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Tsunagi, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Tsunagi is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 4,574. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 4,574 |
| Population Density | 348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2362°, 130.4762° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.4 inches (2,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Tsunagi
Tsunagi is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 4,574. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsunagi vs Japan Average
Income: Tsunagi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 146 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,830 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsunagi
Tsunagi 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2362°N, 130.4762°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 60 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 75 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 101 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 115 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 115 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 113 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 93 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 139 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 75 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 50 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 53 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 61 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 113 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 119 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 144 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 160 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Tsunagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.1") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Tsunagi
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立久木野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立久木野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石坂川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石坂川小学校石飛分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立葛渡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立葛渡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立内野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立平国小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立津奈木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立津奈木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立赤崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山野西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tsunagi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsunagi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| つなぎ美術館 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 倉岳歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市ツル博物館クレインパークいずみ | ||||
| 出水市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 出水麓歴史館 | ||||
| 国立水俣病総合研究センター 水俣病情報センター | ||||
| 天草市立御所浦恐竜の島博物館 | ||||
| 水俣市立 水俣病資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県環境センター |
Libraries in Tsunagi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上天草市立龍ヶ岳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立御所浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦北町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsunagi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 |
Restaurants in Tsunagi
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsunagi
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsunagi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tsunagi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tsunagi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsunagi
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 久木野郵便局 | |
| 内野簡易郵便局 | |
| 平国簡易郵便局 | |
| 津奈木郵便局 | |
| 福浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 釣橋郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsunagi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 矢城神社 |
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What is the population of Tsunagi?
Tsunagi has a population of 4,574 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsunagi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tsunagi?
Tsunagi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.4 inches.
How is the job market in Tsunagi?
The job market in Tsunagi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tsunagi?
The median home value in Tsunagi is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.