Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mine Shi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 16 |
| Buses and trains | 14 |
| Religion | 13 |
| Gas station | 13 |
| Hairdressers | 11 |
| Public administration | 9 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Travel agencies | 7 |
Mine Shi Facts
| Area | 473.8 km² |
| Population | 27,465 |
| Male Population | 12,763 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 14,702 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.1% |
| Median Age | 54.8 years (Male: 51.6, Female: 57.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,476 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Nishiatsuchohara, Shuhocho Akiyoshi, Nishiatsucho Hongo, Ominecho Higashibun, 秋芳町秋吉下宿 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.21083, 131.25170 |
| Postal Codes | 746, 750, 753, 754, 755, More |
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Mine Shi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,347 | 30,801 | 29,873 | 27,425 | 27,465 | 27,188 | 26,727 |
| Population Density | 64 / km² | 65 / km² | 63 / km² | 57.9 / km² | 58 / km² | 57.4 / km² | 56.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMine Shi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Shi | -9.5% | -10.8% | -8.1% |
| Yamaguchi Prefecture | — | — | — |
| Japan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mine Shi Median Age
Median Age: 54.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Shi | 54.8 yrs | 57.1 yrs | 51.6 yrs |
| Yamaguchi Prefecture | 50.1 yrs | 52.6 yrs | 47.3 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mine Shi Population Density
Population Density: 58 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Shi | 27,465 | 473.8 km² | 58 / km² |
| Yamaguchi Prefecture | 1.3 million | 6,109.4 km² | 219 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mine Shi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mine Shi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,717 | $50,466 | $52,681 | $50,302 | $47,024 | $39,994 | $34,878 | $34,476 |
| Total GDP | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.1B | $965.8M | $950.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mine Shi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Shi | 8,298 tn | 0.3 tn | 17.5 tons/km² |
| Yamaguchi Prefecture | 650,235 tn | 0.49 tn | 106.4 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mine Shi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,298 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/18 | 9:47 PM | 4.5 | 37.4 km | 21,280 m | 15km NNW of Hagi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/18 | 8:52 PM | 4.6 | 99.3 km | 58,940 m | 27km S of Yanai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/17 | 7:38 PM | 4.5 | 86.9 km | 58,110 m | 11km S of Yanai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/16 | 9:22 PM | 4.3 | 63.9 km | 123,400 m | 17km NNE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/16 | 5:39 AM | 4.9 | 89.4 km | 78,900 m | 5km SSE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/14 | 10:36 AM | 4.5 | 89.1 km | 73,970 m | 22km ENE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/14 | 10:51 PM | 4.5 | 71.1 km | 81,850 m | 12km SSW of Hikari, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/14 | 1:11 AM | 4.3 | 92.8 km | 88,850 m | 18km E of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/14 | 11:05 AM | 4.6 | 83.2 km | 85,660 m | 16km NE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/14 | 5:06 PM | 6.3 | 78.9 km | 79,000 m | 15km NNE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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