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Tanagura, Japan

Fukushima · Japan

Tanagura is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 13,827. Elevation: 863 ft (263 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
13,827 Population 161/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,300 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,827
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density161/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,300
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units5,531

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population13,827
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates37.0305°, 140.3829°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukushima
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$28,300
Median Age50.2 years

About Tanagura

Tanagura is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 13,827. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tanagura has a population of 13,827 with a density of 161 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,827
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
86.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tanagura vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tanagura is $28,300, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: Tanagura vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,300
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tanagura is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,531 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units5,531

Property Tax

Climate in Tanagura

Tanagura 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 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 4.5° 26.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 4.6° 41.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 8.3° 79.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 15.3° 108.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / 20.2° 115.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 22.4° 157.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 26.4° 176.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 28.6° 241.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 23.3° 174.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 18° 104.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 12.3° 55.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 7.2° 24.0
Tanagura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area86.1 sq mi (223.1 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates37.0305°N, 140.3829°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 106 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 130 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 145 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 140 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 4 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 143 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 133 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 149 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 118 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 135 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 104 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 52 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 137 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 111 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 110 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 133 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 141 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 73 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 101 km
Mar 22, 2011 72 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 256 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 235 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 98 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 18 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 256 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 235 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 297 km
2011 Roke Category 1 164 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 191 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 127 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 103 km
2002 Higos Category 1 133 km
2001 Danas Category 1 70 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 274 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 101 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 185 km
1998 Stella Category 1 111 km
1996 Violet Category 1 166 km
1996 Dan Category 1 287 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 98 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 136 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 117 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 98 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 99 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 117 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 118 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 150 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 130 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 81 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 102 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 39 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 56 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 69 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 69 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 79 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 82 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 85 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 86 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 93 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 98 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 118 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 124 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 150 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 170 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in

Tanagura has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Tanagura

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
棚倉町立 近津小学校
棚倉町立 棚倉中学校
棚倉町立 棚倉小学校
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Radio Stations near Tanagura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tanagura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Komine-jo Castle History Museum
ふるさとの森
ムシテックワールド
伊王野まつり伝承館
南湖神社 宝物館
白河市歴史民俗資料館
石の美術館 STONE PLAZA
福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん
那須歴史探訪館

Libraries in Tanagura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
白河市立図書館0.0
鏡石町 図書館0.0

Restaurants in Tanagura

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

すき家 118号棚倉店
幸楽苑 棚倉店

Train Stations in Tanagura

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chikatsu
Iwaki-Tanakura
Nakatoyo

Gas Stations in Tanagura

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

オカモトセルフ

Gyms in Tanagura

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curves

Golf Courses in Tanagura

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

新ゲインズボローカントリー倶楽部(閉鎖)
棚倉ステークスカントリークラブ(閉鎖)
棚倉田舎倶楽部ゴルフ場

Stadiums & Teams in Tanagura

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tanagura

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 $0
Grandeco Snow 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
Edelweiss Ski Resort 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
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 $0
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 $0
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tanagura

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma RunwaySmall Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie RunwaySmall Airport
Juo AirfieldSmall Airport
Kinugawa GliderportSmall Airport
Mito Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Oarai Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Oyama Kinu GliderportSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tanagura

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chikatsu Post Office
Higashishirakawa Takano Summary Post Office
Tanagura Post Office
Yashirokawa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanagura

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rengeji Temple
八槻都都古別神社
馬場都都古和氣神社

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 Tanagura

What is the population of Tanagura?

Tanagura has a population of 13,827 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tanagura 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 Tanagura?

Tanagura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tanagura?

The job market in Tanagura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tanagura?

The median home value in Tanagura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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