Miyazaki, Miyazaki

Miyazaki
宮崎市
Core city

Tachibana Street in Miyazaki

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Location of Miyazaki in Miyazaki Prefecture
Miyazaki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 31°55′N 131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°E / 31.917; 131.417Coordinates: 31°55′N 131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°E / 31.917; 131.417
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Tadashi Tojiki
Area
  Total 286.96 km2 (110.80 sq mi)
Population (2010)
  Total 399,834
Symbols
  Tree Cinnamomum camphora
  Flower Iris ensata, Camellia
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1-1 Tachibana-dōri Nishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken
880-8505
Website www.city.miyazaki.miyazaki.jp

Miyazaki (宮崎市 Miyazaki-shi) is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Located on the coast and crossed by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains. A popular resort destination for Japanese tourists, the city offers many attractions, including the SeaGaia event center (though the indoor ocean facility is no longer operational), the Phoenix Zoo, and many large hotels and onsens (public baths). The city is the primary shopping destination for eastern Kyushu residents in smaller towns around the prefecture. The city was founded on April 1, 1924.[1]

As of this merger (but with 2003 population estimates), the city has an estimated population of 365,311 and a population density of 612 persons per km². The total area is 596.68 km². As of December 2010, the current population is 399,834.

Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki seaport serve[2] the city.

History

Hakkō ichiu Monument. It had Prince Chichibu's calligraphy of Hakkō ichiu, carved on its front side.[3]

In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's palace. Located near Miyazaki, it was originally intended to symbolize the divine right of the Empire of Japan to "unify the eight corners of the world". The tower survived the war and is now the center piece of the Heiwadai-koen peace park.[4]

On January 1, 2006, the towns of Sadowara and Tano (both from Miyazaki District), and the town of Takaoka (from Higashimorokata District) were merged into Miyazaki.

On March 23, 2010, the town of Kiyotake (from Miyazaki District) was merged into Miyazaki. Miyazaki District was dissolved as a result of this merger.[5]

Economy

Skynet Asia Airways has its headquarters in Miyazaki.[6] Asiana Airlines operates a sales office on the sixth floor of the Miyazaki Daiichi Seimei Building in Miyazaki.[7] Dell Inc has their two call centers in Japan then had opened the one on the 5th floor of Carino Miyazaki Building in Miyazaki.

Points of interest

Located on its grounds is the Misogi-ike, Pound of Purification, that according to legend is the birthplace of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Transportation

The JR Kyushu Nichinan Line serves the area.

Twin towns – Sister cities

Miyazaki has five sister cities:[8]

Notable people

Education

Climate

Miyazaki has a warm humid temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. During the summer, the city is particularly prone to typhoons, one of which drenched the city with 587.2 millimetres (23.12 in) of rain in one day on 16 October 1939. The wettest month since records began has been September 1886 with 1,259.3 millimetres (49.58 in) and the driest December 1988, which stands as the only month with no measurable precipitation.

Climate data for Miyazaki, Miyazaki
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 25.1
(77.2)
25.4
(77.7)
28.1
(82.6)
31.7
(89.1)
34.3
(93.7)
36.2
(97.2)
37.7
(99.9)
38.0
(100.4)
36.9
(98.4)
32.7
(90.9)
30.3
(86.5)
25.0
(77)
38.0
(100.4)
Average high °C (°F) 12.7
(54.9)
13.8
(56.8)
16.7
(62.1)
20.7
(69.3)
24.1
(75.4)
26.8
(80.2)
31.4
(88.5)
31.0
(87.8)
28.1
(82.6)
24.3
(75.7)
19.5
(67.1)
15.1
(59.2)
22.02
(71.63)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.5
(45.5)
8.6
(47.5)
11.9
(53.4)
16.1
(61)
19.9
(67.8)
23.1
(73.6)
27.3
(81.1)
27.2
(81)
24.4
(75.9)
19.4
(66.9)
14.3
(57.7)
9.6
(49.3)
17.44
(63.39)
Average low °C (°F) 2.6
(36.7)
3.4
(38.1)
7.2
(45)
11.5
(52.7)
15.9
(60.6)
19.7
(67.5)
23.9
(75)
24.1
(75.4)
21.1
(70)
15.1
(59.2)
9.6
(49.3)
4.7
(40.5)
13.23
(55.83)
Record low °C (°F) −7.5
(18.5)
−6.6
(20.1)
−4.1
(24.6)
−1.5
(29.3)
3.1
(37.6)
9.2
(48.6)
16.0
(60.8)
16.4
(61.5)
9.7
(49.5)
2.6
(36.7)
−2.7
(27.1)
−7.2
(19)
−7.5
(18.5)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 63.8
(2.512)
90.8
(3.575)
182.1
(7.169)
212.5
(8.366)
239.3
(9.421)
429.2
(16.898)
309.4
(12.181)
290.2
(11.425)
354.6
(13.961)
181.8
(7.157)
95.0
(3.74)
60.0
(2.362)
2,508.7
(98.767)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.5 mm) 6.7 7.6 12.3 11.9 11.8 16.3 12.7 13.7 13.1 8.9 7.1 5.6 127.7
Average relative humidity (%) 65 66 69 70 73 82 76 79 80 75 73 70 73.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 182.8 167.3 175.8 179.0 173.3 133.6 205.5 208.6 155.5 176.9 168.1 189.6 2,116
Source #1: Japan Meteorological Agency[9]
Source #2: Japan Meteorological Agency[10]

References

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