Summary
Morotsuka (諸塚村, Morotsuka-son) is a village in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 October 2023[update], the village has an estimated population of 1360 in 601 households, and a population density of 9.8 persons per km². [2] The total area of the village is 187.56 square kilometres (72.42 sq mi).
Morotsuka
諸塚村 | |
|---|---|
 Morotsuka Village Hall | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
Location of Morotsuka in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
  Morotsuka Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°30′44″N 131°19′49″E / 32.51222°N 131.33028°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki |
| District | Higashiusuki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 187.56 km2 (72.42 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2023) | |
| • Total | 1,360 |
| • Density | 7.3/km2 (19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 2683 Iashiro, Morotsuka-son, Higashiusuki-gun, Miyazaki-ken 883-1301 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese white-eye |
| Flower | Mountain cherry |
| Tree | Sawtooth oak |
Geography edit
Morotsuka is located in northern Miyazaki Prefecture in the steep Kyushu Mountains. Approximately 90% of the village area is forest. Morotsuka has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities edit
Miyazaki Prefecture
Demographics edit
Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Morotsuka has declined in recent decades.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5,327 | — |
| 1930 | 5,780 | +8.5% |
| 1940 | 6,018 | +4.1% |
| 1950 | 6,336 | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 8,048 | +27.0% |
| 1970 | 4,582 | −43.1% |
| 1980 | 3,470 | −24.3% |
| 1990 | 2,917 | −15.9% |
| 2000 | 2,402 | −17.7% |
| 2010 | 1,882 | −21.6% |
| 2020 | 1,486 | −21.0% |
| Morotsuka population statistics[3] | ||
History edit
The area of Morotsuka was part of ancient Hyūga Province. During the Edo period, it was part of the holdings of Nobeoka Domain. The village of Morotsuka was established on April 1, 1889 within Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The village was transferred to Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki in 1949.
Government edit
Morotsuka has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village council of eight members. Morotsuka, collectively with the village of Shiiba and towns of Misato and Kadogawa contributes one member to the Miyazaki Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the village is part of the Miyazaki 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy edit
Forestry and agriculture are the main industries, with the village noted for producing shiitake mushrooms, tea and miso.
Education edit
Morotsuka has three public elementary schools and one public junior high school. The village does not have a high school.
Transportation edit
The roads of Morotsuka were severely damaged by Typhoon Nanmadol in 2022.[4]
Railways edit
Morotsuka has no passenger rail service. The nearest train station is Hyūgashi on the JR Kyushu Nippō Main Line
Highways edit
References edit
- ^ "諸塚村（もろつかそん） - 宮崎県移住・UIJターン情報サイト「あったか宮崎ひなた暮らし」". 宮崎県移住・UIJターン情報サイト「あったか宮崎ひなた暮らし」 - (in Japanese). 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Morotsuka village official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
- ^ a b Morotsuka population statistics
- ^ YAMAGUCHI, MARI (2022-09-20). "Storm damages space center in Japan, 130K still lack power". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
External links edit
Media related to Morotsuka, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons- Morotsuka official website (in Japanese)
