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Taku, Japan
Saga · Japan
Taku is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 18,295. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Taku
Taku is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 17,807 in 7,912 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.13 km2 (48.31 sq mi). Taku joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2017.
People
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| Population | 18,295 |
| Population Density | 414 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2771°, 130.1093° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.8 inches (1,901 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Taku
Taku is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 18,295. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Taku vs Japan Average
Income: Taku vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 585 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 7,318 |
Property Tax
Climate in Taku
Taku 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 44.2 sq mi (114.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2771°N, 130.1093°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 61 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 148 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 139 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 60 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 108 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 119 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 136 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 165 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 174 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 194 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Taku has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Taku
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立厳木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立厳木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立多久高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東原庠舎中央校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東原庠舎西渓校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立厳木高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Taku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Taku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Folk History Data House | ||||
| Former Karatsu Bank Head Office | ||||
| Former Koga Bank | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Matsuro-kan Museum | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Okada Saburosuke Atelier | ||||
| Old Takatori Family Residence | ||||
| Saga Balloon Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum | ||||
| Saga University Art Museum | ||||
| Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀バルーンミュージアム | ||||
| 佐賀市文化財資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 唐津市少年科学館 | ||||
| 唐津曳山展示場 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小笠原記念館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 旧大島邸 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 河村美術館 | ||||
| 浜崎祇園山囃子保存会館 | ||||
| 陽光美術館 |
Libraries in Taku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Modern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishikyushu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こころざしの森 オープンスペース | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館三瀬館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館川副館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館本庄分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館東与賀館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館諸富館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市七山公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市打上公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市浜玉公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taku
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| Narukaminosho | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Taku
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taku
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Taku
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Taku
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taku
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Taku
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Taku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Taku
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Taku
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Taku
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taku
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 北多久郵便局 | |
| 南多久郵便局 | |
| 厳木郵便局 | |
| 多久原簡易郵便局 | |
| 多久郵便局 | |
| 岩屋郵便局 | |
| 本多久郵便局 | |
| 東多久郵便局 | |
| 西多久郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Taku
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハプライド 武雄健創 | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taku
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 多久聖廟 | |
| 尾部田神社 | |
| 浪瀬山神社 | |
| 湯屋天満宮上宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Taku
What is the population of Taku?
Taku has a population of 18,295 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 414 people per square mile, spread across 44.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Taku expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Taku?
Taku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.8 inches.
How is the job market in Taku?
The job market in Taku is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 585 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Taku?
The median home value in Taku is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.