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Tamaru, Japan
Mie · Japan
Tamaru is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 15,041. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 15,041 |
| Population Density | 827 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4833°, 136.6333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Mie |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.9 inches (2,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,200 |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
About Tamaru
Tamaru is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 15,041. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tamaru vs Japan Average
Income: Tamaru vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,200 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 481 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,016 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tamaru
Tamaru has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4833°N, 136.6333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 128 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 115 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 69 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 145 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 88 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 106 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 57 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 150 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 144 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 175 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 186 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Tamaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Tamaru
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 度会養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 玉城わかば学園 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立内城田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立小川郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立度会中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立有田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立南伊勢高等学校度会校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 離宮院塾 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立玉城中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立外城田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立下外城田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐八小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田丸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立沼木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tamaru
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Tamaru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinjitsukan | ||||
| Ise netsuke chokoku-kan | ||||
| Isekawasakisyouninkan | ||||
| Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall | ||||
| Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Matsusaka Merchant Museum | ||||
| Museum of Motoori Norinaga | ||||
| Ozaki Gakudou Musium | ||||
| Pearl Museum | ||||
| Saiku Historical Museum | ||||
| Sengū Museum | ||||
| Yamada Magistrate | ||||
| おおみや昆虫館 | ||||
| おかげ座 神話の館 | ||||
| お伊勢まいり資料館 | ||||
| マコンデ美術館 | ||||
| 伊勢志摩サミット記念館 サミエール | ||||
| 伊勢現代美術館 | ||||
| 伊良子清白の家 | ||||
| 伊藤小坡美術館 | ||||
| 大紀町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 山口誓子俳句館 | ||||
| 式年遷宮記念神宮美術館 | ||||
| 志摩市立磯部図書館・郷土資料館 | ||||
| 愛洲の館 | ||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | ||||
| 村山龍平記念館 | ||||
| 松浦武四郎記念館 | ||||
| 松阪市嬉野考古館 | ||||
| 松阪市文化財センター「はにわ館」 | ||||
| 津市営 香良洲歴史資料館 | ||||
| 海ほおずき | ||||
| 海女資料館 | ||||
| 瑞巌寺庭園 | ||||
| 皇學館大学佐川記念神道博物館 | ||||
| 石水博物館 | ||||
| 石水博物館 | ||||
| 神宮徴古館・農業館 | ||||
| 遺品資料館 | ||||
| 遺品資料館 | ||||
| 金剛證寺宝物館 | ||||
| 門野幾之進記念館 | ||||
| 阿児ライブラリー・志摩市立阿児資料館 | ||||
| 鳥羽みなとまち文学館 |
Libraries in Tamaru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| きらめき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久居市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久居市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊勢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勢和村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大台町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小俣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立志摩図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志摩市立磯部図書館・郷土資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 明和町立歴史民俗資料館（ふるさと会館）;明和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松阪市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松阪市嬉野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津市一志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津市津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津市津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神宮文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥羽市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tamaru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| フレッシュマートやまか |
Restaurants in Tamaru
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tamaru
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tamaru
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tamaru
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tamaru
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tamaru
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tamaru
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tamaru
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tamaru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tamaru
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tamaru
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tamaru
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ise Kida Post Office | |
| Miyamoto Post Office | |
| Numaki Post Office | |
| Takaki Post Office | |
| Uchikida Post Office | |
| Watarai Ogawago Post Office | |
| 下外城田簡易郵便局 | |
| 有田簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tamaru
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 伊勢志摩中央リハビリテーションセンター | ||
| 辻内科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamaru
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下外城田神社 | |
| 佐田山稲荷 | |
| 坂手国生神社 | |
| 城山稲荷神社 | |
| 奈良波良神社 | |
| 小社神社 | |
| 小社神社 | |
| 幸神社 | |
| 慶昌山宝泉寺 | |
| 東外城田神社 | |
| 棒原神社 | |
| 津風呂神社 | |
| 田丸神社 | |
| 田宮寺神社 | |
| 鴨下神社 | |
| 鴨神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tamaru
What is the population of Tamaru?
Tamaru has a population of 15,041 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 827 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tamaru expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Tamaru?
Tamaru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.
How is the job market in Tamaru?
The job market in Tamaru is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 481 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tamaru?
The median home value in Tamaru is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.