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Tamba, Japan

Hyōgo · Japan

Tamba is a mid-size city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 61,471. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
61,471 Population 280/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population61,471
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density280/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,400
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$470
Housing Units24,588

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population61,471
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates35.1748°, 135.0310°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHyōgo
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Tamba

Tamba is a mid-size city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 61,471. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tamba has a population of 61,471 with a density of 280 people per square mile, spread across 219.3 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

61,471
Total Population
280
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
219.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tamba vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tamba is $33,400, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,967 business establishments.

Income: Tamba vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,400
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,967

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tamba is $94,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $470 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 24,588 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$470
60% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units24,588

Property Tax

Climate in Tamba

Tamba has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1623 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F -4.5° / 13.2° 81.4
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F -4.1° / 15.4° 74.6
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F -2.5° / 20° 109.4
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 0.2° / 23.9° 150.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.3° / 27.6° 162.8
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 11.6° / 29.8° 205.4
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 18.8° / 33° 235.2
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.8° 173.9
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 14.7° / 31.7° 129.0
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 7.3° / 27.1° 129.7
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 1.6° / 21.9° 95.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -3.4° / 16.1° 75.7
Tamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area219.3 sq mi (568.1 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates35.1748°N, 135.0310°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.27"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 66 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 51 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 92 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 63 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 133 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 68 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 145 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 69 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 22 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 66 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 126 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 126 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 110 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 103 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 72 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 117 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 72 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 132 km
Apr 16, 1994 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M5.0 57 km
Jul 20, 2010 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 175 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 63 km
2018 Trami Category 1 159 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 71 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 203 km
2017 Lan Category 1 280 km
2017 Noru Category 1 131 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 299 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 251 km
2014 Halong Category 1 290 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 209 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 287 km
2011 Roke Category 3 215 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 180 km
2009 Melor Category 1 194 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 241 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 277 km
2004 Songda Category 2 217 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 110 km
2003 Etau Category 2 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 48 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 135 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 72 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 118 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 143 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 65 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 82 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 69 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 189 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.0 in
August 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Driest

Tamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Tamba

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立三輪小学校 - - - -
市立北小学校 - - - -
市立吉見小学校 - - - -
市立神楽小学校 - - - -
市立西小学校 - - - -
市立遠阪小学校 - - - -
市立中央小学校 - - - -
市立氷上中学校 - - - -
市立青垣中学校 - - - -
市立芦田小学校 - - - -
県立氷上西高等学校 - - - -
市立青垣小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tamba

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
R/a/dio anime, jpop MP3
SOUND UP STATION NFRS indie, jpop MP3 96 kbps
REPLAY NEWS - 日本語 5分ごとのニュースラジオ information, news MP3 128 kbps
R/a/dio (US) 4chan, jpop MP3

Museums in Tamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aoyama History Museum
Buke-yashiki Samurai House Anma's Histrical Museum
Histrical Artifacts Museum
Sasayama Castle Oshoin
あさご芸術の森美術館
ふじおミニ鉄道資料館
丹波古陶館
丹波市立植野記念美術館
丹波市立青垣歴史民俗資料館
丹波杜氏酒造記念館
丹波立杭焼伝統産業会館
丹波篠山デカンショ館
但陽美術館
但陽美術館東館
兵庫県陶芸美術館
加古川流域滝野歴史民俗資料館
古代あさご館
史跡・生野銀山と生野鉱物館
多可町立杉原紙研究所
大手門美術館
御徒士町武家屋敷群
播州織工房館
新宮晋 風のミュージアム
春日歴史民俗資料館
朝来市立郷土歴史館
朝来歴史民俗資料館 旧井上家住宅
柏原歴史民俗資料館
柏原藩陣屋跡
水分かれ資料館
河原町妻入商家群
生野資料館
福知山市 治水記念館
福知山市丹波生活衣館
福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館
福知山市児童科学館
福知山鉄道館 ポッポランド2号館
綾部市天文館パオ
能楽資料館
西脇市岡之山美術館
西脇市立鍛冶屋線市原駅記念館
西脇市郷土資料館
西脇経緯度地球科学館
鍛冶屋線記念館
青野ダム記念館
養父市立大庄屋記念館(旧長島家住宅)

Libraries in Tamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library Takino Buranch0.0
Kasai City Library0.0
あさご森の図書館0.0
丹波市立中央図書館0.0
丹波市立山南図書館0.0
丹波市立春日図書館0.0
丹波市立柏原図書館0.0
丹波市立青垣図書館0.0
図書情報センター0.0
多可町図書館0.0
大江町立図書館0.0
朝来市和田山図書館0.0
福知山市立図書館 中央館0.0
福知山市立日新図書館0.0
篠山市立中央図書館0.0
綾部市図書館0.0
西脇市図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
竹田街道の駅

Restaurants in Tamba

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

どさん娘
みのり

Cafes in Tamba

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Genten
森カフェ

Dentists in Tamba

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

生田歯科
田中歯科
足立歯科医院

Train Stations in Tamba

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ichijima

Gas Stations in Tamba

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
カーエネクス
昭和シェル

Banks in Tamba

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA丹波ひかみ
中兵庫信用金庫

Golf Courses in Tamba

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ザ・サイプレスGC

Stadiums & Teams in Tamba

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tamba

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chikusa Highland Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Banshu Tokura Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hyper Bowl Tohachi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hachikogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sky Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hachi Kita Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mikata Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ojiro Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
UP Kannabe Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tajima Farm Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tamba

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kansai International AirportKIXLarge Airport
Kobe AirportUKBLarge Airport
Osaka Itami International AirportITMLarge Airport
Konotori Tajima AirportTJHMedium Airport
Yao Airport-Medium Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip-Small Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip-Small Airport
JGSDF Osadano Airstrip-Small Airport
JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tamba

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aogaki Post Office
Ashida Post Office
Hikami Numa Post Office
Kadono Post Office
Miwa Post Office
Narimatsu Post Office
Sachiyo Post Office
Shigura Post Office
Toosaka Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
白毫寺
賀茂神社

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 Tamba

What is the population of Tamba?

Tamba has a population of 61,471 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 219.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tamba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tamba?

Tamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tamba?

The job market in Tamba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,967 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tamba?

The median home value in Tamba is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.

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