Categories in Minamata, Kumamoto
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Minamata, Kumamoto
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Hairdressers | 18 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Other membership organizations | 17 |
| Religion | 16 |
| Buses and trains | 14 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
| Travel agencies | 10 |
| Public parks | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
Minamata, Kumamoto Facts
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population | 17,647 |
| Male Population | 8,103 (45.9%) |
| Female Population | 9,544 (54.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -13.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.8% |
| Median Age | 54.7 years (Male: 51.9, Female: 57.1) |
| Area Codes | 966 |
| Neighborhoods | Fukuro, Hamamachi, 1 Chome, Tsukinoura, Jinnai, 1 Chome, Hamamatsucho |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.21667, 130.40000 |
| Postal Codes | 867 |
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Minamata, Kumamoto Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,470 | 20,212 | 19,782 | 18,364 | 17,647 |
| Population Density | 1,007.8 / km² | 995.1 / km² | 973.9 / km² | 904.1 / km² | 868.8 / km² |
Minamata, Kumamoto Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minamata, Kumamoto | -10.3% | -9.1% | -7.2% |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | +1.4% | -4.2% | -4% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Minamata, Kumamoto Median Age
Median Age: 54.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minamata, Kumamoto | 54.7 yrs | 57.1 yrs | 51.9 yrs |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | 47.8 yrs | 49.9 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Minamata, Kumamoto Population Density
Population Density: 869 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minamata, Kumamoto | 17,647 | 20.3 km² | 869 / km² |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | 1.7 million | 7,397.2 km² | 235 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Minamata, Kumamoto Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Minamata, Kumamoto
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Minamata, Kumamoto
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Minamata, Kumamoto
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Minamata, Kumamoto CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minamata, Kumamoto | 73,286 tn | 4.15 tn | 3,607.9 tons/km² |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | 3,205,723 tn | 1.85 tn | 433.4 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,286 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,607.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/18 | 12:12 AM | 4.5 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km WSW of Matsubase, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/18 | 9:23 AM | 4.5 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/18 | 11:47 AM | 4.2 | 48.8 km | 162,680 m | 15km WNW of Kajiki, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/17 | 11:21 AM | 4.8 | 59.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km NW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/17 | 5:22 AM | 4.6 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | 1km WNW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/17 | 3:46 AM | 4.7 | 53.8 km | 10,000 m | 22km NNW of Hondo, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/16 | 11:10 AM | 3.5 | 62.3 km | 10,510 m | 10km NW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/16 | 4:56 PM | 4.3 | 54.4 km | 14,650 m | 3km WSW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 9:33 PM | 4.6 | 60.3 km | 9,740 m | 10km NW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 10:46 AM | 4.9 | 55.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km W of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
Minamata, Kumamoto
Minamata (水俣市, Minamata-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the west coast of Kyūshū and faces Amakusa islands. Minamata was established as a village in 1889, re-designated as a town in 1912 and grew into a city in 1949. o..
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