Imagane, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Imagane is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,072. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

5,072 Population 19/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

50.1 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population5,072

Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain50.1 in/yr

Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Population	5,072
Population Density	19 / sq mi
Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates	42.4231°, 140.0086°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Hokkaido
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	50.1 inches (1,272 mm)
Annual Snowfall	14.0 inches (36 cm)

About Imagane

Imagane is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,072. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Imagane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below Japan avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	272.9 sq mi (706.7 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4231°N, 140.0086°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"

32% above Japan avg

Snowfall 14.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.30"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

506 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993	107 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M7.7	82 km
Dec 22, 1996	131 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M6.5	124 km
Aug 7, 1993	69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan	M6.5	51 km
Jul 12, 1993	109 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M6.3	103 km
Aug 24, 1992	9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan	M6.2	73 km
Jul 12, 1993	101 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M6.0	74 km
Jan 12, 2021	84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan	M5.9	142 km
Jun 4, 2008	135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan	M5.7	126 km
Jul 12, 1993	125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan	M5.6	79 km
Sep 19, 1993	111 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M5.5	103 km
Jul 8, 2014	13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan	M5.5	113 km
Oct 9, 1997	149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan	M5.5	107 km
Jul 12, 1993	88 km W of Iwanai, Japan	M5.4	78 km
Jul 15, 1993	95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.3	106 km
Apr 12, 2018	110 km NW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.3	144 km
Jul 16, 1993	94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.3	106 km
Oct 30, 1996	161 km W of Kamiiso, Japan	M5.3	133 km
Jul 15, 1993	126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.3	86 km
Jul 13, 1993	138 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.2	78 km
Jul 12, 1993	103 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan	M5.2	53 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2002	Higos	Category 1	243 km
1998	Vicki	Category 1	287 km

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

Tsunami History

7 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	115 km
1993	SEA OF JAPAN	Earthquake	32.0 m	231	82 km
1640	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Explosion	8.0 m	700	68 km
1983	N. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	142 km
1993	JAPAN	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	51 km
1834	W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	-	-	150 km
1792	W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	-	-	129 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (68 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Hokkaido-Komagatake	Stratovolcano	1,131 m (3,711 ft)	2000	68 km
Toya	Stratovolcano	733 m (2,405 ft)	2001	69 km
Niseko	Stratovolcano(es)	1,308 m (4,291 ft)	-4900	73 km
Yoteizan	Stratovolcano	1,888 m (6,194 ft)	-1050	80 km
Kuttara	Stratovolcano(es)	549 m (1,801 ft)	1820	95 km
Oshima-Oshima	Stratovolcano	732 m (2,402 ft)	1790	115 km
Shikotsu	Caldera	1,320 m (4,331 ft)	1979	116 km
Esan	Lava dome(s)	618 m (2,028 ft)	1874	118 km
Osorezan	Stratovolcano	878 m (2,881 ft)	1787	157 km
Iwakisan	Stratovolcano	1,625 m (5,331 ft)	1863	198 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	3.1 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	2.9 in	Driest
April	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
May	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
August	70°F (21°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
October	53°F (11°C)	4.8 in
November	40°F (5°C)	4.7 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	4.1 in

Imagane has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Imagane

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
檜山北高等学校	-	-	-	-
町立若松小学校	-	-	-	-
町立今金中学校	-	-	-	-
北海道今金高等養護学校	-	-	-	-
町立今金小学校	-	-	-	-
町立種川小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Imagane

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Imagane

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ピリカ旧石器文化館
瀬棚郷土館

Libraries in Imagane

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
情報センター		0.0

Gas Stations in Imagane

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Imagane

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Niyama Kogen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Greenpia Onuma	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Yakumo Choei Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Pirika Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Suttsu Town Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Niseko United	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chisennupri	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Iwanai Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Imagane

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Okushiri Airport	OIR	Medium Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Imagane

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
丹羽郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Imagane

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
今金八幡宮
今金八幡宮社務所
参集所
教願寺
普濟寺
會津白虎隊玉川遥拝所
氷川神社
法林寺
玉川神社
白山神社
神丘神社
金原神社
隆憧寺

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Imagane

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

Name	Description
オオシュブンナイの滝	Height: 18

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 Imagane

What is the population of Imagane?

Imagane has a population of 5,072 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 272.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Imagane?

Imagane has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.

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