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Akabira, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Akabira is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 14,214. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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| Population | 14,214 |
| Population Density | 217 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5514°, 142.0531° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.6 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Akabira
Akabira is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 14,214. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Akabira vs Japan Average
Income: Akabira vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 455 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,686 |
Property Tax
Climate in Akabira
Akabira has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (169.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5514°N, 142.0531°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 53 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 66 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 80 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 111 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 129 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 136 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 139 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 149 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 159 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 191 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Akabira has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Akabira
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 赤平市立赤平中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Akabira
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akabira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| 三菱美唄記念館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 安田侃彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 川の科学館 | ||||
| 新十津川物語記念館 | ||||
| 新十津川町文化伝習館 | ||||
| 新十津川町開拓記念館 | ||||
| 浦臼町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美唄市郷土史料館 |
Libraries in Akabira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美唄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akabira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Restaurants in Akabira
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Akabira
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Akabira
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akabira
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Akabira
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 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 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Akabira
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akabira
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 平岸郵便局 | |
| 文京簡易郵便局 | |
| 茂尻郵便局 | |
| 赤平東郵便局 | |
| 赤平泉町郵便局 | |
| 赤平西郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akabira
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Horooka Shrine | |
| 仏心寺 日蓮正宗 正信会 | |
| 住吉八幡神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 光運寺 | |
| 全龍寺 | |
| 共和神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大祥寺 | |
| 宝性寺 | |
| 常照寺 | |
| 平岸神社 | |
| 弘祥寺 | |
| 日源寺 | |
| 本恵寺 | |
| 浄光寺 | |
| 浄覚寺 | |
| 福住神社 | |
| 茂尻出雲神社 | |
| 西英寺 |
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What is the population of Akabira?
Akabira has a population of 14,214 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Akabira expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Akabira?
Akabira has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Akabira?
Akabira has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 455 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Akabira?
The median home value in Akabira is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.