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Tsuchiura, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Tsuchiura is a large city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 144,399. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
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| Population | 144,399 |
| Population Density | 2,237 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0905°, 140.2105° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Tsuchiura
Tsuchiura is a large city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 144,399. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsuchiura vs Japan Average
Income: Tsuchiura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 90 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 16 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 57,760 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsuchiura
Tsuchiura has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1710 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 64.6 sq mi (167.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0905°N, 140.2105°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 128 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 128 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 126 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 84 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 61 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 135 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 98 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 101 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 109 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 117 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 127 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 129 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 144 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 157 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 161 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 162 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Tsuchiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Tsuchiura
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 土浦市立 都和中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧・上大津西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立土浦第五中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立神立小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Tsuchiura-Kohoku High School | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立土浦第二高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| つくば国際大学高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立下高津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立土浦第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuchiura City Tsuchiura Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 都和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立上大津東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立 都和南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuchiura City Tsuchiura 2nd Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 学校法人塚原学園青葉台初等･中等学部 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立新治学園義務教育学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuchiura City Fujisawa Elementary School (Closed) | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立 真鍋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 土浦市立土浦第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Tsuchiura Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Tsuchiura First Senior High School and Affiliated Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 県南自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tsuchiura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsuchiura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abiko City Museum of Birds | ||||
| AIST-Cube | ||||
| Archaeology Museum | ||||
| Geological Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum of Kasumigaura City | ||||
| Kijo Plaza | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Science Museum of Map & Survey | ||||
| Sunagawa Art & Craft Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Toride Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts | ||||
| Tsuchiura City Museum | ||||
| Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum | ||||
| Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba EXPO Center | ||||
| Tsukuba Museum of Art Ibaraki | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Yokaren peace memorial museum | ||||
| しもだて美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 土浦市立博物館 | ||||
| 安倍晴明展示館 | ||||
| 富士見塚古墳公園・展示館 | ||||
| 小田城跡案内所 | ||||
| 市立小町の館 本館 | ||||
| 廣澤美術館 | ||||
| 成田市下総歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 杉村楚人冠記念館 | ||||
| 柳田國男記念公苑 | ||||
| 白樺文学館 | ||||
| 真壁伝承館歴史資料館 | ||||
| 神谷 | ||||
| 結城三百石記念館 | ||||
| 美浦村 文化財センター | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 間宮林蔵記念館、生家 | ||||
| 龍ヶ崎市 歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Tsuchiura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abiko Civic Library Fusa Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Abiko Civic Library Kohokudai Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Art and Physical Education Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashiwa Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library on Library and Information Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Library on Library and Information Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Medical Library & Clinical Auditorium | 0.0 | |||||
| Tone Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba University of Technology Library (Kasuga Campus) | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Tsukuba Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushiku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| つくばみらい市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央学院大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 取手市立ふじしろ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 取手市立取手図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守谷中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 成田市立図書館豊住分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 我孫子市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日本国際学園大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館布施分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館布施分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館新田原分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館新田原分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館松葉分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館松葉分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館根戸分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館根戸分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館永楽台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館永楽台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柏市立図書館永楽台分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水海道図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 真壁図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑西市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 龍ヶ崎市立 中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsuchiura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ami Yasai | |||||
| Ushiki vegetable market | |||||
| エービン 河内店 | |||||
| コメリハード&グリーン 河内店 | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 土浦地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 土浦地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 水産棟 |
Hotels in Tsuchiura
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tsuchiura
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tsuchiura
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tsuchiura
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tsuchiura
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tsuchiura
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsuchiura
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsuchiura
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tsuchiura
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tsuchiura
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tsuchiura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsuchiura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tsuchiura
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsuchiura
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dejima Post Office | |
| Manabe Post Office | |
| Okijuku Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Ekimae Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Manabedai Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Nakanuki Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Otemachi Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Shimotakatsu Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Takajomachi Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura Tsuwa Post Office | |
| Tsuchiura-Komatsu Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 茨城ベース店 | |
| 土浦手野簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tsuchiura
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abiko clinic | ||
| コモドヴィータ下館 | ||
| 北柏胃腸科外科 | ||
| 整体院 | ||
| 柏なかおクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsuchiura
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yasaka Shrine | |
| 久成寺 | |
| 亀城稲荷神社 | |
| 常名神社 | |
| 常福寺 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 日蓮宗妙顕寺 | |
| 浄真寺 | |
| 清照山高翁寺 | |
| 済岸寺 | |
| 瀧泉寺 | |
| 照井山 歓喜院 善應寺 | |
| 皇産霊神社 | |
| 真延寺 | |
| 金山寺 | |
| 阿弥陀院 | |
| 香取神社 | |
| 鷲神社 | |
| 鹿島神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Tsuchiura
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tsuchiura
1 places within 15 km
- • Fujimizuka No.3 Tumulus
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tsuchiura
What is the population of Tsuchiura?
Tsuchiura has a population of 144,399 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,237 people per square mile, spread across 64.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsuchiura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tsuchiura?
Tsuchiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tsuchiura?
The job market in Tsuchiura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Tsuchiura?
The median home value in Tsuchiura is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.