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Tanohata, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Tanohata is a small town in Iwate, Japan with a population of 3,059. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,059 Population 4/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,100 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
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,059
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,100
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units1,224

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population3,059
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates39.9339°, 141.9331°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIwate
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,242 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$26,100
Median Age51.2 years

About Tanohata

Tanohata is a small town in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 3,059. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tanohata has a population of 3,059 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 756.4 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,059
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
756.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tanohata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tanohata is $26,100, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: Tanohata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,100
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tanohata is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,224

Property Tax

Climate in Tanohata

Tanohata has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1330 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3.5° / 5° 68.4
Feb 1°C / 34°F -3.6° / 5.6° 63.0
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F -1° / 8.7° 89.1
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.4° 83.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.7° / 18.4° 90.0
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.7° 130.0
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 17.1° / 24.1° 155.3
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 19° / 26.1° 189.1
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.3° 207.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9° / 18.7° 142.3
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.5° 62.7
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.5° 49.8
Tanohata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Japan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area756.4 sq mi (1,959.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates39.9339°N, 141.9331°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Dec 28, 1994 off the east coast of Honshu, Japan M7.8 142 km
Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 40 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 125 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 135 km
Jul 18, 1992 118 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.9 133 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 115 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 43 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 81 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 81 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 23 km
Mar 11, 2011 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan M6.6 89 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 93 km
Jul 18, 1992 92 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.4 109 km
Mar 22, 2011 130 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.4 129 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 117 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 128 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 116 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 108 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 113 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 297 km
2019 Faxai Category 1 297 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 193 km
2004 Ma-on Category 1 275 km
2002 Higos Category 1 78 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 119 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 247 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 41 km
1996 Violet Category 1 247 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 52 144 km
1856 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 26 147 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 97 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 135 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 68 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 126 km
1968 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 116 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m 71 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 121 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m 79 km
1994 TOHUKU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.5 m 3 142 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 63 km
1928 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 108 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 108 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 149 km
1992 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 133 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 63 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 81 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 80 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 80 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 92 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 99 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 100 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 110 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 121 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 146 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 160 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 165 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 169 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 186 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Tanohata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tanohata

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
田野畑村立田野畑小学校
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Radio Stations near Tanohata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tanohata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
久慈市歴史民俗資料室
久慈琥珀博物館

Libraries in Tanohata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
岩泉町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Tanohata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

思惟創館

Train Stations in Tanohata

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iwaizumiomoto
Settai
Shimanokoshi
Tanohata

Stadiums & Teams in Tanohata

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Ski Resorts Near Tanohata

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Akabane Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tanohata

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tanohata

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hiraiga Post Office
Omoto Post Office
Settai Summary Post Office
Shimakoshi Post Office
Tanohata Post Office

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 Tanohata

What is the population of Tanohata?

Tanohata has a population of 3,059 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 756.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tanohata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Tanohata?

Tanohata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tanohata?

The job market in Tanohata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tanohata?

The median home value in Tanohata is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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