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Tsu

Mie, Japan
Population274,537
PrefectureMie
Over 6529.4 %
Density386 /km²
Avg. temp16.2 °C
To Tokyo308 km
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Annual avg 16.2°C Warmest 27.7°C Coldest 5.5°C Rainfall 1,926 mm

About Tsu

Tsu is a city in Mie, Japan, with a population of about 274,537 inhabitants. About 29.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.3. The average taxable income is about 344.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 386/km² (ranked #297 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 57.4% and the city counts 22 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 3.4% (-1.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tsu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Tsu — key statistics

Population274,5372020 census
Registered population266,0121 Jan 2026 · -0.89 % vs 2025
Aged 65+29.4 %
Median age49.3
Income / taxpayer344.6万 yen2023
Density386/km²
Area711.2km²
Home ownership57.4 %2018
Vacant homes17.2 %2018
Hospitals22facilities
Clinics276facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)73schools
Rent / tatami2,571yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.702021
Doctors1,179physicians
Dental clinics138facilities
High schools12schools
Kindergartens29schools
Libraries12libraries
Unemployment3.2 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 265,443 → 274,537

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Tsu — population dynamics & households

Births1,5692024 · 5.7‰
Deaths3,65413.3‰
Natural change-2,085-7.6‰
Moved in8,216
Moved out9,158
Net migration-942-3.4‰
Marriages9663.5‰
Households117,6632020 census
One-person households34.9 %

In 2024, Tsu recorded 1,569 births and 3,654 deaths (natural change -2,085), with 8,216 people moving in and 9,158 moving out (net migration -942).

Age structure 2020
0–14 12.3 %15–64 57.9 %65+ 29.9 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Tsu — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)4.4万 yen/m² · 38 points
Residential (median)4.2万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)12.7万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)9.9万 yen/m² · 13 points
Change vs previous year+0.65 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 67 standard points in Tsu: residential land averages 44,416 yen/m² (median 41,750, highest 127,000), commercial land averages 98,777 yen/m², with an average change of +0.65 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Tsu

Closest railway stations.

Tsu Station0.6km
Edobashi Station1.3km
Takadahonzan Station2.4km
Tsushinmachi Station2.5km
Higash Ishinden Station2.9km
Akogi Station3.5km
Ishinden Station3.6km
Shiratsuka Station4.4km
Minamigaoka Station5.0km
Kawage Station5.5km
Toyotsūeno Station6.3km
Hisai Station7.3km
Takachaya Station7.4km
Ise Ueno Station7.8km

Frequently asked questions

Tsu population?

About 274,537 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Tsu?

About 386 inhabitants/km² (area 711.2 km²).

Average rent in Tsu?

About 2,571 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Tsu to Tokyo?

About 308 km in a straight line.