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Tsurusaki, Japan

Oita · Japan

Tsurusaki is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 76,968. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
76,968 Population 129/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population76,968
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density129/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,600
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units30,787

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population76,968
Population Density129 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates33.2453°, 131.6917°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOita
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,827 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,600
Median Age50.2 years

About Tsurusaki

Tsurusaki is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 76,968. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tsurusaki has a population of 76,968 with a density of 129 people per square mile, spread across 594.6 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

76,968
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
594.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tsurusaki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tsurusaki is $28,600, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Income: Tsurusaki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,600
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare14
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tsurusaki is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 30,787 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$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units30,787

Property Tax

Climate in Tsurusaki

Tsurusaki has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 2.5° / 10.7° 50.1
Feb 7.3°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.5° 63.6
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.6° 100.1
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 121.2
May 19.4°C / 67°F 14.9° / 24° 134.0
Jun 23°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.6° 312.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 262.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.1° 168.1
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.3° 244.3
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.3° 146.5
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.4° / 18.2° 72.6
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13° 47.3
Tsurusaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area594.6 sq mi (1,540.0 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates33.2453°N, 131.6917°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

391 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 101 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 121 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 50 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 66 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 63 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 52 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 105 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 109 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 128 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 140 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 134 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 56 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 90 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 143 km
Aug 16, 2025 32 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.5 138 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 25 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 45 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 61 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 84 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

58 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 154 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 109 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 243 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 109 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 218 km
2018 Trami Category 1 161 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 260 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 239 km
2017 Noru Category 1 140 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 134 km
2015 Goni Category 3 130 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 244 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 255 km
2014 Halong Category 1 150 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 291 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 153 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 240 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 33 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 120 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 15,000 141 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 6 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 130 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 109 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 144 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 109 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 122 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 116 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 98 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 122 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 135 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 83 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 6 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 6 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 131 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 11 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 28 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 45 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 68 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 140 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 141 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 165 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Tsurusaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tsurusaki

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
大分市立大在西小学校 - - - -
大分市立鶴崎小学校 - - - -
大分市立三佐小学校 - - - -
大分市立坂ノ市小学校 - - - -
市立日岡小学校 - - - -
大分市立原川中学校 - - - -
大分市立明野中学校 - - - -
大分市立松岡小学校 - - - -
大分県立大分東高等学校 - - - -
大分県立大分鶴崎高等学校 - - - -
大分市立高田小学校 - - - -
大分市立川添小学校 - - - -
大分市立明治北小学校 - - - -
大分市立大在小学校 - - - -
鶴崎高校第一グラウンド - - - -
大分高等学校 - - - -
大分市立鶴崎中学校 - - - -
大分県立鶴崎工業高等学校 - - - -
私立大分国際情報高等学校 - - - -
市立こうざき小学校 - - - -
市立丹生小学校 - - - -
市立大在中学校 - - - -
市立明治小学校 - - - -
市立木佐上小学校 - - - -
市立東陽中学校 - - - -
市立神崎中学校 - - - -
市立鶴崎中学校 - - - -
大分養護学校 - - - -
大分工業高等専門学校 - - - -
大分市立別保小学校 - - - -
大分市立大東中学校 - - - -
大分市立坂ノ市中学校 - - - -
明野北小学校 - - - -
大分市立明野東小学校 - - - -
大分市立桃園小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tsurusaki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tsurusaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amabe Kofun Historical Museum
Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum
Beppu Tourism Association Museum
Hirano Museum
Kifune Castle
Oita Fragrance Museum
Sekizaki Ocean and Astronomical Observatory Hall
きつき城下町資料館
ヤマコ臼杵美術博物館
二階堂美術館
別府大学附属博物館
別府大学附属博物館
別府市美術館
大分市歴史資料館
大分市歴史資料館
大分市美術館
大分市美術館
大分県立先哲史料館
大分県立先哲史料館
大分県立美術館
大分県立美術館
大分県立芸術会館
大分県立芸術会館
朝倉文夫記念館
杵築市立民俗資料館
栗原美術館
森林学習展示館
毛利空桑記念館
毛利空桑記念館
野津キリシタン記念資料館

Libraries in Tsurusaki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)松本記念児童図書館0.0
Beppu City Library0.0
図書館0.0
大分市民図書館0.0
大分市民図書館0.0
大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library)0.0
大分県立図書館0.0
安岐町立図書館0.0
挾間町立図書館0.0
挾間町立図書館0.0
日出町立図書館0.0
杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館0.0
津久見市民図書館0.0
臼杵市立臼杵図書館0.0
臼杵市立臼杵図書館0.0
臼杵市立臼杵図書館0.0
臼杵市立臼杵図書館野津分館0.0
荘田平五郎記念こども図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tsurusaki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
大分市公設地方卸売市場
大分市公設地方卸売市場

Hotels in Tsurusaki

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

クレインホテル
ゆたか旅館

Restaurants in Tsurusaki

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jolly-Pasta
Joyfull
Joyfull
Joyfull
Joyfull
アゴラ
お好み焼きごっつあんです
キャンティーン
ささ寿し
ステーキガスト東大分店
ティファニー
パチノッティ
ふぐ処;良の家
ブッチャーズテーブル 新貝店
不二かつ 大分店
元禄うどん
寿司処 豊博
梅の花
浜勝
焼そば 丹頂
王府
茶屋ぼだいじゅ
長春
食事処モンテ
魚々庵

Cafes in Tsurusaki

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

80℃ Cafe & Kitchen
Starbucks
茶房 器布陣

Cinemas in Tsurusaki

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

T・ジョイ パークプレイス大分

Zoos in Tsurusaki

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

佐野植物公園

Clinics in Tsurusaki

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

わかやまこどもクリニック

Dentists in Tsurusaki

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #1179595304
とも歯科クリニック
明野デンタルクリニック

Train Stations in Tsurusaki

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kōzaki
Ōzai
Sakanoichi
Takajō
Tsurusaki

Gas Stations in Tsurusaki

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Cosmo Oil Company
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Tsurusaki

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大分県信用組合
大分銀行
大分銀行
豊和銀行
豊和銀行

Shopping Malls in Tsurusaki

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アムス

Gyms in Tsurusaki

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Konami Sports Club

Golf Courses in Tsurusaki

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大分東急ゴルフクラブ

Breweries in Tsurusaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beppu Brewery
Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei Shop

Stadiums & Teams in Tsurusaki

TeamLeagueDivision
Crasus Dome Ōita
別大興産スタジアム
大分市営陸上競技場

Ski Resorts Near Tsurusaki

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tsurusaki

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kuju Gliderport-Small Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport-Small Airport
Tachibana Wind Park-Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tsurusaki

25 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三佐郵便局
下徳丸郵便局
別保郵便局
坂ノ市郵便局
大分丹生郵便局
大分千才郵便局
大分明野郵便局
大分東郵便局
大分池ノ平郵便局
大分猪野郵便局
大分角子原郵便局
大分高松郵便局
大在郵便局
宮河内ハイランド簡易郵便局
宮河内簡易郵便局
小中島郵便局
小佐井簡易郵便局
川添郵便局
幸崎郵便局
志生木簡易郵便局
明野地区センター内郵便局
松岡郵便局
細簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)
辛幸簡易郵便局
鶴崎駅前郵便局

Treatment Centers in Tsurusaki

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
EVO STRETCH Seitai Clinic
Ishiwa Children's Clinic
圭成会大分泌尿器科病院
河村クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsurusaki

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
かきから天神社
カトリック明野教会
三川天満社
住吉神社
大分希望キリスト教会
大音寺
天満社
天満神社
妙祥寺
安養禅寺
岡原天神社
志村神社
政所天満社
是相寺
末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会
横田八幡社
水分神社
法雲寺
浄安寺
長光寺
阿蘇入神社
高城山子安観音

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Tsurusaki

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 13
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 7
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 65
Police Stations 6
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 9

🇯🇵 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 Tsurusaki

What is the population of Tsurusaki?

Tsurusaki has a population of 76,968 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 594.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tsurusaki expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Tsurusaki?

Tsurusaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tsurusaki?

The job market in Tsurusaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Tsurusaki?

The median home value in Tsurusaki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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