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Higashimorichō, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Higashimorichō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 14,338. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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| Population | 14,338 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1096°, 140.5992° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.1 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Higashimorichō
Higashimorichō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 14,338. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashimorichō vs Japan Average
Income: Higashimorichō 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) | 459 |
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 | 5,735 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashimorichō
Higashimorichō has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1192 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 449.5 sq mi (1,164.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1096°N, 140.5992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 142 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 8 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 145 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 64 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 8 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 52 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 58 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 63 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 82 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 85 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 91 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 102 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 122 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 163 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 164 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Higashimorichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.9").
Schools in Higashimorichō
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 森町立砂原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 森町立砂原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立石倉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立石谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Higashimorichō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Higashimorichō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鷲ノ木史跡公園資料館 |
Libraries in Higashimorichō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 森町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Higashimorichō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂原地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 鹿部地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Higashimorichō
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Higashimorichō
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashimorichō
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Higashimorichō
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Higashimorichō
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Higashimorichō
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashimorichō
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashimorichō
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Higashimorichō
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Higashimorichō
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Higashimorichō
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashimorichō
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 掛澗郵便局 | |
| 森本町郵便局 | |
| 森港郵便局 | |
| 森郵便局 | |
| 濁川郵便局 | |
| 石倉郵便局 | |
| 砂原郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashimorichō
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一妙寺 | |
| 富士見町稲荷神社 | |
| 本茅部稲荷神社 | |
| 森三吉神社 | |
| 浄土宗 法輪寺 | |
| 港町海神社 | |
| 砂原権現山・砂原稲荷神社 | |
| 祐専寺 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 蛯谷稲荷神社 | |
| 霊鷲院 | |
| 鳥崎神社 | |
| 鷲ノ木稲荷神社 | |
| 龍光寺 |
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What is the population of Higashimorichō?
Higashimorichō has a population of 14,338 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 449.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashimorichō 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 Higashimorichō?
Higashimorichō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Higashimorichō?
Higashimorichō has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 459 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashimorichō?
The median home value in Higashimorichō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.