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Taiji, Japan

Wakayama · Japan

Taiji is a small town in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 2,791. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,791 Population 7/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
91.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,791
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units1,116

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain91.6 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population2,791
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates33.5833°, 135.9500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceWakayama
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation91.6 inches (2,327 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age50.8 years

About Taiji

Taiji is a small town in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 2,791. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Taiji has a population of 2,791 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 418.4 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,791
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
418.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Taiji vs Japan Average

The median household income in Taiji is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Taiji vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Taiji is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,116 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,116

Property Tax

Climate in Taiji

Taiji has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.3°C / 47°F 5° / 11.6° 95.7
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F 5.3° / 12.5° 120.4
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 7.9° / 15.3° 183.8
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.1° 216.7
May 19.4°C / 67°F 16.4° / 22.5° 237.0
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 19.9° / 24.9° 358.1
Jul 26°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.4° 309.8
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.8° 265.0
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 22.2° / 27.6° 318.8
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.4° / 23.3° 273.1
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 12.4° / 18.8° 156.3
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 7.3° / 13.9° 105.4
Taiji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area418.4 sq mi (1,083.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates33.5833°N, 135.9500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

Sep 5, 2004 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M7.4 113 km
Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 84 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 140 km
Sep 6, 2004 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.6 126 km
Sep 5, 2004 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.5 115 km
Jul 27, 2019 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.3 135 km
Sep 8, 2004 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.1 126 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 117 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 47 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 39 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 135 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 42 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 88 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 70 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 77 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 131 km
Oct 18, 1996 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.6 135 km
Feb 22, 2005 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 120 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 113 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 216 km
2023 Lan Category 2 21 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 274 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 185 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 125 km
2018 Trami Category 1 48 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 126 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 147 km
2017 Lan Category 3 118 km
2017 Noru Category 1 91 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 244 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 167 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 78 km
2014 Halong Category 1 255 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 264 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 147 km
2011 Roke Category 4 65 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 125 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 226 km
2009 Melor Category 1 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 103 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 115 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 116 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 117 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 51 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 33 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 124 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 91 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 53 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 74 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 112 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 113 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 84 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 63 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 138 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 114 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 108 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 70 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 110 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 9.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 13.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Driest

Taiji has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Taiji

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立下里小学校
町立太田小学校
町立太地小学校
町立太地中学校
町立下里中学校
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Radio Stations near Taiji

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Taiji

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kushimoto Okyo Rosetsu Art Museum
Taiji Whale Museum
Treasure Hall
とびうお資料館
トルコ記念館
中上健次資料収集室
佐藤春夫記念館
太地町立石垣記念館
宇久井ビジターセンター
新宮市立歴史民俗資料館
東紀州まちかど博物館
熊野神宝館
紀宝町ふるさと歴史館
西村記念館

Libraries in Taiji

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kushimoto Library0.0
新宮市立図書館0.0
新宮市立図書館0.0
紀宝町立鵜殿図書館0.0
那智勝浦町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Taiji

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

花いろどりの宿花游

Restaurants in Taiji

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ピザハウス くじら
みこ
レストラン 花くじら

Cafes in Taiji

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ポートインくじら浜

Train Stations in Taiji

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kii-Uragami
Shimosato
Taiji

Gas Stations in Taiji

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS

Banks in Taiji

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

紀陽銀行太地支店

Stadiums & Teams in Taiji

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taiji

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nanki Shirahama AirportSHMMedium Airport

Post Offices in Taiji

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nachi Uragami Post Office
Ota Post Office
Shimosato Post Office
Taiji Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taiji

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
下里神社
厳島神社
太田神社
浦上神社
蛭子神社

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 Taiji

What is the population of Taiji?

Taiji has a population of 2,791 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 418.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Taiji expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Taiji?

Taiji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches.

How is the job market in Taiji?

The job market in Taiji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Taiji?

The median home value in Taiji is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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