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Tamana, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Tamana is a mid-size city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 64,292. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 64,292 |
| Population Density | 614 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9472°, 130.5745° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.2 inches (1,911 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Tamana
Tamana is a mid-size city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 64,292. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 75.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tamana vs Japan Average
Income: Tamana vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 25,717 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tamana
Tamana 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 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 104.8 sq mi (271.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9472°N, 130.5745°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 34 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 112 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 103 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 33 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 65 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 85 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 116 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 131 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 165 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 192 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Tamana has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Tamana
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立築山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立玉名工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立北稜高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立玉名女子高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立滑石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立専修大学玉名高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉陵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉名中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉名町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立横島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉陵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立有明中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立伊倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立玉名高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tamana
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tamana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Folk Implement Museum | ||||
| Former Onokoba Elementary School | ||||
| Gamadas Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall) | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Museum of Water | ||||
| Seibo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Shimabara Castle | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shogetsu Writers Museum | ||||
| Tachibana Museum | ||||
| West Turret(Nishi-no-yagura) | ||||
| Yanagawa Archives | ||||
| Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K. | ||||
| かどわき歴史災害記念館 | ||||
| さかきばら郷土史料館 | ||||
| 九州芸文館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館 | ||||
| 合志市マンガミュージアム | ||||
| 合志市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | ||||
| 大野木場砂防みらい館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 山鹿市立博物館 | ||||
| 山鹿灯篭民芸館 | ||||
| 島原市有明歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 柳川古文書館 | ||||
| 池の間 | ||||
| 深江埋蔵文化財・噴火災害資料館 | ||||
| 清浦記念館 | ||||
| 瀬高町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 | ||||
| 菊池夢美術館 | ||||
| 菊池神社歴史館 | ||||
| 酒蔵 | ||||
| 龍の湯 |
Libraries in Tamana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 南関町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市ヴィーブル図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市西合志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志町南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山鹿市鹿本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岱明町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立三橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館両開分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館昭代分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館蒲池分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立雲龍図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 深江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬高町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立植木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉名市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市立泗水図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長洲町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲龍図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tamana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)玉名中央青果市場 | |||||
| Central Chikugo Fish Market | |||||
| フルーツの里 田原坂 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 植木青果市場 | |||||
| 玉名魚市場 |
Hotels in Tamana
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tamana
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tamana
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tamana
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tamana
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tamana
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tamana
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tamana
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tamana
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tamana
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tamana
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tamana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Brewery | ||||
| Yanagawa'n Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Tamana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Tamana
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tamana
15 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 |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small 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 |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tamana
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊倉郵便局 | |
| 大浜末広簡易郵便局 | |
| 大浜郵便局 | |
| 月瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 横島郵便局 | |
| 滑石郵便局 | |
| 玉名大倉郵便局 | |
| 玉名小田簡易郵便局 | |
| 玉名温泉郵便局 | |
| 玉名築山郵便局 | |
| 玉名迫間郵便局 | |
| 玉名郵便局 | |
| 玉名高瀬郵便局 | |
| 睦合簡易郵便局 | |
| 石貫簡易郵便局 | |
| 高道郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tamana
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamana
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一心会館たんぽぽ堂［蓮華院誕生寺奥之院］ | |
| 中区天満宮 | |
| 中土東神社 | |
| 仁王門 | |
| 光行寺 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 安養寺 | |
| 山田日吉神社 | |
| 庄山神社 | |
| 御霊廊 大仏 | |
| 本堂 五重塔 | |
| 疋野神社 | |
| 磯神社 | |
| 立願寺温泉稲荷神社 | |
| 紫燈護摩道場 | |
| 繁根木神社本殿 | |
| 蓮華院誕生寺奥之院 | |
| 蓮華院誕生寺奥之院 | |
| 蓮華院誕生寺奥之院 信徒会館 | |
| 蓮華院誕生寺奥之院 手水舎 |
Quick Facts
Around Tamana
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tamana
What is the population of Tamana?
Tamana has a population of 64,292 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 614 people per square mile, spread across 104.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tamana expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Tamana?
Tamana 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 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.
How is the job market in Tamana?
The job market in Tamana is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 11 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Tamana?
The median home value in Tamana is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.