Tajimi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tajimi
多治見市
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Eihō-ji（Kannon Hall）
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Location of Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture
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 Tajimi
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||||||||||
| Region | Chūbu | ||||||||||
| Prefecture | Gifu | ||||||||||
| Area | |||||||||||
| • Total | 91.25 km2 (35.23 sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Population
(March 1, 2020)
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| • Total | 110,070 | ||||||||||
| • Density | 1,206.25/km2 (3,124.16/sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||||||||||
| Phone number | 0572-22-1111 | ||||||||||
| Address | 2-15 Hinode-machi, Tajimi-shi, Gifu-ken 507-8703 | ||||||||||
| Climate | Cfa | ||||||||||
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Tajimi (多治見市, Tajimi-shi) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of March 1, 2020, about 110,070 people lived there in 46,580 homes. The city covers an area of about 117 square kilometers.
Tajimi is very famous for making Mino ware ceramics. These are special types of pottery, especially in the Oribe and Seto styles. Tajimi is also part of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities. This means they work to make their city a healthy place for everyone.
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Where is Tajimi?
Tajimi is in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture in Japan. It is right next to Aichi Prefecture. Two important rivers, the Kiso River and the Shōnai River, flow through the city.
Tajimi's Weather
Tajimi has hot and humid summers. Its winters are quite cold. The average temperature for the whole year is about 15.2 degrees Celsius.
The city gets a lot of rain, about 1644.3 millimeters each year. July is usually the wettest month. August is the hottest month, with temperatures around 34.1 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest, with temperatures around -1.9 degrees Celsius.
Tajimi holds a special record for Japan. On August 16, 2007, it had the highest recorded daytime temperature ever in Japan. It reached 40.9 degrees Celsius!
| Climate data for Tajimi (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1978−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 18.2 (64.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
34.9 (94.8) |
39.4 (102.9) |
40.7 (105.3) |
40.9 (105.6) |
38.5 (101.3) |
33.1 (91.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
40.9 (105.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
10.9 (51.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
25.5 (77.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
34.1 (93.4) |
29.8 (85.6) |
23.9 (75.0) |
17.8 (64.0) |
11.9 (53.4) |
21.7 (71.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 3.2 (37.8) |
4.2 (39.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
13.7 (56.7) |
18.6 (65.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.7 (81.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
11.1 (52.0) |
5.6 (42.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.8 (35.2) |
7.0 (44.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
19.1 (66.4) |
12.4 (54.3) |
5.7 (42.3) |
0.4 (32.7) |
9.8 (49.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −9.3 (15.3) |
−9.3 (15.3) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
7.4 (45.3) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
6.9 (44.4) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−9.3 (15.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 57.1 (2.25) |
69.7 (2.74) |
121.2 (4.77) |
132.5 (5.22) |
157.5 (6.20) |
187.5 (7.38) |
239.7 (9.44) |
149.6 (5.89) |
233.7 (9.20) |
155.1 (6.11) |
83.9 (3.30) |
60.6 (2.39) |
1,644.3 (64.74) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6.9 | 7.4 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 9.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 116.9 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 164.8 | 167.3 | 198.1 | 202.5 | 206.0 | 147.4 | 170.8 | 209.4 | 163.9 | 166.5 | 158.2 | 158.2 | 2,113.9 |
| Source: Japan Meteorological Agency | |||||||||||||
Nearby Cities and Towns
Tajimi shares its borders with several other places.
- In Aichi Prefecture:
- Inuyama
- Kasugai
- Seto
- In Gifu Prefecture:
- Kani
- Toki
Mountains in Tajimi
Tajimi has several mountains.
- Mt. Takane (556.3 m) is the tallest mountain in the city.
- Kasahara Fuji (471.8 m) is the second tallest.
- Other mountains include Mt. Hogetsu (456.5 m) and Mt. Miroku (436.6m).
Rivers in Tajimi
Many rivers flow through Tajimi.
- Gojō River
- Ichinokura River
- Kasahara River
- Kiso River
- Ohara River
- Shinzawa River
- Shōnai River
How Many People Live in Tajimi?
The number of people living in Tajimi grew until about the year 2000. Since then, the population has slowly gone down.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 76,846 | — |
| 1980 | 87,812 | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 106,213 | +21.0% |
| 2000 | 115,740 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 112,595 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 106,732 | −5.2% |
Tajimi's Past
The area where Tajimi is located was once part of an old province called Mino Province. During the Edo period (a long time ago in Japan), the area was directly controlled by the government, called the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tajimi officially became a town on July 1, 1889. Over the years, it grew by joining with nearby villages and towns. On August 1, 1940, Tajimi became a city. The town of Kasahara joined Tajimi on January 23, 2006.
What Tajimi Makes
Tajimi is well-known for its ceramics. This includes ceramic tiles and tableware like plates and bowls. Even though there's more competition from products made in other countries, Tajimi still focuses on trading and selling these beautiful ceramic items.
Schools in Tajimi
Tajimi has many schools for kids and teens. There are 13 public elementary schools and eight public middle schools. The city also has one private school that combines middle and high school. For older students, there are three public high schools. The Nagoya Institute of Technology also has a campus in Tajimi, where students can study at a higher level.
Getting Around Tajimi
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You can travel in and out of Tajimi by train and car.
Train Lines
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- JR Central operates two train lines through Tajimi:
- The Chūō Main Line stops at:
- Tajimi
- Kokokei
- The Taita Line stops at:
- Tajimi
- Koizumi
- Nemoto
- Hime
Major Roads
Chūō Expressway is a big highway.
National Route 19
National Route 248
Friendship Cities
Tajimi has a special friendship with another city far away.
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, has been a sister city since September 1962.
Fun Places to Visit
Tajimi has some interesting places to explore:
- Eihō-ji is a peaceful Zen Buddhist temple.
- The Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art shows off amazing ceramic artworks.
- The Mino International Ceramics Festival is a big event held every three years, celebrating the city's famous pottery.
Images for kids
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Panorama of Tajimi
See also
In Spanish: Tajimi para niños
