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Tsugaru, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Tsugaru is a mid-size city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 30,934. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
30,934 Population 316/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population30,934
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density316/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units12,374

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population30,934
Population Density316 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates40.8036°, 140.4030°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,329 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.4 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Tsugaru

Tsugaru is a mid-size city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 30,934. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tsugaru has a population of 30,934 with a density of 316 people per square mile, spread across 97.9 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

30,934
Total Population
316
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
97.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tsugaru vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tsugaru is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 990 business establishments.

Income: Tsugaru vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)990

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tsugaru is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,374 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units12,374

Property Tax

Climate in Tsugaru

Tsugaru has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.5° / 1.8° 140.3
Feb -0.3°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.7° 101.3
Mar 2.9°C / 37°F -0.8° / 6.6° 76.8
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 3.9° / 13.5° 69.0
May 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 76.0
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.1° 76.1
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 18.5° / 25.8° 129.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 27.8° 143.1
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.6° 134.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.4° 116.7
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 3.4° / 11.3° 139.4
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.4° 155.4
Tsugaru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area97.9 sq mi (253.6 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates40.8036°N, 140.4030°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above Japan avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 143 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 119 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 132 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 132 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 125 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 102 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 139 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 107 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 148 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 147 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 102 km
Dec 29, 1994 59 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 144 km
Apr 2, 2001 25 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 118 km
Feb 17, 2015 51 km N of Miyako, Japan M5.5 148 km
Jan 16, 1992 58 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 145 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 71 km
Jun 27, 2010 55 km NE of Mutsu, Japan M5.3 142 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 37 km
Jul 22, 2022 10 km SSW of Misawa, Japan M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 91 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 279 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 121 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 116 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 116 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 143 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 134 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 39 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 109 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 109 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 138 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 131 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 139 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 143 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 140 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 135 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 127 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 27 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 135 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 18 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 43 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 52 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 80 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 98 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 102 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 111 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 117 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 117 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 121 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 128 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 142 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 192 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 197 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.0 in

Tsugaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Tsugaru

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
つがる市立柏中学校 - - - -
青森県立木造高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tsugaru

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tsugaru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ajigasawa Sumo Museum
Hirosaki City Museum
Neputa Mura Museum
Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan)
Tsugaru Shamisen Hall
つがる市縄文展示資料館　カルコ
五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館
吉幾三コレクションミュージアム
太宰治「思ひ出」の館
宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵)
弘前藩歴史館
板柳町立郷土資料館
森林科学館 ジュピター
田舎館村博物館
百石町展示館
立佞武多の館
鏡ヶ丘記念館

Libraries in Tsugaru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
つがる市立図書館0.0
中泊町図書館0.0
五所川原市立図書館0.0
弘前大学附属図書館0.0
弘前市立図書館0.0
弘前市立岩木図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tsugaru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
津軽りんご市場
虹のマート
蟹田駅前市場 ウェル蟹

Restaurants in Tsugaru

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

おひつごはん四六時中
かつてん
こばしょぐ
じょっぱり食堂
ナン・カレーハウス
一心亭
幡龍

Cafes in Tsugaru

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tully's Coffee
Tully's Coffee

Cinemas in Tsugaru

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CINEMA VILLAGE 8

Dentists in Tsugaru

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ハッピーデンタルクリニック
ミナトヤ歯科医院

Veterinaries in Tsugaru

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アスヒ動物病院

Train Stations in Tsugaru

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kizukuri

Gas Stations in Tsugaru

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JP #8945513277
ペトラス

Gyms in Tsugaru

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アメーノ

Stadiums & Teams in Tsugaru

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tsugaru

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanawa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujisato Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Soyumura 229 Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aomori Spring Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moya Hills 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makado Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kase Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tsugaru

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tsugaru

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aino Summary Post Office
Kashiwa Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tsugaru

What is the population of Tsugaru?

Tsugaru has a population of 30,934 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 316 people per square mile, spread across 97.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tsugaru 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 Tsugaru?

Tsugaru has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tsugaru?

Tsugaru has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 990 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tsugaru?

The median home value in Tsugaru is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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