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Miyako

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Location & Surroundings

Miyako is a city in Iwate, Japan with 51,150 inhabitants, at 10 m elevation. The national capital Tokyo is about 480 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 73 km away.

Also known as: 宮古 · 宮古市 · Мияко · مايكو · Mijako · 미야코 시

Overview

Miyako is city in Iwate prefecture, Japan — JA 岩手県の市.

It is located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Established in 1941-02-11.

The population is about 50,855 (2021).

It covers about 1,259 square kilometre.

Also known as: LT Miyako

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Flag Flag of Miyako Iwate.svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Miyako, Iwate.svg

Locator map

Locator map Miyako in Iwate Prefecture Ja.svg

Banner

Banner Taro coast Iwate prefecture Wikivoyage banner.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Iwate Prefecture
  • Area 1,259 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 38' 49" N, 141° 56' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 10 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 51,150
  • Pop. Density 3,055 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ja
宮古
ja zh
宮古市
ru tg
Мияко
ar
مايكو
eo
Mijako
ko
미야코 시
lt
Mijakas
mzn fa
میاکو، ایواته
uk
Міяко
nan
Miyako-chhī

Weather in Miyako

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Miyako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.

Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 15.9 1.9 44 62 1,020.0 - / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
6h 11.4 2.3 277 79 1,023.3 0.06 / 0.06 33 30.1 n/a
12h 9.9 2.0 292 76 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
18h 14.3 0.9 49 60 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 94.5 n/a
Tomorrow 15.0 2.1 122 67 1,021.9 0.01 / 0.01 100 388.2 n/a
30h 11.5 2.3 215 85 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 34 27.6 n/a
36h 12.9 2.0 210 85 1,019.2 0.19 / 0.19 100 0.0 n/a
42h 15.9 4.9 166 82 1,018.1 0.21 / 0.40 99 25.7 n/a
Monday 18.1 5.4 160 71 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.10 69 338.9 n/a
54h 15.6 3.6 195 90 1,013.0 0.12 / 0.23 78 49.5 n/a
60h 15.6 2.9 224 89 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
66h 17.9 1.1 2 85 1,010.5 0.07 / 0.07 100 30.0 n/a
Tuesday 17.7 2.6 7 89 1,009.1 0.07 / 0.13 100 95.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Miyako?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Miyako today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Miyako?
Local time is 00:53. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Miyako?
Miyako is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Miyako?
Population about 51,150.
What is the elevation of Miyako?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Miyako located?
It is at 39.64691, 141.94057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Miyako in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2022-09-05
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