Sign In Register

Takanuki, Japan

Fukushima · Japan

Takanuki is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 4,825. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,825 Population 64/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,300 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

Discover Takanuki, Japan

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population4,825
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density64/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,300
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,930

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population4,825
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates37.0982°, 140.5442°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukushima
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$28,300
Median Age50.2 years

About Takanuki

Takanuki is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 4,825. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Takanuki has a population of 4,825 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,825
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
74.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Takanuki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Takanuki is $28,300, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 154 business establishments.

Income: Takanuki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,300
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Takanuki is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,930 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$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,930

Property Tax

Climate in Takanuki

Takanuki has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 4.5° 26.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 4.6° 41.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 8.3° 79.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 15.3° 108.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / 20.2° 115.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 22.4° 157.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 26.4° 176.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 28.6° 241.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 23.3° 174.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 18° 104.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 12.3° 55.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 7.2° 24.0
Takanuki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates37.0982°N, 140.5442°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 104 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 114 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 129 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 136 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 17 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 117 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 138 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 141 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 127 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 119 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 103 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 89 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 40 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 136 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 117 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 95 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 102 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 78 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 57 km
Mar 12, 2011 55 km SE of Ishinomaki, Japan M6.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 249 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 227 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 98 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 22 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 260 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 227 km
2011 Roke Category 1 179 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 206 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 129 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 91 km
2002 Higos Category 1 125 km
2001 Danas Category 1 79 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 264 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 95 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 186 km
1998 Stella Category 1 125 km
1996 Violet Category 1 157 km
1996 Dan Category 1 278 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 212 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 149 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 82 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 120 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 103 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 88 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 86 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 103 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 103 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 144 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 114 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 78 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m 147 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 94 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 128 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 52 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 65 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 70 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 72 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 76 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 95 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 98 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 101 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 109 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 113 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 117 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 134 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 166 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 182 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Takanuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Takanuki

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
古殿町立古殿小学校
古殿町立古殿中学校
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Takanuki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Takanuki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kanazawa Shoko Art Museum 金澤翔子美術館
いわき市勿来関文学歴史館
ふるさとの森
ムシテックワールド
天地人館
須賀川市立博物館

Libraries in Takanuki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
鏡石町 図書館0.0
須賀川市立図書館0.0

Hotels in Takanuki

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

旅館 喜楽亭

Restaurants in Takanuki

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

桃飯房sone

Dentists in Takanuki

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

永沼歯科医院

Gas Stations in Takanuki

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS

Banks in Takanuki

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

須賀川信用金庫

Stadiums & Teams in Takanuki

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Takanuki

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tengendai Kogen 0.0 $0
Sannokura 0.0 $0
Grandeco Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 $0
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Numajiri Ski 0.0 $0
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 $0
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 $0
Family Snow Park Bandai X2 0.0 $0
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 $0
Inawashiro Snow Paradise 0.0 $0
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 $0
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 $0

Airports Near Takanuki

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) SkyparkSmall Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma RunwaySmall Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie RunwaySmall Airport
Juo AirfieldSmall Airport
Kinugawa GliderportSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Takanuki

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Furudono Post Office
Itabashi Summary Post Office
Miyamoto Summary Post Office
Mizunokiuchi Summary Post Office
Odaira Post Office
Sawatari Post Office
古殿郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Takanuki

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
亀堂院
伊波止和気神社
古殿八幡神社
広覚寺
愛宕神社
永倉神社
稲荷神社
西光寺
龍台寺

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Takanuki.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Takanuki

What is the population of Takanuki?

Takanuki has a population of 4,825 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Takanuki expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Takanuki?

Takanuki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Takanuki?

The job market in Takanuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 154 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Takanuki?

The median home value in Takanuki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

Nearby Cities

Compare Takanuki with another city: