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Moriya

Decide whether to visit or live in Moriya, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Moriya month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Moriya are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and October the wettest (about 191 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.1-0.1507.8
February10.51.0528.1
March14.45.01318.0
April18.810.01258.5
May23.114.81468.5
June26.218.91828.2
July30.123.11648.8
August31.524.312810.0
September27.721.01897.7
October21.514.41916.6
November16.68.0887.3
December11.52.2507.4

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Current public leadership

  • Hiroshi Moriya

    Japanese politician and former member of the House of Councillors

  • Takashi Moriya

    Japanese politician and former member of the House of Councillors

People associated with this place

  • Moriya Jutanugarn (born 1994)

    Thai professional golfer

  • Moriya Jutanugarn

    Thai professional golfer

  • Akane Moriya

    Japanese singer and model

  • Hiroshi Moriya

    Japanese politician

  • Ayako Moriya

    Former member of the Imperial House of Japan

Historical figures

  • Tochigiyama Moriya

    Japanese professional sumo wrestler and the sport's 27th yokozuna

  • Azuma Moriya

    Japanese temperance activist

Local business and employers

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01 · Overview

Moriya, in brief

Where Is Moriya Located?

Moriya is a city situated in Japan. Specifically, it is positioned within the Ibaraki administrative region at latitude 35.93333 and longitude 140, operating under the Asia/Tokyo timezone.

What Are the Demographics and Cultural Identifiers of the Area?

The city records a population of 68,777 residents. Within the broader context of Japanese geography and culture, the name Moriya connects to various notable subjects, including Moreya, a Japanese god rooted in the myths and legends of the Suwa region located in Nagano Prefecture. Furthermore, the name appears throughout Japanese society via figures such as politician Hiroshi Moriya, professional archer Ryuichi Moriya (born 1985), and professional volleyball player Fumika Moriya (born 1992).

How Does the Name Connect Across Regional Contexts?

Beyond the borders of Japan, the name Moriya intersects with multiple historical and cultural frameworks referenced in the Moriya documentation. These entries span the House of Moriya, which operated as a dynasty of Sri Lankan monarchs from 455 to 691, alongside the ancient Indo-Aryan Moriya tribe originating from the northeastern Indian subcontinent. Additional geographical and cultural occurrences of the term include the Moriya people, who comprise an Indigenous Muslim community residing in Assam, as well as Mount Moriya, an ice-covered peak situated in the Lovech Heights along the Nordenskjöld Coast in Graham Land, Antarctica.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moriya

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01 · Q&A

Where is Moriya located and what are its coordinates?

Moriya is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.9333, 140.0000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Moriya?

Moriya has a recorded population of approximately 68,777 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Moriya?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Moriya include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Moriya?

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