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Chitose, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Chitose is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 97,950. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 97,950 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8194°, 141.6522° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.9 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Chitose
Chitose is a mid-size city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 97,950. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chitose vs Japan Average
Income: Chitose vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 10 |
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 | 39,180 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chitose
Chitose 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 1160 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 229.5 sq mi (594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8194°N, 141.6522°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 115 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 94 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 27 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 54 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 69 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 73 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 81 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 107 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 116 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 120 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 135 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Chitose has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Chitose
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoba Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Izumisawa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koyodai Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Koyodai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yumai Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hokuyo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose Hokuyo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tomioka Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Suehiro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Takadai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose Dai-2 Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shukubai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Japan Aviation High School Hokkaido | - | - | - | - |
| Hinode Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sakuragi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hokuto Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Midori Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shinano Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hokuei Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hokushin Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose High School | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道千歳高等支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitose Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chitose
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chitose
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiribetsu Kyodokan | ||||
| Chitose City Archaeological Center | ||||
| Historical Village of Hokkaido | ||||
| History Museum | ||||
| Hokkaido Museum | ||||
| Sky museum | ||||
| Tomakomai City Science Center | ||||
| Tomakomai Port Museum | ||||
| インデアン水車 | ||||
| ほっき貝資料館 | ||||
| ミール展示館 | ||||
| 北の錦記念館 | ||||
| 千歳さけますの森 さけます情報館 | ||||
| 安平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 旧島松駅遁所 | ||||
| 札幌市青少年科学館 | ||||
| 美々貝塚 | ||||
| 苫小牧軽便鉄道4号蒸気機関車 |
Libraries in Chitose
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atsubetsu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chitose City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuriyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| いちょうの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| ココトマ | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市交流プラザまなび館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 継立図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 角田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苫小牧市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長沼町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chitose
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地方卸売市場水産棟 |
Hotels in Chitose
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chitose
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chitose
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chitose
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chitose
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chitose
5 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chitose
43 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chitose
9 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chitose
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chitose
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chitose
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chitose
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chitose
10 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chitose
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chitose
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chitose
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chitose
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chitose ekimae Post Office | |
| Chitose Hokuei Post Office | |
| Chitose Jiyugaoka Post Office | |
| Chitose Kasuga Post Office | |
| Chitose Osatsu-Ekimae Post Office | |
| Chitose Post Office | |
| Chitose Shirakaba Post Office | |
| Chitose Suehiro Post Office | |
| Chitose Toko Post Office | |
| Chitose Tomioka Post Office | |
| Chitose Umegaoka Post Office | |
| Chitose Yamasemi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Chitose
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| じゅんらく整骨院 | ||
| たむら小児科 | ||
| ひばりが丘整骨院 | ||
| やまうち内科クリニック | ||
| やまうち整形外科 | ||
| 北野循環器クリニック | ||
| 北野通内科消化器クリニック | ||
| 夏井坂内科クリニック | ||
| 整形外科内科沢口医院 | ||
| 月寒グロリアクリニック | ||
| 鍼灸治療院 POLARIS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chitose
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic Chitose Church | |
| Prayer Room | |
| Senshoji | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 千歳寺 | |
| 千歳栄光教会 | |
| 千歳神社 | |
| 大禅寺 | |
| 寶喜山 龍音寺 | |
| 日詳寺 | |
| 法涌寺 | |
| 秀法寺 |
Explore Near Chitose
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Around Chitose
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chitose
2 places within 15 km
- • TADASHI SHIMADA Nature Photo Gallery
- • HELLO KITTY HAPPY FLIGHT
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chitose
What is the population of Chitose?
Chitose has a population of 97,950 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 229.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Chitose 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 Chitose?
Chitose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chitose?
Chitose has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area, including 38 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Chitose?
The median home value in Chitose is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.