Abira, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Abira is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,569. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Abira
Abira is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 30 September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,323.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,569 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8167°, 141.8333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.4 inches (24 cm) |
About Abira
Abira is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,569. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Abira
Abira has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1160 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 91.6 sq mi (237.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8167°N, 141.8333°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 126 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 85 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 40 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 66 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 83 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 87 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 96 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 96 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 118 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 125 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 125 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 127 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 181 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Abira has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Abira
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oiwake High School | - | - | - | - |
| Oiwake Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Komasato Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Atsuma High School | - | - | - | - |
| Oiwake Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 早来学園 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Abira
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Abira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitose City Archaeological Center | ||||
| History Museum | ||||
| Mitsubishi Ōyubari Railway Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Sky museum | ||||
| Tomakomai City Science Center | ||||
| Tomakomai Port Museum | ||||
| インデアン水車 | ||||
| ほっき貝資料館 | ||||
| ミール展示館 | ||||
| 北の錦記念館 | ||||
| 安平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 美々貝塚 | ||||
| 苫小牧軽便鉄道4号蒸気機関車 |
Libraries in Abira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitose City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuriyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ココトマ | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 継立図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 角田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苫小牧市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長沼町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Abira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地方卸売市場水産棟 |
Hotels in Abira
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Abira
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Abira
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Abira
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Abira
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Abira
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Abira
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Abira
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Abira
7 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Abira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Abira
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Abira
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Abira
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hayakita Yukidaruma Post office | |
| Toasa Post office | |
| 安平郵便局 | |
| 追分郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Abira
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hayakita Shrine | |
| 天理教勇名分教会 | |
| 安平八幡神社 | |
| 安立寺 | |
| 見龍寺庫裡 | |
| 追分八幡神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Abira
What is the population of Abira?
Abira has a population of 7,569 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 91.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Abira?
Abira has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.
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