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Tamura, Japan
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Tamura is a mid-size city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 35,169. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Tamura
Tamura is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 35,702 in 12,821 households and a population density of 78 persons per km². The total area of the city was 458.30 square kilometres (176.95 sq mi).
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A+Climate
| Population | 35,169 |
| Population Density | 199 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4306°, 140.6034° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Tamura
Tamura is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 35,169. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tamura vs Japan Average
Income: Tamura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,125 |
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 | 14,068 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tamura
Tamura has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1383 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 177.0 sq mi (458.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4306°N, 140.6034°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 106 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 93 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 100 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 92 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 128 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 46 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 51 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 66 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 81 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 92 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 94 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 123 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 130 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 145 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 171 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Tamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Tamura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tamura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| あだたらふるさとホール | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二本松市和紙伝承館 | ||||
| 二本松市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天地人館 | ||||
| 恐竜館 | ||||
| 本宮市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Tamura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 二本松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田村市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Tamura
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tamura
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tamura
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tamura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tamura
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tamura
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tamura
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwaisawa Post Office | |
| Nanasato Post Office | |
| Nishimuki Summary Post Office | |
| Ogoe Post Office | |
| Shimoogoe Summary Post Office | |
| Tamura Imaizumi Summary Post Office | |
| Tokiwa Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tamura
What is the population of Tamura?
Tamura has a population of 35,169 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 177.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tamura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tamura?
Tamura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tamura?
The job market in Tamura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,125 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tamura?
The median home value in Tamura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.