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Tanabe, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Tanabe is a mid-size city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 70,972. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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| Population | 70,972 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°, 135.3667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.9 inches (2,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Tanabe
Tanabe is a mid-size city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 70,972. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tanabe vs Japan Average
Income: Tanabe vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,271 |
Business (County)
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 | 28,389 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tanabe
Tanabe has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2262 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 396.5 sq mi (1,026.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°N, 135.3667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 78 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 79 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 92 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 84 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 56 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 74 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 99 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 88 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Tanabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Tanabe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 和歌山県農林大学校林業研修部 | College | — | — |
Schools in Tanabe
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Prefectural) Tanabe Kogyou (Technical) Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 田辺市立稲成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田辺第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大坊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Toyo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 田辺市立明洋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田辺東部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立田辺高等学校・田辺中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立南紀高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tanabe Dai-ichi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Takao Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| (Prefectural) Kashima Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上秋津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立芳養小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立稲成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立秋津川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立秋津川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Tanabe Dai-ni Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立田辺第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Tanabe Tobu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大坊小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Aizu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立伏菟野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中芳養中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| (Municipal) Kami-Akizu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tanabe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tanabe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minakata Kumagusu Archives | ||||
| Minakata Kumagusu's House | ||||
| Tanabe City Museum of Art | ||||
| エビとカニの博物館 | ||||
| ぎゃらりい梅園 | ||||
| すさみ町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南方熊楠記念館 | ||||
| 平瀬歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御坊市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 白浜民俗温泉資料館 | ||||
| 白浜民俗温泉資料館 | ||||
| 紀州博物館 |
Libraries in Tanabe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirahama-cho Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みなべ町立図書館上南部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| みなべ町立図書館中央館(ゆめよみ館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 上富田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立紀南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御坊市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白浜町立図書館白浜分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tanabe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれとれ市場 |
Hotels in Tanabe
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tanabe
137 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tanabe
54 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tanabe
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tanabe
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tanabe
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tanabe
17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tanabe
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tanabe
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tanabe
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tanabe
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tanabe
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tanabe
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tanabe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagisa Beer | ||||
| Voyager brewing co. | ||||
| Voyager brewing co. |
Airports Near Tanabe
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tanabe
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kami-Akizu Post Office | |
| Tanabe Akizu Summary Post Office | |
| Tanabe Asahigaoka Post Office | |
| Tanabe Central Post Office | |
| Tanabe Egawa Post Office | |
| Tanabe Eki-mae Post Office | |
| Tanabe Haya Post Office | |
| Tanabe Inari Summary Post Office | |
| Tanabe Maro Kanpo Post Office | |
| Tanabe Mera Post Office | |
| Tanabe Mikonohama Post Office | |
| Tanabe Minato Post Office | |
| 田辺稲成簡易郵便局 | |
| 秋津川簡易郵便局 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tanabe
5 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kumano Hongū Taisha | ||
| Kumano Nachi Taisha | ||
| Nachi Falls | ||
| Nachi Primeval Forest | ||
| Seiganto-ji |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanabe
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aritoshi Jinja Shrine | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| ganjyoji | |
| Hiyoshi-jinja Shrine | |
| Jizo-ji Temple | |
| Jyouon-ji Temple | |
| Kaizo-ji Temple | |
| Tanabe Catholic Church | |
| 元嶋神社 | |
| 元嶋神社 鳥居 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八立稲神社 | |
| 勝徳寺 | |
| 千京寺 | |
| 善徳寺 | |
| 妙経寺 | |
| 宗祇庵 | |
| 寳乗院 |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tanabe
4 places within 15 km
- • Tanai Kuguri Test of Faith
- • Energy Land
- • Sandan Beki
- • Senjyo Jiki
🇯🇵 About Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tanabe
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tanabe
What is the population of Tanabe?
Tanabe has a population of 70,972 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 396.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tanabe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tanabe?
Tanabe 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 77°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.9 inches.
How is the job market in Tanabe?
The job market in Tanabe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,271 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tanabe?
The median home value in Tanabe is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.