Hamanaka-sakuraminami, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Hamanaka-sakuraminami is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,507. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,507 Population 10/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population5,507
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population5,507
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates43.1534°, 145.1025°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Hamanaka-sakuraminami

Hamanaka-sakuraminami is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,507. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area547.7 sq mi (1,418.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates43.1534°N, 145.1025°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 116 km
Jan 28, 2000 84 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.8 141 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 71 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 98 km
Jan 21, 1995 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.3 133 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 30 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 97 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 104 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 34 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 83 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 79 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 74 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 104 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 132 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 79 km
Jun 21, 2025 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 110 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 67 km
Sep 26, 2003 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 137 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 37 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 175 km
1996 Violet Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 57 km
1843 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.5 m 45 148 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 103 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 82 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m - 106 km
1974 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 130 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 122 km
1968 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 138 km
1980 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 140 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 16 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 145 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 70 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 49 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 64 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 75 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 83 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 92 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 105 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 109 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 162 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 167 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 170 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 190 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hamanaka-sakuraminami

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamanaka Junior High School - - - -
Hamanaka Elementery School - - - -
Hamanaka Kiritappu Elementery School - - - -
Hokkaido Kiritappu High School - - - -
Hamanaka Kiritappu Junior High School - - - -
Hamanaka Chanai Junior High School - - - -
Hamanaka Chanai Elementery School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hamanaka-sakuraminami

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Train Stations in Hamanaka-sakuraminami

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anebetsu
Attoko
Chanai
Hamanaka

Gas Stations in Hamanaka-sakuraminami

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS
JP #723672215

Ski Resorts Near Hamanaka-sakuraminami

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hamanaka-sakuraminami

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield-Medium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe Airfield-Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park-Small Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hamanaka-sakuraminami

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
厚床郵便局
姉別郵便局
琵琶瀬郵便局
茶内郵便局
霧多布郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamanaka-sakuraminami

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三吉神社
上皇寺
仙鳳趾金刀比羅神社
新川水神社
曹渓寺
正宗寺
法華寺
海神社
湯沸神社
真勝寺
祥雲寺
金刀比羅神社
霧多布神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamanaka-sakuraminami

What is the population of Hamanaka-sakuraminami?

Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a population of 5,507 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 547.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hamanaka-sakuraminami?

Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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