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Tatsugō, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Tatsugō is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 5,992. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Tatsugō
Tatsugō is a town located on Amami Ōshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
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| Population | 5,992 |
| Population Density | 190 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.4500°, 129.6000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.3 inches (2,598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Tatsugō
Tatsugō is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 5,992. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tatsugō vs Japan Average
Income: Tatsugō 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) | 192 |
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 | 2,397 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tatsugō
Tatsugō has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 31.6 sq mi (81.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4500°N, 129.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.6 m | — | 81 km |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 67 km |
| 1901 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 85 km |
| 1911 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 12 | 64 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokoate-jima (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 70 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 149 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 159 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
Tatsugō has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (5.3").
Schools in Tatsugō
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 県立大島特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立笠利小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立円小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宇宿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立笠利中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐仁小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立屋仁小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立赤木名小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立赤木名中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立大島北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立手花部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立緑が丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立大勝小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立龍南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立龍北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立秋名小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立芦花部小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 龍瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立龍郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立節田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 龍郷自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立赤徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立赤徳中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tatsugō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tatsugō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| りゅうがく館 | ||||
| 原野豊芸博物館 | ||||
| 奄美市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 奄美市立奄美博物館 | ||||
| 奄美市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 奄美文化センター | ||||
| 宇宿貝塚遺跡展示館 | ||||
| 田中一村記念美術館 |
Libraries in Tatsugō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹿児島県立奄美図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tatsugō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 名瀬中央青果 | |||||
| 名瀬中央青果 | |||||
| 末広市場 | |||||
| 永田橋市場 |
Hotels in Tatsugō
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tatsugō
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tatsugō
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tatsugō
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tatsugō
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tatsugō
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tatsugō
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tatsugō
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amami Airport | ASJ | Medium Airport |
| Kikai Airport | KKX | Medium Airport |
| Tokunoshima Airport | TKN | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tatsugō
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 円簡易郵便局 | |
| 喜瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 嘉渡簡易郵便局 | |
| 大勝郵便局 | |
| 宇宿郵便局 | |
| 秋名郵便局 | |
| 竜郷瀬留簡易郵便局 | |
| 竜郷郵便局 | |
| 笠利郵便局 | |
| 節田簡易郵便局 | |
| 赤尾木郵便局 | |
| 赤木名郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tatsugō
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 稲リハビリデイケアセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tatsugō
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| アマンディー | |
| カトリック喜瀬教会 | |
| カトリック嘉渡教会 | |
| カトリック大勝教会 | |
| カトリック安木屋場教会 | |
| カトリック平教会 | |
| カトリック瀬留教会 | |
| カトリック秋名教会 | |
| カトリック芦花部教会 | |
| カトリック赤尾木教会 | |
| カトリック龍郷教会 | |
| 今井権現 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 友恵神社 | |
| 大屋神社 | |
| 大親神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 芦花部の南洲神社 | |
| 菅原神社 |
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What is the population of Tatsugō?
Tatsugō has a population of 5,992 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tatsugō 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 Tatsugō?
Tatsugō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.3 inches.
How is the job market in Tatsugō?
The job market in Tatsugō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 192 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tatsugō?
The median home value in Tatsugō is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.