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Tsuruta is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 12,870. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Tsuruta
Tsuruta is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the town had an estimated population of 11,968 in 5355 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 46.4 square kilometres (17.9 sq mi). The name "Tsuruta" is a combination of the character for crane (鶴) with that for rice field (田).
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A+Climate
| Population | 12,870 |
| Population Density | 495 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7522°, 140.4320° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.4 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Tsuruta
Tsuruta is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 12,870. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsuruta vs Japan Average
Income: Tsuruta vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,148 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsuruta
Tsuruta has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7522°N, 140.4320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 117 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 42 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 107 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 105 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 149 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 137 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 131 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 141 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 28 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 15 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 39 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 46 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 82 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 92 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 95 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 107 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 111 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 115 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 123 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 132 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 147 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in |
Tsuruta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.1").
Schools in Tsuruta
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鶴田町立鶴田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴田町立胡桃舘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鶴田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立裾野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立裾野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 五所川原商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tsuruta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsuruta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajigasawa Sumo Museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum (Shayokan) | ||||
| Tsugaru Shamisen Hall | ||||
| こどもの森ビジターセンター | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵) | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 板柳町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 津軽こけし館 | ||||
| 田舎館村博物館 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 |
Libraries in Tsuruta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中泊町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsuruta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Restaurants in Tsuruta
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tsuruta
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsuruta
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsuruta
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tsuruta
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsuruta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tsuruta
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tsuruta
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsuruta
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kurumidate Post Office | |
| Mizumoto Post Office | |
| Niiwa Post Office | |
| Susono Post Office | |
| Tokoshinai Summary Post Office | |
| Tsuruta Post Office | |
| Umezawa Post Office | |
| 菖蒲川簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsuruta
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuraokami Shrine | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 巌鬼山神社 | |
| 称光寺 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 闇龗神社 | |
| 鶴田八幡宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tsuruta
What is the population of Tsuruta?
Tsuruta has a population of 12,870 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 495 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsuruta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Tsuruta?
Tsuruta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tsuruta?
Tsuruta has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 412 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tsuruta?
The median home value in Tsuruta is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.