Imabetsu, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Imabetsu is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 2,562. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

2,562 Population 57/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Imabetsu

Imabetsu

Imabetsu is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area. As of 31 December 2022, the town had an estimated population of 2,311 in 1338 households, and a population density of 18 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 125.27 km2 (48.37 sq mi).

People

Population2,562
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population2,562
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates41.1750°, 140.4844°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)

About Imabetsu

Imabetsu is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 2,562. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Imabetsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area44.9 sq mi (116.4 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates41.1750°N, 140.4844°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

644 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 105 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 133 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 90 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 143 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 138 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 136 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 148 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 135 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 131 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 130 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 110 km
Apr 29, 2008 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 133 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 126 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 109 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 121 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 124 km
Feb 6, 1995 80 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 141 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 149 km
Apr 2, 2001 25 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 108 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 147 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 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 2,000 100 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 141 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 101 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 134 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 58 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 146 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 117 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 143 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 148 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 139 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 105 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 36 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 138 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 54 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 60 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 66 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 81 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 90 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 100 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 100 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 137 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 139 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 150 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 153 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 155 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 157 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 160 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
August 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

Imabetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Imabetsu

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
外ヶ浜町立三厩小学校 - - - -
外ヶ浜町立三厩中学校 - - - -
今別町立今別小学校 - - - -
Imabetsu Junior High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Imabetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Imabetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okuya Ryokan / Cape Tappi Tourist Information
Seikan Tunnel Museum
宮越家 離れ(詩夢庵)
竜飛ウィンドパーク展示館

Libraries in Imabetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
中泊町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Imabetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
蟹田駅前市場 ウェル蟹

Hotels in Imabetsu

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Tappi
今別ホテル
小山内旅館
新生館
津軽小泊館

Restaurants in Imabetsu

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

お食事処 高野崎
さらしな そば屋
レストハウス 竜飛寿恵盛屋
大ちゃんラーメン
寿司長
山水
海岸通り
秀鮨
高野山観音堂

Monuments in Imabetsu

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osamu Dazai Literary Monument

Train Stations in Imabetsu

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Experience Tunnel
Imabetsu
Minmaya
Okawadai
Okutsugaru-imabetsu
Seikan Tunnel Museum
Tsugaru-futamata
Tsugaru-Hamana

Gas Stations in Imabetsu

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
Cosmo
Cosmo
Idemitsu Kosan

Ski Resorts Near Imabetsu

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aomori Spring Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moya Hills 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makado Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kase Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furusatonomori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Imabetsu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Imabetsu

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Horotsuki Post Office
Imabetsu Post Office
Mimmaya Post Office
Tappimisaki Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Imabetsu

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gikeiji
今別八幡宮
本覚寺
正行寺
湊久庵

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 Imabetsu

What is the population of Imabetsu?

Imabetsu has a population of 2,562 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Imabetsu?

Imabetsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

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