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Tsuruoka, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Tsuruoka is a large city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 125,389. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 125,389 |
| Population Density | 248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7217°, 139.8217° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,855 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka is a large city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 125,389. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsuruoka vs Japan Average
Income: Tsuruoka vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 12 |
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 | 50,156 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 506.4 sq mi (1,311.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7217°N, 139.8217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 62 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 64 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 98 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 131 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 38 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 32 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 20 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 79 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 46 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 79 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 84 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 88 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 116 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 126 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 127 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 137 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 143 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 144 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 160 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 162 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 164 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
Tsuruoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (4.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tsuruoka
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuruoka National College of Technology | College | — | Visit → |
| Tsuruoka Town Campus of Keio | University | — | Visit → |
| 山形大学 鶴岡キャンパス | University | — | — |
| 山形大学 鶴岡キャンパス | University | — | — |
| 産業技術短期大学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Tsuruoka
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chouyou Dairoku Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 私立櫛引東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yamagata Kenritsu Kamo Fisheries High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Shiritsu Kamigo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka-shiritsu Daigo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Shiritsu Oyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Choyo Daiyon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴岡市立櫛引南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Special High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Daisan Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chouyou Daini Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Daiichi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴岡市立湯野浜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Choyo Daiichi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Daiyon Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chouyou Daigo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Higashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴岡市立朝暘第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Chidokan Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chidokan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuruoka Central High School | — | — | — | — |
| 山形県立鶴岡南高等学校山添校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴岡市立櫛引中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴岡市立斎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tsuruoka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsuruoka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abumiya | ||||
| Chido Museum | ||||
| Dewa Sanzan History Museum | ||||
| Higashitagawa Cultural Center | ||||
| Homma Museum | ||||
| Ideha Cultural Museum | ||||
| Ken Domon Museum of Photography | ||||
| Naito Shuin Memorial Museum of Watercolors | ||||
| Old Higashitagawa District Office | ||||
| Sakata City Museum of Art | ||||
| Sanno Club | ||||
| Somaro | ||||
| アマゾン資料館 | ||||
| 大宝館 | ||||
| 寶物殿 | ||||
| 旧白幡邸 | ||||
| 本間家旧本邸別館 | ||||
| 本間家本邸 | ||||
| 横綱柏戸記念館 | ||||
| 海洋センター | ||||
| 石井梅蔵記念館 | ||||
| 蔵探訪館 | ||||
| 酒田市立資料館 | ||||
| 鶴岡市立藤沢周平記念館 |
Libraries in Tsuruoka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chido Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fujishima Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shonai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuruoka City Library Haguro Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 光丘文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北公益文科大学 大学本部棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田マンガ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 酒田市総合文化センター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsuruoka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あじまん | |||||
| 庄内青果市場 |
Hotels in Tsuruoka
43 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tsuruoka
213 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tsuruoka
30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tsuruoka
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tsuruoka
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tsuruoka
63 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tsuruoka
28 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tsuruoka
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsuruoka
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tsuruoka
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsuruoka
34 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tsuruoka
28 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tsuruoka
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tsuruoka
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tsuruoka
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsuruoka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tsuruoka
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tsuruoka
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsuruoka
30 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asahi Post Office | |
| Higashiiwamoto Summary Post Office | |
| Kamo Post Office | |
| Kurokawa Post Office | |
| Oyama Post Office | |
| Sanze Post Office | |
| Shirayama Summary Post Office | |
| Shoryuji Summary Post Office | |
| Tagawa Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Choyomachi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Daitomachi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Honcho1 Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Honcho2 Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Midori-machi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Miharacho Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Niigata-machi Kaniyu Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Sekine Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Sengoku-machi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Wakabamachi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Yodokawa-machi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka Youkou-machi Post Office | |
| Tsuruoka-ekimae Post Office | |
| Uzen Hongo Post Office | |
| Uzen-Mizusawa Post Office | |
| Yamazoe Post Office | |
| Yunohama Post Office | |
| Yura Post Office | |
| Yutagawa Post Office | |
| Zempoji Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsuruoka
180 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arakura shrine | |
| Baikeiji | |
| Buddhist temple | |
| Chofukuji | |
| Chojoji | |
| Daishoji | |
| Hannya-ji | |
| Honshoji | |
| Inari shrine | |
| Inari Shrine | |
| Japan Christian Community - Tsuruoka Church | |
| Kinpō Shrine | |
| Kotai Shrine | |
| Kumano Shrine | |
| Minakamihachiman Shrine | |
| Rinsenji | |
| Sanno Hie Shire | |
| Sendai shrine | |
| Sugio Jinja | |
| Tafukuin |
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Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tsuruoka
What is the population of Tsuruoka?
Tsuruoka has a population of 125,389 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 506.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsuruoka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Tsuruoka?
Tsuruoka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tsuruoka?
The job market in Tsuruoka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 256 business establishments in the area, including 146 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Tsuruoka?
The median home value in Tsuruoka is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.