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Tsunō, Japan

Miyazaki · Japan

Tsunō is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 10,028. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
10,028 Population 254/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
95.0 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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Full City Profile

People

Population10,028
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density254/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,200
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units4,011

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain95.0 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population10,028
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates32.2500°, 131.5667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyazaki
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation95.0 inches (2,414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,200
Median Age50.2 years

About Tsunō

Tsunō is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 10,028. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tsunō has a population of 10,028 with a density of 254 people per square mile, spread across 39.5 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,028
Total Population
254
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
39.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tsunō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tsunō 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 321 business establishments.

Income: Tsunō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)321

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tsunō 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 4,011 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 Units4,011

Property Tax

Climate in Tsunō

Tsunō has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.3°C / 50°F 3.3° / 18.3° 54.5
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 4.4° / 19.3° 109.7
Mar 14°C / 57°F 6.1° / 21.7° 159.1
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.8° 175.3
May 19.9°C / 68°F 13.3° / 25.8° 287.6
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 18.2° / 27.9° 405.8
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.4° 491.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.5° 414.7
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.5° 303.1
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.8° 136.3
Nov 17.5°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.7° 81.2
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 4.6° / 19.5° 51.5
Tsunō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates32.2500°N, 131.5667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.0"
150% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

614 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 55 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 97 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 46 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 42 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 57 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 69 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 134 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 106 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 101 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 59 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 130 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 113 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 141 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 124 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 94 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 110 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 96 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 51 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 31 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 122 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 108 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 226 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 266 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 18 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 194 km
2018 Trami Category 2 100 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 280 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 270 km
2017 Noru Category 1 85 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 73 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 226 km
2015 Goni Category 3 120 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 268 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 189 km
2014 Halong Category 1 131 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 255 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 274 km
2011 Roke Category 4 277 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 126 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 15,000 131 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 117 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 109 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 74 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 88 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 113 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 41 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 57 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 41 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 51 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m - 86 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 76 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 42 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 59 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 14 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 56 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m - 49 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 57 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 39 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 75 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 83 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 98 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 106 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 113 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 116 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 132 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 15.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 12.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest

Tsunō has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Tsunō

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立寺迫小学校 - - - -
市立美々津中学校 - - - -
市立美々津小学校田の原分校 - - - -
町立東小学校 - - - -
町立都農中学校 - - - -
町立都農南小学校 - - - -
町立都農小学校 - - - -
町立都農東小学校 - - - -
町立都農東小学校内野々分校 - - - -
県立都農高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tsunō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tsunō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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」)
宮崎県立西都原考古博物館
木城えほんの郷
百済の館
若山牧水生家
若山牧水記念文学館
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 Tsunō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
佐土原図書館0.0
川南町立図書館0.0
日向市立図書館0.0
町立高鍋図書館0.0
西都市立図書館0.0
都農町民図書館0.0
門川町立図書館0.0
門川町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tsunō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
家畜市場

Restaurants in Tsunō

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

いけすレストラン大漁丸

Train Stations in Tsunō

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Higashi-Tsuno
Mimitsu
Tsuno

Gas Stations in Tsunō

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

日向農協 美々津給油所

Ski Resorts Near Tsunō

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tsunō

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base-Small Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tsunō

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
塩付郵便局
東都農郵便局
美々津郵便局
都農郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsunō

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
都農神社 日向國一之宮

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 Tsunō

What is the population of Tsunō?

Tsunō has a population of 10,028 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 39.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tsunō 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 Tsunō?

Tsunō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tsunō?

The job market in Tsunō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 321 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tsunō?

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

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