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Tsuma, Japan

Miyazaki · Japan

Tsuma is a mid-size city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 34,318. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
34,318 Population 147/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
95.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Tsuma

Tsuma

TsumaSho is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yayū Murata. It was originally a one-shot published in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Manga Times in April 2018, before being serialized in the same magazine from July 2018 to December 2022. The series has been collected into fourteen tankōbon volumes. A television drama adaptation aired from January to March 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Signpost aired from October to December 2024.

People

Population34,318
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density147/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,200
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units13,727

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain95.5 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population34,318
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates32.1000°, 131.4000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyazaki
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation95.5 inches (2,425 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,200
Median Age50.2 years

About Tsuma

Tsuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 34,318. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tsuma has a population of 34,318 with a density of 147 people per square mile, spread across 233.9 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

34,318
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
233.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tsuma vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tsuma is $26,200, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,098 business establishments.

Income: Tsuma vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,200
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,098

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tsuma is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,727 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,727

Property Tax

Climate in Tsuma

Tsuma has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F 3.1° / 13.1° 73.0
Feb 9.3°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.2° 95.4
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17° 155.3
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.1° 194.8
May 20.6°C / 69°F 16.3° / 24.8° 223.9
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 20.2° / 27° 504.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.4° 338.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.8° 280.9
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.8° 353.7
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.7° 196.2
Nov 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 106.3
Dec 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15° 75.0
Tsuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Japan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area233.9 sq mi (605.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates32.1000°N, 131.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.5"
151% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.26"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 39 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 98 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 33 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 25 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 36 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 117 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 92 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 56 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 101 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 125 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 94 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 110 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 104 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 92 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 91 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 76 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 63 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 11 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 80 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

71 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 113 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 88 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 209 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 267 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 9 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 198 km
2018 Trami Category 2 91 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 272 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 285 km
2017 Noru Category 1 91 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 56 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 203 km
2015 Goni Category 3 109 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 285 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 187 km
2014 Halong Category 1 137 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 280 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 260 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 253 km
2011 Roke Category 4 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 126 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 136 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 86 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 72 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 106 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 90 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 61 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 67 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 61 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 67 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m - 88 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 67 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 25 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 44 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 30 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 61 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m - 36 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 36 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 60 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 54 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 85 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 90 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 92 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 111 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 126 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 127 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 131 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 8.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 10.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 16.3 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 12.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in Driest

Tsuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Tsuma

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立三納中学校 - - - -
市立三納小学校 - - - -
市立妻南小学校 - - - -
市立穂北中学校 - - - -
市立穂北小学校 - - - -
新富町立上新田小学校 - - - -
新富町立上新田中学校 - - - -
市立妻中学校 - - - -
市立妻北小学校 - - - -
県立妻高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tsuma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tsuma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki
Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience
Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum
Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History
はにわ館
佐土原歴史資料館(鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」)
天ケ城歴史民俗資料館
宮崎市安井息軒記念館
宮崎県平和祈念資料展示室
宮崎県立西都原考古博物館
宮崎科学技術館
小川城址公園
木城えほんの郷
穆佐城ガイダンス施設
茶臼原自然芸術館
西都市歴史民俗資料館
高鍋町歴史総合資料館
高鍋町美術館

Libraries in Tsuma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
佐土原図書館0.0
国富町立図書館0.0
宮崎学園 図書館0.0
宮崎市立図書館0.0
宮崎県立図書館0.0
川南町立図書館0.0
町立高鍋図書館0.0
綾てるは図書館0.0
西都市立図書館0.0
都農町民図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tsuma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(株)宮崎竹田青果
ママンマルシェTAKANABE
児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場
宮崎市中央卸売市場

Hotels in Tsuma

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL R9 The Yard 西都
ビジネス旅館はにわ
ホテル プリムローズ西都

Restaurants in Tsuma

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akanoya
うなぎの入船
うなぎの入船
きっちょううどん 西都店
ジョイフル宮崎西都店
すぎの家
南園楼
富士菜
焼肉苑 斎藤牧場
菓子工房haru

Cafes in Tsuma

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

喫茶ダイアナ

Dentists in Tsuma

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

いわみ小児科医院
みふね通り歯科クリニック

Bus Stations in Tsuma

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

西都バスセンター

Gas Stations in Tsuma

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enios
JA-SS
JA児湯 上新田給油所
SOLATO太陽石油販売(株)セルフ西都

Banks in Tsuma

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宮崎都城信用金庫 西都支店
宮崎銀行 西都支店
新富支所 上新田出張所
高鍋信用金庫西都(支)

Shopping Malls in Tsuma

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

西都ショッピングセンターPAO

Stadiums & Teams in Tsuma

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Ski Resorts Near Tsuma

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tsuma

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base-Small Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tsuma

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三納郵便局
上新田郵便局
上穂北郵便局
杉安郵便局
稚児ケ池簡易郵便局
西都三宅郵便局
西都大口川簡易郵便局
西都郵便局

Treatment Centers in Tsuma

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
内田内科
大工町すぎえ腎泌尿器科・内科
慶明会宮崎中央眼科病院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsuma

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kokubunji
一丁田神社
南方神社
如法寺
春日神社
石貫神社
西都キリスト教会
速川神社
都萬神社

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 Tsuma

What is the population of Tsuma?

Tsuma has a population of 34,318 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 233.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tsuma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,200, 65% 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 Tsuma?

Tsuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tsuma?

The job market in Tsuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,098 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tsuma?

The median home value in Tsuma is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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