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Fukagawa, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Fukagawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 26,152. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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About Fukagawa
Fukagawa is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
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| Population | 26,152 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7081°, 142.0392° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.3 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Fukagawa
Fukagawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 26,152. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Fukagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Fukagawa 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) | 837 |
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 | 10,461 |
Property Tax
Climate in Fukagawa
Fukagawa 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 | 43.7°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 204.4 sq mi (529.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7081°N, 142.0392°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 | — | 84 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 61 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 66 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 86 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 125 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 | 153 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 162 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 163 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Fukagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Fukagawa
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukagawa Ichiyan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 深川市立北新小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Fukagawahigashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Fukagawa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fukagawanishi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Fukagawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Osamunai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| クラーク記念国際高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 深川市立一已中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立音江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fukagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Fukagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 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 Fukagawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 |
Farmers Markets in Fukagawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Restaurants in Fukagawa
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Fukagawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fukagawa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Fukagawa
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 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 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 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 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Fukagawa
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 Fukagawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukagawa Post Office | |
| 納内郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fukagawa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 創価学会 | |
| 巴白山神社 | |
| 音江神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Fukagawa?
Fukagawa has a population of 26,152 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 204.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Fukagawa 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 Fukagawa?
Fukagawa 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 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fukagawa?
Fukagawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 837 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fukagawa?
The median home value in Fukagawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.