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Takizawa, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Takizawa is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 55,579. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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People
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| Population | 55,579 |
| Population Density | 732 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8028°, 141.1347° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Takizawa
Takizawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 55,579. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takizawa vs Japan Average
Income: Takizawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,779 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 22,232 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takizawa
Takizawa has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 75.9 sq mi (196.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8028°N, 141.1347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 89 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 106 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 132 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 139 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 129 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 133 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 127 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 99 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 13 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 29 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 30 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 37 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 82 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 98 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 98 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 118 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 121 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 122 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 124 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 164 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Takizawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Takizawa
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 盛岡市立北松園小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 盛岡市立北松園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立滝沢第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 盛岡市立 東松園小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 盛岡市立 松園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 盛岡市立北厨川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立滝沢第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立滝沢東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立滝沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立滝沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takizawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takizawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hara Kei Memorial Museum | ||||
| Iwate Museum of Art | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか町家物語館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 小岩井農場資料館 | ||||
| 小岩井農場重要文化財ギャラリー | ||||
| 岩手県立博物館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 明治橋際の御蔵（下町資料館） | ||||
| 松尾鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 深沢紅子野の花美術館 | ||||
| 滝沢市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 盛岡てがみ館 | ||||
| 盛岡山車資料館 | ||||
| 盛岡市こども科学館 | ||||
| 盛岡市先人記念館 | ||||
| 石川啄木記念館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Takizawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 盛岡大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雫石町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takizawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 |
Restaurants in Takizawa
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Takizawa
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Takizawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takizawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takizawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takizawa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takizawa
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Takizawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Takizawa
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen 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 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takizawa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takizawa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ippongi Post Office | |
| Morioka Matsuzono Post Office | |
| Morioka SunTown Post Office | |
| Shibutami Post Office | |
| Sugo Summary Post Office | |
| Takizawa Ekimae Post Office | |
| Tamayama Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Takizawa
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あべ神経内科クリニック | ||
| いするぎ医院 | ||
| おぼない内科クリニック | ||
| さいとうレディスクリニック | ||
| さとう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| せいの眼科クリニック | ||
| たぐち脳神経外科クリニック 通所リハビリセンター | ||
| とみざわ甲状腺・乳腺のクリニック盛岡 | ||
| ひろし外科肛門科 | ||
| やはば眼科 | ||
| わたなべ内科 神経内科クリニック | ||
| 中の橋齋藤クリニック | ||
| 二宮内科クリニック | ||
| 小笠原眼科クリニック | ||
| 徳永整形外科 | ||
| 森谷医院 | ||
| 盛岡駅前あおば脳神経外科内科 | ||
| 細井外科医院 | ||
| 藤島内科医院 | ||
| 黒川産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takizawa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 鬼越蒼前神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Takizawa?
Takizawa has a population of 55,579 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 732 people per square mile, spread across 75.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takizawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Takizawa?
Takizawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Takizawa?
The job market in Takizawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,779 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takizawa?
The median home value in Takizawa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.