Horokanai, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Horokanai is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,386. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
Discover Horokanai, Japan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Horokanai
Horokanai is a Japanese town in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,571. The total area is 767.03 km2 (296.15 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 1,386 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0117°, 142.1516° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.4 inches (44 cm) |
About Horokanai
Horokanai is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,386. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Horokanai
Horokanai 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 | 40.6°F |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 296.2 sq mi (767.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0117°N, 142.1516°E |
| 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 | - | 95 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 68 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 79 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 160 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 165 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 171 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 175 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 187 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 188 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 195 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Horokanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Horokanai
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 幌加内町立幌加内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 幌加内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧沼牛小学校跡地 | - | - | - | - |
| 幌加内高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Horokanai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Horokanai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 |
Libraries in Horokanai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suehiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 士別図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Horokanai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takushoku Market | |||||
| スーパーアークス | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Horokanai
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Horokanai
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Horokanai
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Horokanai
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Horokanai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Starffin Baseball Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Horokanai
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 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 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu 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 | - | - | - |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Horokanai
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa 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 Horokanai
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 幌加内郵便局 | |
| 沼牛簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Horokanai
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あさひまちクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horokanai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 幌加内神社 |
Explore Near Horokanai
Waterfalls Near Horokanai
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Horokanai.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 三ノ滝 |
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Horokanai.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Horokanai
What is the population of Horokanai?
Horokanai has a population of 1,386 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 296.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Horokanai?
Horokanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Horokanai?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile