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Tarumizu, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Tarumizu is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 19,146. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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| Population | 19,146 |
| Population Density | 306 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4833°, 130.7000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.8 inches (2,586 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Tarumizu
Tarumizu is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 19,146. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 101.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tarumizu vs Japan Average
Income: Tarumizu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 7,658 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tarumizu
Tarumizu has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2425 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4833°N, 130.7000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 146 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 13 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 126 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 11 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 144 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 83 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 89 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 11 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 13 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 13 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 32 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 34 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 52 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 147 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 184 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 186 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Tarumizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.6") and December the driest (3.2").
Schools in Tarumizu
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立協和中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 垂水市立垂水中央中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立垂水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立新城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立柊原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立水之上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立垂水高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鹿児島市立黒神中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立協和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 垂水市立松ケ崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tarumizu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Tarumizu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base | ||||
| Jigenryu History Museum | ||||
| Kagoshima City Museum of Art | ||||
| Museum Kanoyashi minzokukan | ||||
| Museum of the Meiji Restoration | ||||
| Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material | ||||
| Saigo Nanshu memorial museum | ||||
| Sakurajima Visitor Centre | ||||
| Sengan-en | ||||
| Sengan-En | ||||
| Shōko Shūsei-kan | ||||
| The Kagoshima University Museum | ||||
| The Kagoshima University Museum | ||||
| Uenohara Jomon no Mori | ||||
| かごしま環境未来館 | ||||
| かごしま近代文学館・かごしまメルヘン館 | ||||
| なぎさミュージアム | ||||
| ふるさと考古歴史館 | ||||
| 三宅美術館 | ||||
| 中村晋也美術館 | ||||
| 児玉美術館 | ||||
| 吾平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 姶良市歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 宇宙情報館 | ||||
| 指宿神社宝物館 | ||||
| 松下美術館 | ||||
| 王子遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 畑の郷 水土利館 | ||||
| 石橋記念公園記念館 | ||||
| 石蔵ミュージアム | ||||
| 薩摩伝承館 | ||||
| 薩摩伝承館 | ||||
| 長島美術館 | ||||
| 陽山美術館 | ||||
| 頴娃町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島国際大学博物館実習施設考古学ミュージアム | ||||
| 鹿児島市立科学館 | ||||
| 鹿児島県立博物館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 黒神げんき塾 |
Libraries in Tarumizu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 垂水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姶良市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 指宿市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 泉町児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿児島大学附属図書館中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿児島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿児島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿屋市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tarumizu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaichi Morning Market | |||||
| Asaichi Morning Market | |||||
| 加治木町青果市場 | |||||
| 横村青果指宿地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鹿児島中央卸売市場魚類市場 | |||||
| 鹿児島市中央卸売市場青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿児島花市場 |
Hotels in Tarumizu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarumizu
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarumizu
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarumizu
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarumizu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tarumizu
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tarumizu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tarumizu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tarumizu
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中俣簡易郵便局 | |
| 大隅垂水郵便局 | |
| 大隅市木簡易郵便局 | |
| 新城郵便局 | |
| 柊原郵便局 | |
| 柊原郵便局 | |
| 水之上郵便局 | |
| 浜平簡易郵便局 | |
| 海潟郵便局 | |
| 牛根郵便局 | |
| 牛根麓簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tarumizu
76 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JA厚生連健康管理センター | ||
| JIN Mental Clinic | ||
| KataseClinic | ||
| MASUDA CLINIC | ||
| Yメンタルクリニック | ||
| あいこう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| アトール鹿児島スキンクリニック | ||
| いとう整形外科クリニック | ||
| いまきいれ耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| いわや内科・内視鏡クリニック | ||
| うえの内科・循環器内科クリニック | ||
| うえの耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| おけたにクリニック | ||
| かごしまIBD消化器内科クリニック | ||
| かごしまたんぽぽ小児科 | ||
| きじま内科 | ||
| キタゾノクリニック | ||
| きやまクリニック | ||
| こうらい町整形外科 | ||
| ささきクリニック | ||
| サテライトろうけん青空 | ||
| しげのぶ内科クリニック | ||
| シモノクリニック | ||
| しもほんじ医院 | ||
| しらさわ歯科 | ||
| しんやしきクリニック | ||
| そふと歯科 | ||
| ナカノ在宅医療クリニック | ||
| ながはまクリニック | ||
| はぁと診療所 | ||
| はやかわ循環器内科クリニック | ||
| ひさまつクリニック | ||
| ひなたクリニック | ||
| ひらやま脳神経外科 | ||
| ふくだクリニック | ||
| プリムラクリニック | ||
| みなみクリニック | ||
| よしながウイメンズクリニック | ||
| よしのぶクリニック | ||
| わきた内科・脳神経内科 | ||
| ヲサメ内科クリニック | ||
| 七波クリニック | ||
| 中村（哲）産婦人科・内科 | ||
| 中洲整形外科 | ||
| 今村小児科 | ||
| 健三郎クリニック | ||
| 健三郎クリニック薬師 | ||
| 入退院支援センター | ||
| 八重倉医院 | ||
| 前田内科消化器科 | ||
| 厚仁会クリニック | ||
| 四枝内科 | ||
| 坂元内科胃腸科 | ||
| 大山眼科 | ||
| 宮路胃腸科内科クリニック | ||
| 山口克也内科 | ||
| 山口浩士クリニック内科・循環器内科 | ||
| 有馬新一クリニック | ||
| 梅林クリニック | ||
| 武井内科クリニック | ||
| 清泉クリニック | ||
| 福元クリニック | ||
| 竹ファミリー内科クリニック | ||
| 竹内レディースクリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科ミック | ||
| 西蔭メディカルクリニック | ||
| 西陵クリニック | ||
| 貴島消化器内科クリニック | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションかがやき | ||
| 野口クリニック | ||
| 高見馬場Junクリニック | ||
| 高見馬場山口クリニック | ||
| 鴨池生協クリニック | ||
| 鹿児島三井中央クリニック | ||
| 鹿児島中央整形外科スポーツクリニック | ||
| 𠮷井ひふ科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarumizu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 居世神社 | |
| 戸柱神社 | |
| 牛根麓稲荷神社 | |
| 若宮神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tarumizu
What is the population of Tarumizu?
Tarumizu has a population of 19,146 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 306 people per square mile, spread across 62.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tarumizu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tarumizu?
Tarumizu 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.8 inches.
How is the job market in Tarumizu?
The job market in Tarumizu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 613 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tarumizu?
The median home value in Tarumizu is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.