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Horomui, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Horomui is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,319. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Horomui
Horomui Station is a railway station on the Hakodate Main Line in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company. The station is numbered A11.
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| Population | 7,319 |
| Population Density | 178 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0667°, 141.6500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Horomui
Horomui is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,319. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Horomui vs Japan Average
Income: Horomui vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
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 | 2,928 |
Property Tax
Climate in Horomui
Horomui has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1152 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0667°N, 141.6500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 136 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 117 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 48 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 73 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 76 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 83 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 88 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 93 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 118 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 119 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 137 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 146 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Horomui has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in Horomui
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horomui Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yutaka Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanporo Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Nanporo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanporo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道南幌養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 知的障害者更生施設南幌めぐみ学園 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Horomui
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Horomui
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiribetsu Kyodokan | ||||
| Chitose City Archaeological Center | ||||
| Historical Village of Hokkaido | ||||
| Hokkaido Museum | ||||
| インデアン水車 | ||||
| サンファーム三笠農業資料館 | ||||
| ふれあい夢工房（資料館） | ||||
| 北の錦記念館 | ||||
| 安平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 岩見沢郷土科学館 | ||||
| 旧島松駅遁所 | ||||
| 札幌市青少年科学館 |
Libraries in Horomui
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atsubetsu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hokkaido Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Iwamizawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuriyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| いちょうの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| まなび夢工房（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 三笠市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩見沢市北村学習交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市交流プラザまなび館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 継立図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 角田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江別市情報図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江別市情報図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江別市情報図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長沼町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Horomui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 江別アンテナショップGET’S |
Hotels in Horomui
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Horomui
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Horomui
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Horomui
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Horomui
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Horomui
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Horomui
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Horomui
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Horomui
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Horomui
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Horomui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Horomui
31 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Horomui
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Horomui
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 南幌郵便局 | |
| 夕張太簡易郵便局 | |
| 岩見沢幌向郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Horomui
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| じゅんらく整骨院 | ||
| たむら小児科 | ||
| ひばりが丘整骨院 | ||
| やまうち内科クリニック | ||
| やまうち整形外科 | ||
| 北野循環器クリニック | ||
| 北野通内科消化器クリニック | ||
| 夏井坂内科クリニック | ||
| 整形外科内科沢口医院 | ||
| 月寒グロリアクリニック | ||
| 鍼灸治療院 POLARIS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horomui
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodaiji Buddhist Temple | |
| 夕張太八幡神社 | |
| 妙華寺 | |
| 本向寺 | |
| 誓松寺 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Horomui?
Horomui has a population of 7,319 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 41.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Horomui 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 Horomui?
Horomui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Horomui?
Horomui has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 234 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Horomui?
The median home value in Horomui is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.