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Takko, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Takko is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 4,968. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,968 Population 53/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,968
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density53/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units1,987

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population4,968
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates40.3342°, 141.1500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,313 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Takko

Takko is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 4,968. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Takko has a population of 4,968 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,968
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
93.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Takko vs Japan Average

The median household income in Takko is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: Takko vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Takko is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,987 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$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,987

Property Tax

Takko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Japan avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area93.4 sq mi (242.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates40.3342°N, 141.1500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 88 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 147 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 65 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 138 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 99 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 104 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 126 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 126 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 138 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 133 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 145 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 89 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 123 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 132 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 91 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 119 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 103 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km SE of ?tsuchi, Japan M5.9 132 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 76 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 244 km
2002 Higos Category 1 28 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 197 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 40 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 89 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 147 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m - 148 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 116 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 143 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 117 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m - 148 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 114 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 116 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 74 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 102 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 149 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m - 115 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 102 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m - 149 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 116 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 74 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 83 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 136 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 30 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 43 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 49 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 53 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 55 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 70 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 80 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 105 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 128 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 156 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 164 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 167 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 182 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 196 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
August 71°F (21°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Takko has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Takko

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
青森県立田子高等学校 - - - -
田子町立田子中学校 - - - -
田子町立田子小学校 - - - -
田子町立清水頭小学校 - - - -
三戸町立杉沢小学校・杉沢中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Takko

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Takko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sannohe Town History Museum
キリストの里伝承館
ごのへ郷土館
三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館
御所野縄文博物館

Libraries in Takko

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
三戸町立図書館0.0
二戸市立図書館0.0
五戸町図書館0.0
田子町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Takko

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

天台の湯
山川旅館

Restaurants in Takko

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ギルロイカフェ

Stadiums & Teams in Takko

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Ski Resorts Near Takko

20 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area 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 - - -
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 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 - - -
Tazawako Ski Resort 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 - - -
Shizukuishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Takko

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport-Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Takko

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mutsu Kamigo Post Office
Takko Post Office
Tomai Summary Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Takko

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八坂神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
耕田寺
蒼前神社

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Takko

What is the population of Takko?

Takko has a population of 4,968 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Takko expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Takko?

Takko has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Takko?

Takko has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 159 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Takko?

The median home value in Takko is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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