Bibai, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Bibai is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 20,507. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°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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People
Climate
| Population | 20,507 |
| Population Density | 191 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3247°, 141.8586° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
About Bibai
Bibai is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 20,507. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Bibai
Bibai 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 1111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 107.2 sq mi (277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3247°N, 141.8586°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | - | 87 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 136 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 37 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 68 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 89 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 95 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 101 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 109 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 110 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 120 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 170 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 174 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Bibai has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (2.2").
Schools in Bibai
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北海道美唄聖華高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道美唄養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 美唄市立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 美唄市立東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 美唄市立美唄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 美唄市立中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道美唄尚栄高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南美唄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南美唄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bibai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bibai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| サンファーム三笠農業資料館 | ||||
| ふれあい夢工房（資料館） | ||||
| 三笠市立博物館 | ||||
| 三菱美唄記念館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 安田侃彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 岩見沢郷土科学館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 月形樺戸博物館 | ||||
| 浦臼町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美唄市郷土史料館 |
Libraries in Bibai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwamizawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まなび夢工房（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 三笠市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩見沢市北村学習交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 砂川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美唄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bibai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Hotels in Bibai
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bibai
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bibai
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bibai
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bibai
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bibai
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bibai
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bibai
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bibai
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bibai
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bibai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bibai
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishikariheigen 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 | - | - | - |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin 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 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei 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 Bibai
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | - | Small 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 Bibai
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bibai Post Office | |
| 東明郵便局 | |
| 美唄東1条北郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bibai
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック美唄教会 | |
| 大円寺 | |
| 我路神社 | |
| 空知神社 | |
| 高野寺 |
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Meteorites Near Bibai
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Bibai.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numakai | 1925 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bibai
What is the population of Bibai?
Bibai has a population of 20,507 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 107.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bibai?
Bibai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
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