Neighboring municipalities Tottori Prefecture *Nichinan, Tottori, Nichinan *Nanbu, Tottori, Nanbu *Hōki, Tottori, Hōki *Kōfu, Tottori, Kōfu Okayama Prefecture *Niimi, Okayama, Niimi *Shinjō, Okayama, Shinjō Climate Hino is classified as a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hino is 11.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1883 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at aro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahashi, Okayama
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,538 in 13,678 households. and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden. Geography Takahashi is located in the midwestern part of Okayama Prefecture, about 32 kilometers northwest of the center of the prefectural capital at Okayama city. The Takahashi River, one of the three major rivers in the prefecture, flows north-south through the eastern side of the city, and the Kibi Plateau spreads east-west on both sides of the river. The municipality measures 35 kilometers from east-to-west and 30 kilometers from north-to-south and the fourth largest municipality in Okayama Prefecture in terms of area. Elevation ranges from 50 to 100 meters in the basin and 300 to 500 meters in the hills. In general, the elevation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinjō, Okayama
is a village located in Maniwa District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 847 in 378 households and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . It is a member of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association. Geography Shinjō is located in the north central part of Okayama Prefecture, separated from Tottori Prefecture to the north by the Chugoku Mountains. Mountains and forests occupy most of the village area]. Neighboring municipalities Okayama Prefecture * Maniwa, Okayama, Maniwa * Niimi Tottori Prefecture * Hino *Kōfu Climate Shinjō has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Shinjō is 11.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1883 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in January, at around 23.3 °C, and lowest in January, at aro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maniwa, Okayama
file:Maniwa city office.jpg, 270px, Maniwa City Hall file:Kuse district Maniwa city Aerial photograph.1976.jpg, 270px, Aerial view of Kuse area of Maniwa is a Cities of Japan, city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 42,477 in 17568 households and a population density of 51 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Maniwa is located in north-central Okayama Prefecture and is approximately in the center of the Chūgoku Mountains, which forms its northern border with Tottori Prefecture. Occupying 11.6% of Okayama Prefecture, it has the largest area of any municipality in the prefecture. It measures roughly 55 km from North to South, and 35 km from east to west. The mountainous part of the city to the north is dominated by Mount Hiruzen () and the Hiruzen Highlands, which is the source of the Asahi River, emerges from Mount Hiruzen in Maniwa, and its upper reaches are located within the town. The river has approxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niimi City Office
is a city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,106 in 12,626 households. and a population density of 34 persons per km2. The total area of the city is Geography Niimi is located on a karst plateau in the Chugoku Mountains in northeast Okayama Prefecture. More than 85% of the city area is mountainous, with Mount Hanami being the highest peak at 1188 meters. Due to the rugged terrain, there are many waterfalls, dams, hot springs and multiple limestone caves in the city. The main urban area is located on the upper reaches of the Takahashi River (. Neighboring municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture *Shōbara Okayama Prefecture *Maniwa * Shinjō *Takahashi Tottori Prefecture *Hino * Nichinan Climate Niimi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Niimi is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
