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Miyako

Iwate, Japan
Population50,369
PrefectureIwate
Over 6537.8 %
Density40 /km²
To Tokyo483 km
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About Miyako

Miyako is a city in Iwate, Japan, with a population of about 50,369 inhabitants. About 37.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.5. The average taxable income is about 271.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 40/km² (ranked #514 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.0% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 35.9% (-11.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Miyako to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Miyako — key statistics

Population50,3692020 census
Aged 65+37.8 %
Median age56.5
Income / taxpayer271.7万 yen2023
Density40/km²
Area1,259.2km²
Home ownership56.0 %2018
Vacant homes22.2 %2018
Hospitals4facilities
Clinics34facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)24schools
Rent / tatami1,664yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.382021
Doctors85physicians
Dental clinics18facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens3schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment4.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 78,617 → 50,369

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Miyako

Closest railway stations.

Yamaguchidanchi Station0.6km
Miyako Station1.0km
Sokei Station2.5km
Sentoku Station2.9km
Ichinowatari Station4.5km
Kebaraichi Station7.0km
Sabane Station7.2km
Tsugaruishi Station7.3km
Hikime Station8.9km
Tarō Station9.7km
Moichi Station12.5km
Toyomane Station12.6km
Iwatekariya Station15.5km
Haratai Station15.6km

Frequently asked questions

Miyako population?

About 50,369 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Miyako?

About 40 inhabitants/km² (area 1259.2 km²).

Average rent in Miyako?

About 1,664 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Miyako to Tokyo?

About 483 km in a straight line.