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Tsuruda, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Tsuruda is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 20,243. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tsuruda
Tsuruda was a town in Satsuma District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 20,243 |
| Population Density | 124 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9500°, 130.4833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.4 inches (2,322 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Tsuruda
Tsuruda is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 20,243. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 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 91.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsuruda vs Japan Average
Income: Tsuruda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 648 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 8,097 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsuruda
Tsuruda 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 1941 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 | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 163.1 sq mi (422.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9500°N, 130.4833°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 | 91 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 44 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 146 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 45 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 148 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 93 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 102 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 118 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 143 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 103 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 81 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 45 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 44 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 22 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 36 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 43 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 82 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 92 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 145 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 171 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Tsuruda has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and December the driest (3.0").
Schools in Tsuruda
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立泊野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立薩摩中央高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立佐志小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立求名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立鶴田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立永野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立柏原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立山崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 伊佐市立針持小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立盈進小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さつま町立宮之城中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立薩摩中央高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立鶴田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立紫尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立白男川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立流水小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上手小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立求名小学校狩宿分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立求名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立永野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立柏原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立柊野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立平川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立山崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立佐志小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中津川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立黒木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立針持小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立祁答院中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立山田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大軣小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tsuruda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsuruda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館 | ||||
| せんだい宇宙館 | ||||
| なぎさミュージアム | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 入来郷土館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 加治木町郷土館 | ||||
| 加治木郷土館 | ||||
| 姶良市歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 宮之城伝統工芸センター | ||||
| 宮之城歴史資料センター | ||||
| 川内まごころ文学館 | ||||
| 日本画美術記念館「草文」 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 椋鳩十文学記念館 | ||||
| 焼酎資料館 | ||||
| 石蔵ミュージアム | ||||
| 薩摩川内市入来郷土館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市川内歴史資料館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市樋脇郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島市立横川郷土館 |
Libraries in Tsuruda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| くりの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串木野市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 加治木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姶良市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立加治木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館入来分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館東郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館樋脇分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsuruda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加治木町青果市場 | |||||
| 横川物産館 |
Restaurants in Tsuruda
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tsuruda
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsuruda
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsuruda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tsuruda
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tsuruda
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsuruda
22 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上手簡易郵便局 | |
| 中津川郵便局 | |
| 久富木簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮之城佐志郵便局 | |
| 宮之城平川郵便局 | |
| 宮之城湯田郵便局 | |
| 宮之城郵便局 | |
| 山崎郵便局 | |
| 東郷山田郵便局 | |
| 永野郵便局 | |
| 求名広橋簡易郵便局 | |
| 泊野簡易郵便局 | |
| 狩宿簡易郵便局 | |
| 白男川簡易郵便局 | |
| 祁答院郵便局 | |
| 紫尾郵便局 | |
| 舟木簡易郵便局 | |
| 薩摩郵便局 | |
| 薩摩黒木簡易郵便局 | |
| 虎居簡易郵便局 | |
| 鶴田柏原簡易郵便局 | |
| 鶴田郵便局 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Tsuruda?
Tsuruda has a population of 20,243 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 163.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsuruda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 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 Tsuruda?
Tsuruda 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 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 91.4 inches.
How is the job market in Tsuruda?
The job market in Tsuruda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 648 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tsuruda?
The median home value in Tsuruda is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.