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Horokanai, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Horokanai is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,370. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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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).
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| Population | 1,370 |
| 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) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Horokanai
Horokanai is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,370. 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Horokanai vs Japan Average
Income: Horokanai 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) | 44 |
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 | 548 |
Property Tax
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) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
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°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 | — | 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 (NCES 2022-23 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 |
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What is the population of Horokanai?
Horokanai has a population of 1,370 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 296.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Horokanai 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 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. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Horokanai?
Horokanai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Horokanai?
The median home value in Horokanai is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.