Living in Miyazaki
Miyazaki Prefecture is located on the island of Kyushu in western Japan. Its population is about 1.1 million, and its capital, Miyazaki City, has a population just below 400,000. Miyazaki Prefecture is a very popular destination for tourists in Japan, as it has many onsen, resorts, and is a fantastic place for surfing. In addition to these resorts and onsen, one can enjoy wagyu of the highest quality; Miyazaki Prefecture is the second highest producer of Japanese Black Cattle. The hyuganatsu fruit originated in Miyazaki Prefecture, first discovered in the 1820s. Interestingly, a very rare mushroom, the Devil's Cigar, grows in Miyazaki Prefecture; the only other location the Devil's Cigar has been found is central Texas, USA.
Current Weather
15˚ Overcast
Feels Like: 15˚ Low: 12˚ High: 19˚
Overcast throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:01
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Average Annual Temperature
17 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,096,000
Foreign Residents
5,100
Foreigner Births
64
Information
No. of persons per household
3.08
Age of household heads (years old)
57.2
Income
456,667
Expenditure
352,425
Savings
10,630,000
Liabilities
5,320,000
Total population
1,096,000
Foreign residents
5,100
Foreigner births
64
Annual crime
9,351
Annual income
5,480,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
64,388
Rents for dwelling & land
43,702
Imputed rent
67,063
Fuel, light & water charges
17,873
Electricity
8,164
Gas
3,248
Furniture & household utensils
8,879
Clothing & footwear
10,571
Medical care
9,951
Transportation & communication
49,903
Public transportation
2,755
Private transportation
25,898
Communication
14,602
Education
13,473
Culture & recreation
23,207
Foreign Nationalities
1,502
1,381
675
583
468
201
182
163
105
85
79
60
Foreigner Status
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
1,536
Permanent resident
1,140
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
1,070
Study abroad
765
Special permanent resident
336
Japanese spouse
326
Family stay
238
Technology · Humanities · International work
194
Long-term resident
92
Education
86
Technical skill
78
Management
31
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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