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Kamikawa, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kamikawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,294. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
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About Kamikawa
Kamikawa is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
Economy
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| Population | 5,294 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8400°, 142.7711° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.4 inches (44 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kamikawa
Kamikawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,294. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kamikawa 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) | 169 |
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 | 2,118 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamikawa
Kamikawa 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 | 38.1°F |
| 29% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 405.2 sq mi (1,049.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8400°N, 142.7711°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 21 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 51 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 112 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 135 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 147 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 171 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 194 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Kamikawa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikawa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kamikawa High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamikawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamikawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| フォトギャラリー北写人 | ||||
| 上川町郷土資料館・ふる里たいせつ館 | ||||
| 大雪山写真ミュージアム | ||||
| 大雪山黒岳資料館 | ||||
| 愛別町郷土芸能伝承館 |
Hotels in Kamikawa
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamikawa
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamikawa
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kamikawa
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kamikawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamikawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kamikawa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamikawa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamikawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kamikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Kamikawa
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takinouecho Sakuragaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kamikawa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Monbetsu Airport | MBE | Medium Airport |
| Ashoro Meto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamishihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamikawa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上川郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamikawa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 浄円寺 |
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What is the population of Kamikawa?
Kamikawa has a population of 5,294 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 405.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamikawa 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 Kamikawa?
Kamikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kamikawa?
Kamikawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 169 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamikawa?
The median home value in Kamikawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.