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Ashibetsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Ashibetsu is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 19,108. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

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19,108 Population 57/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Ashibetsu

Ashibetsu

Ashibetsu is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population19,108
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density57/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units7,643

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population19,108
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates43.5097°, 142.1856°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.6 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Ashibetsu

Ashibetsu is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 19,108. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ashibetsu has a population of 19,108 with a density of 57 people per square mile, spread across 334.0 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,108
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
334.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ashibetsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ashibetsu is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 611 business establishments.

Income: Ashibetsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)611

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ashibetsu is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,643 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units7,643

Property Tax

Climate in Ashibetsu

Ashibetsu 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -11.9° / -3.4° 67.9
Feb -6.6°C / 20°F -11.4° / -1.8° 56.2
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -6.4° / 2.8° 56.4
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F 0.1° / 10.9° 48.9
May 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.6° 66.3
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 12° / 23° 72.4
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 16.3° / 26.2° 127.9
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26.4° 156.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.9° 140.1
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 4.8° / 14.9° 104.1
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -1° / 6.4° 114.5
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -8° / -1° 102.9
Ashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Japan avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area334.0 sq mi (865.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates43.5097°N, 142.1856°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 124 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 110 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 112 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 139 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 144 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 49 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 135 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 78 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 123 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 139 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 40 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 116 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 98 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 100 km
Apr 27, 2019 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.4 128 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 86 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 146 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 108 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 80 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 101 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 133 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 68 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 42 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 57 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 69 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 112 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 135 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 141 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 143 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 148 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 153 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 181 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.4 in

Ashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ashibetsu

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hokkaido Ashibetsu High School
星槎大学芦別キャンパス
星槎国際高等学校 芦別学習センター
Keisei Junior High School
芦別市立上芦別小学校
芦別市立芦別中学校
芦別市立 芦別小学校
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Radio Stations near Ashibetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ashibetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asahikawa City Museum
Asahikawa City Museum
Asahikawa City Science Museum
Asahikawa City Science Museum
Furano Wine Factory
Komorebinomori memorial hall
Miura Ayako Literature Museum
Miura Ayako Literature Museum
Yumetsumugi
かみすながわ炭鉱館
三笠市立博物館
三菱美唄記念館
上砂川町無重力科学館
木と暮らしの情報館
木と暮らしの情報館
西美の杜美術館

Libraries in Ashibetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Toko Library0.0
富良野図書館0.0
芦別市33立図書館0.0
赤平市図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ashibetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
富良野地方卸売市場

Hotels in Ashibetsu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashibetsu onsen starlight hotel

Restaurants in Ashibetsu

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

きんたろう
グリーンぺぺ
だるまや
どんちゃん
とん勝
ひる川
ポロ
まるとみ食堂
ラ・フルール
多楽腹亭
新宝来軒

Clinics in Ashibetsu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

藤島医院

Dentists in Ashibetsu

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ふじい歯科医院

Train Stations in Ashibetsu

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashibetsu
Kami-Ashibetsu
Nokanan

Gas Stations in Ashibetsu

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
ENEOS
ENEOS
オカモト
昭和シェル石油

Banks in Ashibetsu

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokkaido Bank
北海道労働金庫

Stadiums & Teams in Ashibetsu

TeamLeagueDivision
Taisetsu Arena

Ski Resorts Near Ashibetsu

32 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
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 $0
Eniwa City 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
Sahoro 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Shintokuyama 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
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ashibetsu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
JASDF Chitose Air BaseMedium Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Shinshinotsu GliderportSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ashibetsu

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
上芦別なまこ山簡易郵便局
上芦別郵便局
常磐郵便局
芦別渓水簡易郵便局
野花南郵便局
頼城郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashibetsu

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
上芦別神社
光明寺
光現寺
北本願寺
北海道大観音
十二支苑
善祥蜜寺
報国寺
大心寺
大本寺
大照寺
天理教芦別分教会
宣教寺
寂光山志願寺
日秀寺
本誓寺
永昌寺
浄徳寺
班渓神社
真勝寺
禅法事
秀岳寺
秋葉神社
立正寺
芦別寺
蘆別神社
西京時
西林寺
野花南神社
金剛山光元院
頼城神社
頼覚山大興寺
龍澤寺

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashibetsu

What is the population of Ashibetsu?

Ashibetsu has a population of 19,108 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 334.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ashibetsu 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 Ashibetsu?

Ashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ashibetsu?

Ashibetsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 611 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ashibetsu?

The median home value in Ashibetsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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