Shikoku-chūō Shi
City in Ehime, Japan
Overview
Shikoku-chūō Shi in Ehime Prefecture is a city blending industrial heritage, local culture, and serene residential zones. Known for its paper manufacturing, it offers both tradition and modern convenience with scenic rivers and mountains nearby. The city is welcoming and provides an authentic small-town Japanese experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ehime
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.94°, 133.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,251
Local Cost
$730
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1865 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCZ
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.