About Tarumizu
Tarumizu is a city in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of about 13,819 inhabitants. About 42.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 61.3. The average taxable income is about 266.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 85/km² (ranked #469 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 57.5% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 42.8% (-11.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tarumizu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Tarumizu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Tarumizu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Tarumizu recorded 37 births and 280 deaths (natural change -243), with 388 people moving in and 445 moving out (net migration -57).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Tarumizu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Tarumizu: residential land averages 14,900 yen/m² (median 14,900, highest 14,900), commercial land averages 24,800 yen/m², with an average change of -2.13 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Tarumizu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Tarumizu.
Train stations near Tarumizu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tarumizu population?
About 13,819 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tarumizu?
About 85 inhabitants/km² (area 162.1 km²).
Average rent in Tarumizu?
About 1,414 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tarumizu to Tokyo?
About 956 km in a straight line.