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Tagami, Japan

Niigata · Japan

Tagami is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 11,481. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
11,481 Population 874/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
77.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,700 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Tagami

Tagami

Tagami is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,481 across 4,203 households and a population density of 362 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 31.71 square kilometres (12.24 sq mi).

People

Population11,481
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density874/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,700
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units4,592

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain77.7 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population11,481
Population Density874 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates37.7113°, 139.0722°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNiigata
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation77.7 inches (1,974 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.4 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,700
Median Age50.4 years

About Tagami

Tagami is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 11,481. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tagami has a population of 11,481 with a density of 874 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,481
Total Population
874
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
13.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tagami vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tagami is $28,700, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 367 business establishments.

Income: Tagami vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,700
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)367

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tagami is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,592 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,592

Property Tax

Climate in Tagami

Tagami has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1855 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 178.6
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.2° / 6.2° 117.1
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10° 113.6
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 7.1° / 15.8° 101.3
May 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.1° 101.2
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 17.8° / 24.6° 106.7
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 28.5° 236.6
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 23.4° / 30.4° 167.4
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 19.4° / 26.4° 151.6
Oct 17°C / 63°F 13.3° / 20.7° 156.6
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 7.2° / 14.6° 197.2
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.8° 227.4
Tagami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density874/sq mi
Coordinates37.7113°N, 139.0722°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.7"
105% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.28"
Driest Month (May) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

499 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 59 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 142 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 109 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 99 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 115 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 133 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 98 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 58 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 44 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 147 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 109 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 137 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 149 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 88 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 122 km
Mar 22, 2011 12 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 149 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 147 km
Apr 11, 2011 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 140 km
Apr 1, 1995 8 km NE of Kameda-honch?, Japan M5.4 26 km
Feb 8, 2012 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan M5.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 232 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 155 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 223 km
2011 Roke Category 1 202 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 235 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 249 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 238 km
2004 Songda Category 1 298 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 275 km
2002 Higos Category 1 161 km
2001 Danas Category 1 188 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 239 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 92 km
1998 Stella Category 1 177 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 246 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 247 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 225 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 222 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 274 km
1990 Flo Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 132 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 76 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 110 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 110 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 55 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 147 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 68 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 54 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 103 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 97 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 80 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 89 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 53 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 86 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 89 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 102 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 103 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 105 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 107 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 109 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 110 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 112 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 124 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 125 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 127 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 129 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 9.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 6.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 8.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 10.3 in Wettest

Tagami has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Tagami

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新潟市立小須戸中学校 - - - -
新潟市立小須戸小学校 - - - -
新潟市立庄瀬小学校 - - - -
新潟市立白南中学校 - - - -
新潟市立矢代田小学校 - - - -
田上町立羽生田小学校 - - - -
田上町立田上中学校 - - - -
田上町立 田上小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tagami

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nonstop Casiopea - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tagami

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Disaster Prevention Archive
Former Sasagawa Residence
Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum
Ichishimatei
Kakudayama Museum
MaRouの杜
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
Minoru Endo Memorial Jisshokan
Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Art Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum
Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum
Niigata Learning Center For Humans & The Environment
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Saitō Villa
Niigata Science Museum
Niigata Science Museum
Niitsu Art Museum
Niitu Petroleum Museum
Northern Culture Museum
Northern Culture Museum
NSG美術館
NSG美術館
Saito house
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Setsuryōsha Museum of Art
Shirone Kite Museum
Treasure Hall
View Fukushimagata
ギャラリーみつけ
みつけ伝承館
三条市歴史民俗産業資料館
中野邸美術館
今井美術館
信濃川大河津資料館
刀剣伝承館・天田昭次記念館
加茂市民俗資料館
加茂紙漉場
北方文化博物館
史跡古津八幡山 弥生の丘展示館
吉田東伍記念博物館
安吾風の館
安吾風の館
安田民俗資料館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻菱湖記念時代館
巻郷土資料館
敦井美術館
敦井美術館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学 旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟大学旭町学術資料展示館
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市マンガの家
新潟市北区郷土博物館
新潟市役所 教育・文化施設潟東樋口記念美術館
新潟市文化財センター
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ
新潟県埋蔵文化財センター
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県政記念館
新潟県立近代美術館
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部　医の博物館
日本歯科大学新潟生命歯学部　医の博物館
明和義人館
明和義人館
柳都美術館
柳都美術館
潟東歴史民俗資料館
燕市産業史料館
田上町民俗資料館
篠田桃紅　作品館
篠田桃紅　作品館
見附市大凧伝承館
越後豪農の館 椿寿荘
長岡市栃尾美術館
関屋分水資料館
関屋分水資料館

Libraries in Tagami

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
三条市立図書館0.0
五泉市立図書館0.0
五泉市立村松図書館0.0
加茂市立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
新津図書館0.0
新潟市 潟東図書館0.0
新潟市内野図書館0.0
新潟市岩室図書館0.0
新潟市立 亀田図書館0.0
新潟市立 亀田図書館0.0
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立中央図書館「ほんぽーと」0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立松浜図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立舟江図書館0.0
新潟市立豊栄図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟市立鳥屋野図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県点字図書館0.0
新潟県立図書館0.0
新発田市立図書館分館0.0
月潟図書館0.0
燕図書館0.0
燕市立吉田図書館0.0
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
生涯学習センター図書館0.0
白根図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
石山図書館0.0
見附市図書館0.0
長岡市北地域図書館0.0
阿賀野市図書館0.0
阿賀野市立笹神図書館0.0
黒埼図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tagami

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
とんとん市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
新潟市中央卸売市場
本町下市場（下本町商店街）
本町下市場（下本町商店街）
本町市場
本町市場

Hotels in Tagami

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

旅館初音
末廣館
湯田上温泉 ホテル小柳
越後乃お宿 わか竹

Restaurants in Tagami

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

おそば わたなべ
こんごう庵
ゆたか鮨
ラーメン えいやす
味処 だい吉
寿し処 栄蔵
御座敷食堂 樺太屋
讃岐庵

Dentists in Tagami

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ひまわり歯科医院
櫻木歯科医院
潤歯科
瀬高歯科医院

Veterinaries in Tagami

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

スミヨシ動物病院

Train Stations in Tagami

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanyuda
Tagami
Tagami
Yashiroda

Gas Stations in Tagami

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JP #2969818555

Banks in Tagami

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAにいがた南蒲
加茂信用金庫
協栄信用金庫

Golf Courses in Tagami

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

湯田上カントリークラブ

Breweries in Tagami

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
百川味噌株式会社
百川味噌株式会社
越銘醸

Stadiums & Teams in Tagami

TeamLeagueDivision
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
北越ガスグラウンド
新潟市体育館
鳥屋野運動公園野球場

Ski Resorts Near Tagami

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yakushi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tainai Ski and Snowboard area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ninox Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mikawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mishima Choei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suhara Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koshi Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizukogen Nango Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nakasato Kiyotsu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koide Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takahata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muica Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cupid Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Joetsu International 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tagami

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Niigata AirportKIJLarge Airport
Sado AirportSDSMedium Airport
Tanaka Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tagami

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hanyuda Post Office
Shoze Post Office
Yashiroda Post Office
Yutagami Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tagami

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上野天満宮
五社神社
円福院
土生田神社
定福寺
東龍寺
神明宮
神明宮
華蔵院
諏訪神社
諏訪神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tagami

What is the population of Tagami?

Tagami has a population of 11,481 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 874 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tagami expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,700, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tagami?

Tagami has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tagami?

The job market in Tagami is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 367 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tagami?

The median home value in Tagami is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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