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Tennō, Japan
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Tennō is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 22,740. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tennō
Tennō was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 22,740 |
| Population Density | 269 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9000°, 139.9667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.7 inches (1,566 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Tennō
Tennō is a small city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 22,740. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tennō vs Japan Average
Income: Tennō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 728 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,096 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tennō
Tennō has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1748 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 84.6 sq mi (219.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9000°N, 139.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 96 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 132 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 125 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 106 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 46 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 6 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 95 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 95 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 94 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 106 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 112 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 127 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 57 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 129 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 21 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 68 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 73 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 76 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 88 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 89 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 89 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 103 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 114 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 126 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 146 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 182 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 186 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.2 in |
Tennō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.6").
Schools in Tennō
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 船越小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 男鹿工業高校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tennō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tennō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Folklore and Performing Arts Museum | ||||
| Akita Museum of Art | ||||
| Akita Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Design Shop 秋田贔屓 | ||||
| Former Kaneko family residence | ||||
| Mining Museum of Akita University | ||||
| Namahage Museum | ||||
| photo gallery bluehole | ||||
| Polder Museum of Ogata Village | ||||
| Satake Historical Museum | ||||
| Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museam | ||||
| あきた文学資料館 | ||||
| 井川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伝承館 潟上パークセンター | ||||
| 八郎まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 刑務所作業品展示場 | ||||
| 勝平得之記念館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小池板碑群 | ||||
| 山本ふるさと文化館 | ||||
| 川端角のレトロ博物館 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 東北石油 豊川油田 展示室 | ||||
| 栖秀の郷土人形館 | ||||
| 植物園 | ||||
| 潟上市 昭和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 男鹿真山伝承館 | ||||
| 秋田市立千秋美術館 | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県環境と文化のむら | ||||
| 秋田県立博物館 分館 旧奈良家住宅 | ||||
| 赤れんが郷土館（旧秋田銀行本店本館） |
Libraries in Tennō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita City Araya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Central Library Meitokukan | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita City Tsuchizaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Akita Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 三種鯉川地区センター 橋本五郎文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壱騎町児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 昭和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潟上市図書館 追分分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田大学附属図書館 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田市中央図書館明徳館 河辺分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秋田県点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 船川港図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tennō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| すごえもんマーケット | |||||
| 朝市通り | |||||
| 矢留食肉直売所 | |||||
| 秋田市民市場 |
Hotels in Tennō
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tennō
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tennō
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tennō
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tennō
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tennō
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tennō
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tennō
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tennō
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tennō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tennō
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tennō
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tennō
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Funakoshi Post Office | |
| Futto Post Office | |
| Toko Summary Post Office | |
| Urada Summary Post Office | |
| Wakami Post Office | |
| Wakimoto Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Wakimoto Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Tennō
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| デイ・リハスポット ワンズライフ八橋 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tennō
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 不動明王 | |
| 今木神社 | |
| 今木神社 | |
| 八龍神社 | |
| 太平山 石碑 | |
| 岩清水大竜王神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 東湖八坂神社 | |
| 栗嶋神社 | |
| 渡部神社 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 船越神明社 | |
| 金毘羅神社 | |
| 鹿島神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennō
What is the population of Tennō?
Tennō has a population of 22,740 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 269 people per square mile, spread across 84.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tennō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Tennō?
Tennō 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 72°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tennō?
The job market in Tennō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 728 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tennō?
The median home value in Tennō is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.