Tagami has a Humid climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall.

[2] Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Tagami peaked at around the year 2000 and has declined steadily since.

The village of Tagami was established within Minamikanbara District, Niigata on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.

However, the town is increasingly becoming a bedroom community for neighbouring Niigata city, Sanjo and Kamo.

There is no high school within town limits; however, the Niigata Chuoh Junior College is located in Tagami.