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Ashoro, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Ashoro is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,150. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,150 Population 10/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
43.4 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 Ashoro

Ashoro

Ashoro is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 5,772 in 3130 households, and a population density of 4 people per km2. The total area of the town is 1,408.04 km2 (543.65 sq mi).

People

Population7,150
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,860

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population7,150
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates43.2372°, 143.5428°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Ashoro

Ashoro is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,150. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ashoro has a population of 7,150 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 685.8 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,150
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
685.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ashoro vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ashoro 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 229 business establishments.

Income: Ashoro vs Japan

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)229

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ashoro 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 2,860 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 Units2,860

Property Tax

Ashoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°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 43.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below Japan avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area685.8 sq mi (1,776.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates43.2372°N, 143.5428°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

930 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 14 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 64 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 106 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 111 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 112 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 33 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 111 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 113 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 135 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 58 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 130 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 129 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 132 km
Oct 8, 2003 87 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 148 km
Jul 2, 2003 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 147 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 105 km
Oct 8, 2003 88 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.8 148 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 107 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 53 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 124 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 73 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 126 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 41 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 46 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 72 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 73 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 83 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 90 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 164 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 172 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 186 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Ashoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Ashoro

Institution Type Founded Website
Hokkaido College of Agriculture College Visit →

Schools in Ashoro

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
芽登小学校
足寄小学校
北海道足寄高等学校
足寄中学校
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Radio Stations near Ashoro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ashoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rikubetsu Space Earth Science Museum
仙美里鉄道資料館
歴史民族資料館
池田町郷土資料館

Libraries in Ashoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Honbetsu Town Library0.0
Kamishihoro Town Library0.0
生涯学習センター わっか0.0

Restaurants in Ashoro

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あしょろ庵
おしながき

Gas Stations in Ashoro

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Ashoro

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Memuro 0.0 $0
Akenogaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 $0
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 0.0 $0
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ashoro

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Tokachi AirportMedium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto AirfieldSmall Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
Hokkaido SpaceportSmall Airport
Hopeland AirfieldSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamishihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ashoro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
芽登郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashoro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上美神社
創価学会
拓農神社

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Waterfalls
1
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 Ashoro

What is the population of Ashoro?

Ashoro has a population of 7,150 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 685.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ashoro 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 Ashoro?

Ashoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°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 43.4 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ashoro?

Ashoro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 229 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ashoro?

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

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