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Takanosu, Japan
Akita · Japan
Takanosu is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 20,542. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Takanosu
Takanosu was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 20,542 |
| Population Density | 163 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2227°, 140.3661° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,461 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.5 inches (44 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Takanosu
Takanosu is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 20,542. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takanosu vs Japan Average
Income: Takanosu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 657 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,217 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takanosu
Takanosu has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1633 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 125.9 sq mi (326.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2227°N, 140.3661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 110 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 140 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 78 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 75 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 54 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 135 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 120 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 116 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 80 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 94 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 113 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Yakeyama (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 44 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 49 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 51 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 54 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 62 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 63 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 65 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 68 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 128 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 134 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 145 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 166 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 169 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in |
Takanosu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Takanosu
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北秋田市立鷹巣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立秋田北鷹高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 綴子小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大館市立早口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北秋田市立鷹巣東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takanosu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takanosu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitainu Kaikan | ||||
| Zero Date Art Center | ||||
| 伊勢堂岱縄文館 | ||||
| 内陸線資料館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁異人館 | ||||
| 北秋田市阿仁郷土文化保存伝承館 | ||||
| 土蔵（資料館） | ||||
| 大太鼓の館 | ||||
| 大館市民舞伝習館 | ||||
| 大館郷土博物館 | ||||
| 小畑勇次郎記念館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料コーナー | ||||
| 浜辺の歌音楽館 | ||||
| 環境省白神山地世界遺産センター・藤里館 | ||||
| 福田獅子舞伝承館 | ||||
| 胡桃館遺跡出土品収蔵庫 | ||||
| 藤里町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Takanosu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上小阿仁村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二ツ井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北秋田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗盛記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白沢図書 木漏れ日 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花矢図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takanosu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝市 |
Hotels in Takanosu
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Takanosu
39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Takanosu
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Takanosu
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takanosu
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Takanosu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takanosu
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takanosu
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takanosu
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Takanosu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Takanosu
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takanosu
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takanosu
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| AeonTown Takanosu Post Office | |
| Hayaguchi Post Office | |
| Takanosu Post Office | |
| Tsuzureko Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 | |
| 坊沢郵便局 | |
| 太田簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Takanosu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| トレーニングハウス えのもと |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takanosu
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三吉神社 | |
| 今木神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八大龍神大神 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 出口稲荷神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大堤神明社 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 大巻金毘羅神社 | |
| 大師堂恵順教会 | |
| 天理教 教会 | |
| 太田堰神様 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 川口神明社 | |
| 愛宕社 |
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What is the population of Takanosu?
Takanosu has a population of 20,542 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 163 people per square mile, spread across 125.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takanosu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Takanosu?
Takanosu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Takanosu?
The job market in Takanosu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 657 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takanosu?
The median home value in Takanosu is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.