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Chippubetsu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Chippubetsu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,329. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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About Chippubetsu
Chippubetsu is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
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| Population | 2,329 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7667°, 141.9667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.8 inches (1,139 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.8 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Chippubetsu
Chippubetsu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,329. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chippubetsu vs Japan Average
Income: Chippubetsu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
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 | 932 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chippubetsu
Chippubetsu 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 | 44.2°F |
| 18% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7667°N, 141.9667°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 | — | 78 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 70 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 72 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 94 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 129 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 140 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 145 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 156 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 164 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 170 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Chippubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").
Schools in Chippubetsu
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 秩父別小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| グラウンド | — | — | — | — |
| 深川市立多度志小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chippubetsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chippubetsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| 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 |
Libraries in Chippubetsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Chippubetsu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chippubetsu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Chippubetsu
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa present park | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chippubetsu
12 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 |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | 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 Chippubetsu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 多度志郵便局 | |
| 秩父別郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chippubetsu
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 善性寺 | |
| 大光寺 | |
| 常楽寺 | |
| 秩父別神社 | |
| 秩父別神社社務所 | |
| 高徳寺 |
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What is the population of Chippubetsu?
Chippubetsu has a population of 2,329 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 109.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Chippubetsu 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 Chippubetsu?
Chippubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chippubetsu?
Chippubetsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chippubetsu?
The median home value in Chippubetsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.