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Chiba · Japan
Tako is a small city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 14,387. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tako
Tako is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the town had an estimated population of 14,387 in 6068 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 72.68 square kilometres (28.06 mi2).
People
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| Population | 14,387 |
| Population Density | 512 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7333°, 140.4667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Tako
Tako is a small city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 14,387. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tako vs Japan Average
Income: Tako vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 460 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,755 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tako
Tako has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1841 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7333°N, 140.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 112 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 130 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 124 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 112 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 55 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 136 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 122 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 133 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 139 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 126 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 96 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 98 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 128 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 61 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 129 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 142 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 144 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 144 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 146 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 149 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 154 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 155 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 161 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 163 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 167 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 172 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 173 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 184 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Tako has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Tako
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 私立わせがく高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立久賀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立多古第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立多古中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立中村小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立多古第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 千葉県立多古高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 多古町立多古中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tako
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tako
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Hotta Estate | ||||
| Former Main Hall of Gakushuin Primary School | ||||
| Fudoki-no-Oka Museum | ||||
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Museum of Aeronautical Sciences | ||||
| Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum | ||||
| Narita Yōkan Memorial Hall | ||||
| Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy | ||||
| Naritasan Reikokan | ||||
| Old Hirano Family House | ||||
| Old Mikogami Family House | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Sanrizuka Imperial Farm Museum | ||||
| Sardine Exhibition Room | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Tōshō-ji Sogoreido. Museum. Temple. | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| スポーツ資料館 | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 九十九里いわし博物館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市武家屋敷 | ||||
| 佐倉市立美術館 | ||||
| 佐倉順天堂記念館 | ||||
| 八街市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 和田ふるさと館歴史民俗資料室（佐倉市立和田公民館別館） | ||||
| 国立歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 城西国際大学水田美術館 | ||||
| 塚本美術館 | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 宗吾霊宝殿 | ||||
| 山武市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 川村記念美術館 | ||||
| 成田市下総歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旧但馬家住宅 | ||||
| 旧但馬家住宅 | ||||
| 旧武居住宅 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Tako
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Municipal Library Narita Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Narita Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naritasan Buddhism Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shisui Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomisato Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| さんぶの森図書館 (3F) | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐倉市立佐倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐倉市立佐倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八街市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館あすみが丘分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉市緑図書館土気図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室中部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大網白里市図書室白里分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館 公津の杜分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館中郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館久住分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館八生分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館公津分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館加良部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館橋賀台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館玉造分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館美郷台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館豊住分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館遠山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東金市立東金図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松尾町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tako
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrome | |||||
| エービン 河内店 | |||||
| コメリハード&グリーン 河内店 | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 市川フラワーオークションジャパン | |||||
| 成田市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 花卉市場棟 | |||||
| 関連食品棟 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Restaurants in Tako
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tako
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tako
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tako
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tako
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tako
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tako
5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tako
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Tako
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tako
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tako
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Funakoshi Summary Post Office | |
| Hiyoshi Post Office | |
| Kuga Post Office | |
| Naka Post Office | |
| Tako Minami Post Office | |
| Tako Post Office | |
| Tokiwa Post Office | |
| Toyomi Post Office | |
| Yoshida Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tako
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三社宮 | |
| 三社神社 | |
| 丸山神社 | |
| 五社大神宮 | |
| 側高神社 | |
| 大宮大神 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙見宮 | |
| 姫宮神社 | |
| 実相寺 | |
| 延命院 | |
| 弁財天 | |
| 日本寺 | |
| 星宮大神 | |
| 正岳寺 | |
| 正峰山妙興寺 | |
| 熊野大神 | |
| 眞浄寺 | |
| 真妙寺 | |
| 稲荷側高合神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tako
What is the population of Tako?
Tako has a population of 14,387 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 512 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tako expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tako?
Tako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches.
How is the job market in Tako?
The job market in Tako is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 460 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tako?
The median home value in Tako is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.