Miyakonojō (都城市, Miyakonojō-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924. As of June 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 161,137, with 70,549 households and a population density of 247 per km2. The total area is 653.36 km2 making it the largest city in the prefecture in terms of area.
Miyakonojō is known as the birthplace of the Shimazu Estate, the largest shōen (estate or manor) of medieval Japan. In the 1020s, a powerful official named Taira no Suemoto developed a small manor named Shimazu-in. Expanded substantially in the first half of the 12th century, it eventually covered large portions of Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga Provinces. In 1185, Koremune no Tadahisa was appointed as jitō of the Shimazu Estate and thereafter claimed the clan name of Shimazu. It is said that one of Tadahisa's residences, called Iwayoshi Gosho, was located at Miyakonojō. Between the Muromachi period and Edo period, the Hōngō family, which was a branch family of the Shimazus, controlled the area. After the Boshin War, it became one of the cities to abolish the han system. In 1871, it became a prefecture for a year. On January 1, 2006, the towns of Takajō, Takazaki, Yamada and Yamanokuchi (all from Kitamorokata District) were merged into Miyakonojō.
Geography
Climate
Miyakonojō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classificationCfa), but is cooler than other cities in Miyazaki. The average temperature is 16.8 °C (62.2 °F), and it rains less than in Miyazaki City. The area's climate is influenced by its proximity to mountains.
Climate data for Miyakonojō (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1942−present)
Many of Miyakonojō's citizens work as farmers. They produce gobō, meat, and bell peppers. Miyakonojō is also home to some agriculture-related manufacturing.
Miyakonojō is also famous for producing traditional Japanese archery bows from the abundant bamboo in the area.[4]
Miyakonojō City Office
Education
Schools
Miyakonojō has 35 elementary schools and 19 junior high schools.
Miyakonojō is experiencing a declining population. Several other cities in Miyazaki Prefecture are also facing this problem. Many schools are scheduled to close due to the declining population, which has resulted in fewer children.
^Oldest man marks 112th birthday, BBC News, 18 September 2007.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Miyakonojo, Miyazaki.
Miyakonojō City official website(in Japanese)
Miyakonojo travel guide from Wikivoyage
Geographic data related to Miyakonojō at OpenStreetMap
January 20, 2023
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Miyakonojō 都城市 Miyakonojō shi is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture Japan The city was founded on April 1 1924 As of June 1 2019 the city has an estimated population of 161 137 with 70 549 households and a population density of 247 per km2 The total area is 653 36 km2 making it the largest city in the prefecture in terms of area Miyakonojō 都城市CityView of downtown Miyakonojo from Miyakonojo Castle Ruin ParkFlagEmblemLocation of Miyakonojō in Miyazaki PrefectureMiyakonojōLocation in JapanCoordinates 31 43 N 131 4 E 31 717 N 131 067 E 31 717 131 067 Coordinates 31 43 N 131 4 E 31 717 N 131 067 E 31 717 131 067CountryJapanRegionKyushuPrefectureMiyazaki PrefectureGovernment MayorMakoto NagamineArea Total653 36 km2 252 26 sq mi Population June 1 2019 Total161 137 Density250 km2 640 sq mi Time zoneUTC 09 00 JST City hall address6 21 Himegichō Miyakonojō shi Miyazaki ken885 8555ClimateCfaWebsitewww wbr city wbr miyakonojo wbr miyazaki wbr jpSymbolsFlowerIrisTreeJapanese zelkova Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Climate 2 2 Neighboring municipalities 3 Demographics 4 Industry 5 Education 5 1 Schools 6 Notable residents 7 Current issues 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditMiyakonojō is known as the birthplace of the Shimazu Estate the largest shōen estate or manor of medieval Japan In the 1020s a powerful official named Taira no Suemoto developed a small manor named Shimazu in Expanded substantially in the first half of the 12th century it eventually covered large portions of Satsuma Ōsumi and Hyuga Provinces In 1185 Koremune no Tadahisa was appointed as jitō of the Shimazu Estate and thereafter claimed the clan name of Shimazu It is said that one of Tadahisa s residences called Iwayoshi Gosho was located at Miyakonojō Between the Muromachi period and Edo period the Hōngō family which was a branch family of the Shimazus controlled the area After the Boshin War it became one of the cities to abolish the han system In 1871 it became a prefecture for a year On January 1 2006 the towns of Takajō Takazaki Yamada and Yamanokuchi all from Kitamorokata District were merged into Miyakonojō Geography EditClimate Edit Miyakonojō has a humid subtropical climate Koppen climate classification Cfa but is cooler than other cities in Miyazaki The average temperature is 16 8 C 62 2 F and it rains less than in Miyazaki City The area s climate is influenced by its proximity to mountains Climate data for Miyakonojō 1991 2020 normals extremes 1942 present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 24 3 75 7 23 5 74 3 27 1 80 8 30 4 86 7 34 0 93 2 34 4 93 9 37 1 98 8 39 4 102 9 35 2 95 4 34 0 93 2 28 0 82 4 24 4 75 9 39 4 102 9 Average high C F 12 1 53 8 13 7 56 7 16 9 62 4 21 6 70 9 25 5 77 9 27 1 80 8 31 4 88 5 32 1 89 8 29 3 84 7 24 8 76 6 19 5 67 1 14 2 57 6 22 4 72 2 Daily mean C F 6 1 43 0 7 7 45 9 11 0 51 8 15 6 60 1 19 8 67 6 22 7 72 9 26 7 80 1 27 0 80 6 24 2 75 6 19 1 66 4 13 5 56 3 8 1 46 6 16 8 62 2 Average low C F 0 9 33 6 2 3 36 1 5 7 42 3 10 2 50 4 14 9 58 8 19 3 66 7 23 2 73 8 23 4 74 1 20 4 68 7 14 4 57 9 8 4 47 1 2 8 37 0 12 2 53 9 Record low C F 9 8 14 4 8 5 16 7 5 9 21 4 2 7 27 1 2 3 36 1 9 1 48 4 15 0 59 0 14 4 57 9 6 3 43 3 0 8 30 6 4 8 23 4 7 8 18 0 9 8 14 4 Average precipitation mm inches 66 1 2 60 106 2 4 18 163 3 6 43 184 3 7 26 207 8 8 18 559 7 22 04 447 0 17 60 320 9 12 63 314 2 12 37 131 6 5 18 94 0 3 70 74 6 2 94 2 694 2 106 07 Average precipitation days 1 0 mm 6 6 8 1 11 5 10 1 9 9 16 4 13 2 12 7 12 5 7 6 7 5 5 9 122Average relative humidity 71 70 70 70 73 82 80 79 79 75 76 73 75Mean monthly sunshine hours 167 2 155 2 169 4 173 9 169 2 103 1 168 2 183 6 149 1 172 4 158 5 164 8 1 934 5Source Japan Meteorological Agency 1 2 Neighboring municipalities Edit Miyazaki Prefecture Miyazaki Nichinan Kobayashi Kushima Mimata TakaharuKagoshima Prefecture Soo Kirishima ShibushiDemographics EditPer Japanese census data the population of Miyakonojō in 2020 is 160 640 people 3 Miyakonojō has been conducting censuses since 1920 Historical populationYearPop 1920104 733 1925115 475 10 3 1930127 302 10 2 1935132 880 4 4 1940132 166 0 5 1945165 910 25 5 1950172 668 4 1 1955179 587 4 0 1960175 708 2 2 1965166 237 5 4 1970157 589 5 2 YearPop 1975159 621 1 3 1980172 655 8 2 1985175 728 1 8 1990172 593 1 8 1995174 054 0 8 2000171 812 1 3 2005170 955 0 5 2010169 633 0 8 2015165 029 2 7 2020160 640 2 7 Miyakonojō population statistics 3 Industry EditMany of Miyakonojō s citizens work as farmers They produce gobō meat and bell peppers Miyakonojō is also home to some agriculture related manufacturing Miyakonojō is also famous for producing traditional Japanese archery bows from the abundant bamboo in the area 4 Miyakonojō City OfficeEducation EditSchools Edit Miyakonojō has 35 elementary schools and 19 junior high schools Notable residents EditTomoji Tanabe the world s oldest man 1895 2009 was born and lived in Miyakonojō 5 Kōsei Inoue Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo Gōgen Yamaguchi known as The Cat was a renowned martial arts master of the Gōju ryu style of Karate Juzō Yamasaki the manga artist was born in Miyakonojō Hideo Higashikokubaru a famous comedian and the former Governor of Miyazaki Yuya Yanagi a professional baseball player for the Chunichi Dragons Masatoshi Nagase actor Current issues EditMiyakonojō is experiencing a declining population Several other cities in Miyazaki Prefecture are also facing this problem Many schools are scheduled to close due to the declining population which has resulted in fewer children References Edit 気象庁 平年値 年 月ごとの値 JMA Retrieved May 17 2022 観測史上1 10位の値 年間を通じての値 JMA Retrieved May 17 2022 a b Miyakonojō population statistics Miyakonojo daikyu archery bows Japan National Tourist Organization Oldest man marks 112th birthday BBC News 18 September 2007 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Miyakonojo Miyazaki Miyakonojō City official website in Japanese Miyakonojo travel guide from Wikivoyage Geographic data related to Miyakonojō at OpenStreetMap Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Miyakonojō amp oldid 1127815570, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
