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Tarui, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Tarui is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 27,439. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
27,439 Population 1,245/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
77.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,439
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,245/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units10,976

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain77.2 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population27,439
Population Density1,245 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates35.3667°, 136.5333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation77.2 inches (1,962 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Tarui

Tarui is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 27,439. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tarui has a population of 27,439 with a density of 1,245 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,439
Total Population
1,245
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
22.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tarui vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tarui is $31,500, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 878 business establishments.

Income: Tarui vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,500
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)878

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tarui is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,976 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$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,976

Property Tax

Climate in Tarui

Tarui 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 1577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 106.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 95.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 115.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 165.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 247.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 118.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 159.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 143.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 90.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.5
Tarui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density1,245/sq mi
Coordinates35.3667°N, 136.5333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 99 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 131 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 141 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 101 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 124 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 142 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 122 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 101 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 101 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 145 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 122 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 86 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 98 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 135 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 143 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 26 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 146 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 142 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 147 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

45 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 200 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 263 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 215 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 86 km
2018 Trami Category 1 198 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 188 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 109 km
2017 Lan Category 1 227 km
2017 Noru Category 1 201 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 296 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 136 km
2011 Roke Category 3 126 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 265 km
2009 Melor Category 1 152 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 210 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 224 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 217 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 200 km
2004 Songda Category 1 292 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 3,022 132 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 137 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 134 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 22 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 96 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 137 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 141 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 114 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 47 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 47 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 141 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 90 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 104 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 124 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 135 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 150 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 164 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 180 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Driest

Tarui has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Tarui

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立荒崎小学校 - - - -
市立青墓小学校 - - - -
町立不破中学校 - - - -
町立北中学校 - - - -
町立合原小学校 - - - -
町立垂井小学校 - - - -
町立宮代小学校 - - - -
町立府中小学校 - - - -
町立東小学校 - - - -
町立表佐小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tarui

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tarui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gifu Castle Museum
Gifu City Museum of History
Gifu City Science Museum
Museum of History Annex - Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
Nawa Insect Museum
Ogaki Castle
The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu
エコミュージアム関ケ原
お市の里浅井歴史民俗資料館
さぼう遊学館
タルイピアセンター・歴史民俗資料館
ひょうたんらんぷ館
みつばちの家
一宮市三岸節子記念美術館
一宮市三岸節子記念美術館
一宮市尾西歴史民俗資料館
一宮市尾西歴史民俗資料館
三島池ビジターセンター
不破関資料館
中山道ミニ博物館
伊吹山文化資料館
佐織歴史民俗資料室
古墳と柿の館
国分寺収蔵庫
国分寺収蔵庫
地下観察館
地震体験館
地震資料館
墨俣一夜城(大垣市墨俣歴史資料館)
多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館
大垣市上石津郷土資料館
大垣市守屋多々志美術館
大垣市歴史民俗資料館
大垣市郷土館
大垣市金生山化石館
大松美術館
大野町民俗資料館
大黒屋 旅の資料館
富有柿の里
山県市歴史民俗資料館
岐南町歴史民俗資料館
岐南町歴史民俗資料館
岐阜大学教育学部郷土博物館
岐阜女子大学デジタルミュージアム
岐阜県歴史資料館
岐阜県歴史資料館
揖斐川歴史民俗資料館
日比野五鳳記念美術館
木地師資料館
木曽三川輪中ミュージアム
本巣民俗資料館
柏原宿歴史館
森の文化博物館
歯の博物館
江口夜詩記念館
津島児童科学館
温故集成館
片野記念館
砂防ふれあいセンター
笠松町歴史民俗資料館
笠松町歴史民俗資料館
米原市醒井宿資料館
糸貫民俗資料館
羽島円空資料館
羽島円空資料館
羽島市歴史民俗資料館・羽島市映画資料館
羽島市歴史民俗資料館・羽島市映画資料館
藤原岳自然科学館
貨物鉄道博物館
軽便鉄道博物館
輪中の郷
輪中生活館
長良川うかいミュージアム
関ケ原ウォーランド
関ヶ原合戦資料館
関ケ原町歴史民俗資料館
関ケ原町歴史民族史料館
養老町郷土資料館
黒野城二の丸資料館（黒野接骨院跡地）

Libraries in Tarui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gifu City Library0.0
Gifu City Library0.0
Kaniecyo Library0.0
いなべ市北勢図書館0.0
いなべ市員弁図書館0.0
いなべ市藤原図書館0.0
しんせいほんの森0.0
しんせいほんの森0.0
タルイピアセンター図書館0.0
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
一宮市立尾西児童図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西児童図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
墨俣町図書館0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
大垣市立図書館0.0
大野町立図書館0.0
山県市伊自良図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐阜市役所 掛洞苑・リサイクルまんが館0.0
岐阜市立中央図書館0.0
岐阜市立中央図書館0.0
岐阜市立図書館 長良図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館分館0.0
岐阜市立図書館分館0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室0.0
愛西市中央図書館0.0
揖斐川町立いびがわ図書館0.0
揖斐川町立いびがわ図書館0.0
揖斐川町立谷汲図書館0.0
池田町図書館0.0
津島市立図書館0.0
浅井町立図書館0.0
海津市南濃図書館0.0
海津市平田図書館0.0
海津市海津図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館分館0.0
生涯学習センターハートピア安八図書館0.0
神守分室（生涯学習センター内）0.0
神島田分室（神島田公民館内）0.0
神戸町立図書館0.0
稲沢市立平和町図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
米原市立山東図書館0.0
米原市立近江図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
輪之内町立図書館0.0
長浜市立浅井図書館0.0
関ケ原ふれあいセンター・ふれあい図書館0.0
養老町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tarui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ＪＡぎふ農産物流通センター
丸北柿市場
大垣市公設地方卸売市場

Hotels in Tarui

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

亀丸屋

Restaurants in Tarui

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三富士
京料理貴船
仲山道 好
盛家

Cafes in Tarui

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

とらやん
喫茶&軽食ゆき
喫茶ポピー
食彩いわさき

Dentists in Tarui

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

杏林歯科

Train Stations in Tarui

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarui

Gas Stations in Tarui

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
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Stadiums & Teams in Tarui

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Ski Resorts Near Tarui

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dynaland Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Imajo 365 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ohana Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biwako Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tarui

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park-Small Airport
Ichishicho Gliderport-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield-Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Ono Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryu's Skypark-Small Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tarui

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aohaka Summary Post Office
Iwate Post Office
Kurihara Summary Post Office
Ogaki Arakawa Summary Post Office
Ogaki Inaba Post Office
Osa Post Office
Tarui Fuchu Summary Post Office
Tarui Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tarui

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
びさい眼科
加藤レディスクリニック
訪問介護ステーション　やまと

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarui

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
南宮大社
美濃国分寺

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 Tarui

What is the population of Tarui?

Tarui has a population of 27,439 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,245 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tarui expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Tarui?

Tarui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tarui?

The job market in Tarui is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 878 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tarui?

The median home value in Tarui is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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