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Towada, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Towada is a mid-size city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 60,697. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 60,697 |
| Population Density | 217 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6205°, 141.2107° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Towada
Towada is a mid-size city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 60,697. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Towada vs Japan Average
Income: Towada vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,942 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 24,279 |
Property Tax
Climate in Towada
Towada 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 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 280.2 sq mi (725.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6205°N, 141.2107°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 109 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 137 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 91 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 110 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 68 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 81 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 126 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 115 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 92 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 133 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 53 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 150 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 29 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 31 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 74 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 77 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 80 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 83 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 87 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 102 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 132 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 146 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 167 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 184 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 188 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Towada has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.7").
Colleges & Universities in Towada
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 青森県営農大学校 | University | - | , |
Schools in Towada
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十和田市立十和田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立三本木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立甲東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立深持小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立藤坂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立下切田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立切田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立沢田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| クマガイ クッキングスタジオ | - | - | - | - |
| 青森県立三本木農業恵拓高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立高清水小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 青森県立十和田工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 青森県立三本木高等学校/付属中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立北園小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立三本木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 十和田市立洞内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| ダンシング ハウス スイング | - | - | - | - |
| くるみ料理教室 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Towada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Towada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori | ||||
| Nitobe Memorial Museum | ||||
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| Towada Art Center | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| キリストの里伝承館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 先人記念館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 大山将棋記念館 | ||||
| 寺山修司記念館 | ||||
| 新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 東北町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 称徳館 | ||||
| 野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鷹山宇一記念美術館 |
Libraries in Towada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おいらせ町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十和田市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野辺地町 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Towada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 |
Hotels in Towada
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Towada
118 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Towada
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Towada
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Towada
17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Towada
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Towada
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Towada
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Towada
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Towada
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Towada
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Towada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Towada
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Towada
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Towada
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fujisaka Post Office | |
| Fukamochi Post Office | |
| Hachigo Summary Post Office | |
| Kirita Post Office | |
| Mutsu Sawada Post Office | |
| Ofukanai Post Office | |
| Okuse Post Office | |
| Towada Digaku-mae Post Office | |
| Towada Honamicho Post Office | |
| Towada Motomachi Post Office | |
| Towada Nishi-Nijuniban Post Office | |
| Towada Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Towada
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sanbongiinari Shrine | |
| インマヌエル 十和田キリスト教会 | |
| カトリック 十和田教会 | |
| キリスト福音教会 | |
| 切田八幡宮 | |
| 創価学会 十和田文化会館 | |
| 新山大権現 | |
| 枯木根明神 | |
| 澄月寺 | |
| 行妙寺 | |
| 覚宣寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Towada
What is the population of Towada?
Towada has a population of 60,697 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 280.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Towada expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Towada?
Towada has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Towada?
Towada has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,942 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Towada?
The median home value in Towada is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.