Where is Miyagi?

Area Overview

Miyagi Prefecture is located 300 kilometers away from Tokyo in the Tohoku region of Japan. With large numbers in population, GDP, and other areas, Miyagi has developed its identity as the center of the Tohoku region.

A region blessed with nature, culture, and food, Miyagi brings city and natural environments together harmoniously, making for comfortable living. Much of Miyagi’s appeal cannot be found in the Tokyo area, making it a popular location for many companies to establish themselves.

Population

2,301,996 people（14th largest in Japan as of October 1, 2020, 1st in Tohoku Region）　Reference: Social Economic White Paper, Miyagi Prefecture, 2022

Population of foreign nationals：22,890 people（December 31, 2020）　Reference: Social Economic White Paper, Miyagi Prefecture, 2022

Population percentage comparison

Young population（0～14）	11.9%
Working population（15～64）	59.7%
Elderly population（65 years and over）	28.3%

Reference: Social Economic White Paper, Miyagi Prefecture, 2022

GDP

Gross production within the Prefecture: 9,476,795million yen（2020）14th largest in the country. Number 1 in Tohoku.　Reference: Social Economic White Paper, Miyagi Prefecture, 2022

Economic growth rate: 16.6%（From 2011 to 2020）　Reference: Annual Report on Prefectural Accounts, Cabinet Office, 2023

Temperature and rainfall

	Spring (Apr～Jun)	Summer (Jul～Sep)	Autumn (Oct～Dec)	Winter (Jan～Mar)
Average temperature	15.7℃	23.1℃	9.2℃	3.4℃
Total rainfall	318.5mm	536.5mm	355.0mm	202.0mm

Source：Japan Meteorological Agency website