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Hokkaido · Japan
Date is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 34,898. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 34,898 |
| Population Density | 203 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4681°, 140.8681° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Date
Date is a mid-size city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 34,898. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Date vs Japan Average
Income: Date 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) | 1,117 |
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 | 13,959 |
Property Tax
Climate in Date
Date 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 1193 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 171.5 sq mi (444.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4681°N, 140.8681°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 143 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 47 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 128 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toya (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 9 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 24 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 40 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 48 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 48 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 49 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 78 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 134 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 164 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Date has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Date
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 星の丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 星の丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道伊達高等養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 光陵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Sekinai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 伊達小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 伊達中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Date Kaiki High School | — | — | — | — |
| 伊達西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Date
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Date
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lake Toya Visitor Center | ||||
| Toyako Forest Museum | ||||
| Toyo takarada experience house | ||||
| Volcano Science Museum | ||||
| だて歴史文化ミュージアム | ||||
| 三松正夫記念館 | ||||
| 伊達市アートビレッジ文化館 | ||||
| 壮瞥郷土資料館 | ||||
| 室蘭市民美術館 | ||||
| 室蘭市白鳥大橋記念館 | ||||
| 室蘭市青少年科学館 | ||||
| 室蘭市青少年科学館 プラネタリム | ||||
| 宮尾登美子記念アートホール | ||||
| 旧・港の文学館 | ||||
| 旧大滝小学校・旧優徳小学校・旧北湯沢小学校 資料館 | ||||
| 港の文学館 |
Libraries in Date
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伊達市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊達市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壮瞥町図書分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭工業大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭市立図書館 白鳥台分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立室蘭図書館本輪西分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Date
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Food Agriculture Food Market | |||||
| 中央市場 | |||||
| 室蘭市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 追直卸売場 |
Hotels in Date
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Date
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Date
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Date
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Date
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Date
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Date
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Date
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Date
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Toya Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Date
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Date
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko United | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiroro Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Date
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Date
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊達駅前郵便局 | |
| 末永郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Date
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| エホバの証人の王国会館 | |
| エホバの証人の王国会館 | |
| 不動寺 | |
| 伊達神社 | |
| 伊達福音教会 | |
| 伊達福音教会 | |
| 出羽三山北海道御分社 | |
| 出羽三山北海道御分社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大雄寺 | |
| 崇教真光 | |
| 日本キリスト教会伊達教会 | |
| 法弘寺 | |
| 法弘寺 | |
| 皆遵寺 | |
| 紋鼈寺 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Date
What is the population of Date?
Date has a population of 34,898 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 171.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Date 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 Date?
Date has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Date?
Date has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 1,117 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Date?
The median home value in Date is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.