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Tosa, Japan
Kochi · Japan
Tosa is a small city in Kochi, Japan with a population of 25,732. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 25,732 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5048°, 133.4448° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kochi |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.4 inches (2,092 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.8 years |
About Tosa
Tosa is a small city in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 25,732. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tosa vs Japan Average
Income: Tosa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 823 |
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 | 10,293 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tosa
Tosa has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 366.8 sq mi (950.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5048°N, 133.4448°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 130 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 147 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 102 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 133 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 192 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Tosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Tosa
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立新居小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高岡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 高知県立高知海洋高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高岡高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高岡第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高知若草養護特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇佐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立土佐南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 光の村養護学校土佐自然学園 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立波介小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立明徳義塾中高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 明徳義塾中高等学校 竜国際キャンパス | - | - | - | - |
| 県立春野高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春野西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高岡第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立蓮池小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浦ノ内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tosa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kochi Literary Museum | ||||
| Kochi Yosakoi Info exchange center | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial museum | ||||
| Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| いの町紙の博物館 | ||||
| かわうそ学習館 | ||||
| マルモッタンモネの庭 | ||||
| 佐川地質館 | ||||
| 佐川町立青山文庫 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 春野町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 春野町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 横倉山自然の森博物館 | ||||
| 津野町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家記念館 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家記念館 | ||||
| 牧野富太郎ふるさと館 | ||||
| 香美市立美術館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県立坂本龍馬記念館 | ||||
| 高知県立坂本龍馬記念館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 |
Libraries in Tosa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| いの町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| オーテピア | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森（総合情報センター（図書館）） | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森（総合情報センター（図書館）） | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川町立図書館さくと | 0.0 | |||||
| 南国市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐市立市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐市立市民図書館宇佐分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐市立市民図書館戸波分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日高村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春野町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本の森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津野町立図書館 かわうそ館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香美市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立江ノ口市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立潮江市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立長浜市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立長浜市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立大学 総合情報センター 永国寺図書館/高知工科大学 附属情報図書館 (永国寺キャンパス) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tosa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirome market | |||||
| Kure Taisho-machi Market | |||||
| 株式会社ゲンボク市場 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 高知市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Tosa
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tosa
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tosa
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tosa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tosa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 日本トーターりょうまスタジアム | ||
| 高知球場 | ||
| 高知競馬場 (Kōchi Racecourse) |
Ski Resorts Near Tosa
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL-FA Oda ski slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tosa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tosa
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukaura Summary Post Office | |
| Hage Post Office | |
| Haruno Post Office | |
| Hata Post Office | |
| Higashinada Summary Post Office | |
| Higashinakamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Inoshiri Summary Post Office | |
| Nii Post Office | |
| Nisai Post Office | |
| Nishibun Post Office | |
| Tosa Nakajima Post Office | |
| Tosa Post Office | |
| Tosa Takaoka Post Office | |
| Usa Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Tosa
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 久会久病院 | ||
| 仁生会三愛病院 | ||
| 共生会下司病院 | ||
| 博信会中ノ橋病院 | ||
| 土佐整形外科 | ||
| 山口会高知厚生病院 | ||
| 山村会山村病院 | ||
| 旦龍会町田病院 | ||
| 旭仁会森病院 | ||
| 治久会もみのき病院 | ||
| 産研会上町病院 | ||
| 竹下会竹下病院 | ||
| 見元会見元回生病院 | ||
| 近森会近森リハビリテーション病院 | ||
| 高橋会高知いちょう病院 | ||
| 高潮会潮江高橋病院 | ||
| 高知県立療育福祉センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tosa
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 34 Tanema-ji | |
| 35 Kiyotaki-ji | |
| 36 Shōryū-ji | |
| 三方神社 | |
| 上母神社 | |
| 九重神社 | |
| 仁ノ八幡宮 | |
| 今川神社 | |
| 今川神社 | |
| 伊勢大神宮 | |
| 伊勢神宮 | |
| 住吉大明神 | |
| 住吉大明神 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 六條八幡宮 | |
| 南無石鎚秘蔵大權現 | |
| 吉良神社 | |
| 吉良神社 | |
| 大山神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tosa
What is the population of Tosa?
Tosa has a population of 25,732 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 366.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tosa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Tosa?
Tosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches.
How is the job market in Tosa?
The job market in Tosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 823 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tosa?
The median home value in Tosa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.