Minamiōsumi
8.7
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Minamiōsumi sits at the southern tip of the Osumi Peninsula — the southernmost point of Kyushu — and has wild coastal scenery including Cape Sata, which draws motorcycle riders and adventurous domestic travelers doing the run to the mainland's southernmost point. That end-of-the-road tourist traffic introduces some outside energy, however briefly.
Mid score (6-8)
Minamiōsumi is extremely rural and sparsely populated even by Kagoshima standards. The Cape Sata tourism draws day-trippers but the resident community is tiny and aging. Social life here is what you'd expect at the very southern edge of Kyushu: small, tight, and almost entirely oriented inward.
Lower score (below 6)
Minamiōsumi is one of the most remote communities in all of Kyushu. With one of the lowest population densities in the prefecture and an economy based on forestry and small-scale fishing, there is essentially no social infrastructure for an outsider. The coastal scenery is real, the social opportunity is not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima?
$15k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima?
21% men have degree
What's the average male height in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima?
173 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima?
Local women avg 22.0