Categories in Morioka
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Morioka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,740 | — |
| Shopping | 1,101 | 6 years |
| Apartments | 913 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 882 | — |
| Corporate management | 758 | — |
| Hairdressers | 706 | 24 years |
| Public administration | 547 | — |
| Real estate | 517 | — |
| Health and medical | 437 | — |
| Public parks | 435 | — |
| All food and beverage | 406 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 375 | — |
| All membership organizations | 347 | — |
| Clothing stores | 347 | — |
| Japanese restaurants | 337 | — |
Morioka Facts
| Area | 145.5 km² |
| Population | 273,423 |
| Male Population | 130,053 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 143,370 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -21.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.8% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 45.9) |
| Area Codes | 19 |
| Neighborhoods | Uchimaru, Moriokaekimaedori, Saien, 1 Chome, Odori, 1 Chome, Odori, 3 Chome |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.70000, 141.15000 |
| Postal Codes | 020, 021, 028 |
Map of Morioka
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Morioka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 347,017 | 339,766 | 313,598 | 271,986 | 273,423 |
| Population Density | 2,385 / km² | 2,335.2 / km² | 2,155.3 / km² | 1,869.3 / km² | 1,879.2 / km² |
Morioka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 13.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka | -21.6% | -19.9% | -13.3% |
| Iwate Prefecture | -18.2% | -16.2% | -11.4% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Morioka Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka | 44.2 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Iwate Prefecture | 49.5 yrs | 51.8 yrs | 47.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Morioka Population Density
Population Density: 1,879 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka | 273,423 | 145.5 km² | 1,879 / km² |
| Iwate Prefecture | 1.2 million | 15,280.1 km² | 80.9 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Morioka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Morioka
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Morioka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Morioka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Morioka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka | 3,038,016 tn | 11.11 tn | 20,879.8 tons/km² |
| Iwate Prefecture | 13,594,785 tn | 11 tn | 889.7 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,038,016 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,879.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.3) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/19 | 6:04 PM | 4.6 | 38 km | 73,660 m | 31km W of Miyako, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 8:00 PM | 5.1 | 6.9 km | 96,720 m | 7km WSW of Morioka-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/17 | 3:47 AM | 4.5 | 45.4 km | 71,560 m | 26km WNW of Miyako, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/17 | 1:40 PM | 4.9 | 39.1 km | 146,790 m | 24km NNE of Kakudate, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/16 | 1:02 AM | 4.4 | 51.7 km | 65,680 m | 40km SE of Ichinohe, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/16 | 10:31 AM | 4.1 | 15.4 km | 105,660 m | 1km SW of Shizukuishi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/15 | 4:42 PM | 4.7 | 14.5 km | 48,060 m | 14km ENE of Morioka-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/15 | 11:30 PM | 4.1 | 48 km | 58,010 m | 21km WNW of Miyako, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/15 | 12:21 PM | 4.3 | 55.4 km | 107,330 m | 23km ESE of Ichinohe, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/15 | 2:51 AM | 4.1 | 62.2 km | 135,540 m | 11km W of Mizusawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
Morioka
Morioka (盛岡市, Morioka-shi) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 299,169 and a population density of 337 persons per km2. The total area w..
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