Miyakonojo, Miyazaki

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Map showing location of Miyakonojo in Miyazaki Prefecture (as of 2006).

Miyakonojō (都城市; -shi) is a city located in Miyazaki, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 132,346 and the density of 432.21 persons per km². The total area is 306.21 km². It is the 2nd biggest city in Miyazaki, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924.

1 Today in Miyakonojo
2 Climate
3 History of Miyakonojo
4 Local Industry
5 Schools
6 Nearby Cities
7 External links

[edit] Today in Miyakonojo

Miyakonojo is experiencing a declining population of the elderly, which may be due to migration to Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities. Several other cities in Miyazaki are also facing this problem. On January 1, 2006, four cities near Miyakonojo united with it to form a larger urban area.

[edit] Climate

Miyakonojo is cooler than other cities in Miyazaki. The average temperature is about 16 degrees Celsius, and it rains less than in Miyazaki City. The area's climate is influenced by its proximity to mountains.

[edit] History of Miyakonojo

In Heian period, Miyakonojo became a Manorialism and it prospered. In 1185, 惟宗忠久? became the jito of Miyakonojo and Miyakonojo was conquered by the famous Shimazu family. In the Edo period and Muromachi period, the Houryou family. After the Boshin War戊辰戦争, it became one of the abolition of the han system. In 1871, it beame a prefecture for a year.

[edit] Local Industry

Many of Miyakonojo's citizens work as farmers. They produce Gobou, meat, and piman. Miyakonojo is also home to some agriculture-related manufacturing.