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Living in Matsuyama

Matsuyama is one of the cities recorded in Japan. The city faced an unemployment rate of 4.08% at the end of 2020. Matsuyama recorded annual PM2.5 of 9.3 µg/m³ in March 2024.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Matsuyama?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Matsuyama.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Matsuyama yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesMatsuyama highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Matsuyama highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,356 people of 492,661 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Matsuyama is 4.1%. Of 2,344 cities with data, 1,088 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–125 cities: 1% to under 2%251–2310 cities: 2% to under 3%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5Matsuyama 4.1%158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–714 cities: 7% to under 8%147–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.08 %country median 3.7%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Matsuyama. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Matsuyama. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100014.43 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10003.26 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Matsuyama when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10003.26 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Matsuyama's nearest airport was MYJ, 6 km away and offered 8 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMYJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Matsuyama. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

JapaneseIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Matsuyama.

Climate and air quality

Matsuyama's monthly mean temperatures were 6.2°C in January and 27.1°C in July. Matsuyama's monthly precipitation totalled 50.9 mm in January and 223.5 mm in July. Matsuyama's average monthly sunshine was 129.2 hours in January and 189 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Matsuyama average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Matsuyama average monthly precipitation, mm0601201802405166105107130229224991491137162JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Matsuyama average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220129142175191206151189218164174145130JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.2 · Feb 11 · Mar 14.4 · Apr 19.6 · May 24.2 · Jun 27 · Jul 31.2 · Aug 32.6 · Sep 29.1 · Oct 23.8 · Nov 18.1 · Dec 12.6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.6 · Feb 2.8 · Mar 5.6 · Apr 10.3 · May 15 · Jun 19.4 · Jul 23.8 · Aug 24.6 · Sep 21 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 9.6 · Dec 4.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 6.2 · Feb 6.8 · Mar 9.9 · Apr 14.8 · May 19.4 · Jun 22.9 · Jul 27.1 · Aug 28.1 · Sep 24.6 · Oct 19.1 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 8.5 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 50.9 · Feb 65.7 · Mar 105.1 · Apr 107.3 · May 129.5 · Jun 228.7 · Jul 223.5 · Aug 99 · Sep 148.9 · Oct 113 · Nov 71.3 · Dec 61.8 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 129.2 · Feb 142.2 · Mar 175.1 · Apr 190.8 · May 205.9 · Jun 151.1 · Jul 189 · Aug 218.1 · Sep 164.3 · Oct 174.1 · Nov 144.9 · Dec 129.8 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
東大阪市493,940 residents市川市496,676 residents松戸市498,232 residents西宮市485,587 residentsMatsudo501,850 residentsNishinomiya479,587 residents

Population and city profile

The city recorded a population density of 1,190.6 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Matsuyama residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.9%Foreign residents 1.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area429.4 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.09 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents5,356 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density1,191 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population492,661 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 20266Official

Is Matsuyama a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents5,356 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population492,661 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026
Unemployment rate4.08 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area429.4 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.09 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density1,191 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Matsuyama?

The unemployment rate is 4.08 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Matsuyama?

The published population is 492,661 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026.

How many foreign residents live in Matsuyama?

5,356 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Matsuyama a good place to live?

Matsuyama may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Matsuyama, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/matsuyama/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Matsuyama, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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Sources

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  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松山 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026 Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey · e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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