Climate
About Miyakonojō
Miyakonojō is a city in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of about 160,640 inhabitants. About 31.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 282.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 246/km² (ranked #352 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.4% and the city counts 27 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7% (-2.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Miyakonojō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Miyakonojō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Miyakonojō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Miyakonojō recorded 1,126 births and 2,397 deaths (natural change -1,271), with 7,418 people moving in and 5,215 moving out (net migration +2,203).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Miyakonojō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 23 standard points in Miyakonojō: residential land averages 18,388 yen/m² (median 18,700, highest 40,400), commercial land averages 25,400 yen/m², with an average change of +0.35 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Miyakonojō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Miyakonojō.
Train stations near Miyakonojō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Miyakonojō population?
About 160,640 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Miyakonojō?
About 246 inhabitants/km² (area 653.4 km²).
Average rent in Miyakonojō?
About 1,877 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Miyakonojō to Tokyo?
About 912 km in a straight line.