Asahimachi, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Asahimachi is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,012. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°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 Asahimachi
Asahimachi No.2 Dam (Japanese: 旭町第二ダム) is a gravity dam located in Hokkaido Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 6.5 km2. The dam impounds about 7 ha of land when full and can store 334 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1970.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,012 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1005°, 142.3570° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.9 inches (38 cm) |
About Asahimachi
Asahimachi is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,012. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 50.6 sq mi (131.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1005°N, 142.3570°E |
| 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 | - | 114 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 141 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 63 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 80 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 93 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 155 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 176 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 186 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 189 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Asahimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Asahimachi
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Kembuchi High School | - | - | - | - |
| 剣淵中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 剣淵町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Asahimachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| まなべーる | ||||
| 名寄市北国博物館 | ||||
| 愛別町郷土芸能伝承館 |
Libraries in Asahimachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wassamu town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 士別図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Asahimachi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| スーパーアークス | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 |
Train Stations in Asahimachi
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Asahimachi
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otoineppu Otoifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furen Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho 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 | - | - | - |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Asahimachi
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Asahimachi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 川南神社 |
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What is the population of Asahimachi?
Asahimachi has a population of 3,012 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 50.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Asahimachi?
Asahimachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.
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