Honchō, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Honchō is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,544. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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

4,544 Population 16/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

40.5 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population4,544

Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

Rain40.5 in/yr

Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Population	4,544
Population Density	16 / sq mi
Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates	42.8109°, 143.6535°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Hokkaido
Average Temperature	43°F (6°C)
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall	8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Honchō

Honchō is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,544. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Honchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below Japan avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Area	281.8 sq mi (729.9 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8109°N, 143.6535°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"

7% above Japan avg

Snowfall 8.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.38"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003	2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake	M8.2	113 km
Jan 15, 1993	52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan	M7.6	55 km
Sep 25, 2003	119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M7.4	115 km
Feb 2, 2013	18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan	M6.9	46 km
Jan 14, 2016	52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.7	118 km
Oct 8, 2003	39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan	M6.7	77 km
Sep 29, 2003	58 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.5	72 km
Nov 26, 1991	33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	126 km
Jun 5, 2009	105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	111 km
Jan 18, 2005	40 km E of Kushiro, Japan	M6.3	100 km
Jun 11, 2023	20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan	M6.2	147 km
May 12, 1999	44 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.2	29 km
Jan 15, 1993	17 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.1	46 km
Apr 11, 2004	38 km E of Kushiro, Japan	M6.1	97 km
Feb 17, 2007	115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.0	113 km
May 31, 2025	78 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.0	91 km
Mar 25, 1993	108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.0	114 km
Feb 20, 1997	61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.0	130 km
Nov 13, 2000	62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan	M6.0	98 km
Feb 25, 2023	Hokkaido, Japan region	M6.0	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2000	Sonamu	Category 1	247 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1952	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	6.5 m	33	75 km
2003	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	4.4 m	2	113 km
1982	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	1.3 m	110	129 km
1938	E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.9 m	1	102 km
1952	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	124 km
2004	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	-	121 km
1962	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	-	71 km
2008	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	6	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Akan	Caldera	1,499 m (4,918 ft)	2008	70 km
Maruyama	Stratovolcano(es)	2,013 m (6,604 ft)	1898	84 km
Tokachidake	Stratovolcano(es)	2,077 m (6,814 ft)	2004	104 km
Kussharo	Caldera	574 m (1,883 ft)	1320	109 km
Mashu	Caldera	857 m (2,812 ft)	1080	112 km
Taisetsuzan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,291 m (7,516 ft)	1739	115 km
Shikotsu	Caldera	1,320 m (4,331 ft)	1979	186 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin]	Caldera	535 m (1,755 ft)	1848	189 km
Shiretoko-Iozan	Stratovolcano	1,562 m (5,125 ft)	1936	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.6 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in
August	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
September	61°F (16°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
October	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.9 in

Honchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Honchō

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
浦幌町立浦幌中学校	-	-	-	-
浦幌町立浦幌小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Honchō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Honchō

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
DCTgarden IKEDA
Ikeda Wine Castle
十勝川資料館
池田町郷土資料館
浦幌町立博物館

Libraries in Honchō

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Urahoro Town Library		0.0
豊頃町図書館		0.0

Hotels in Honchō

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

urahoro rushin-onsen

Train Stations in Honchō

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atsunai

Shin-Yoshino

Urahoro

Gas Stations in Honchō

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Honchō

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Hakugindai Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Memuro	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akenogaoka Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akan Royal Valley	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Honchō

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kushiro Airport	KUH	Medium Airport
Tokachi Airport	-	Medium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport	OBO	Medium Airport
Ashoro Meto Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport	-	Small Airport
Hopeland Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kamishihoro Air Park	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Honchō

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Atsunai Post Office
浦幌郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Honchō

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
上厚内神社跡
伏見稲荷神社
朝日神社
東禅寺
浄福寺
浦幌神社
謙敬寺

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Honchō

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Honchō.

Name	Description
黄金の滝

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 Honchō

What is the population of Honchō?

Honchō has a population of 4,544 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 281.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Honchō?

Honchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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