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Kaminokuni, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kaminokuni is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,161. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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| Population | 5,161 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8026°, 140.1106° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kaminokuni
Kaminokuni is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,161. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kaminokuni vs Japan Average
Income: Kaminokuni 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) | 165 |
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 | 2,064 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kaminokuni
Kaminokuni has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1113 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8026°N, 140.1106°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 70 km |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 139 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 56 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 107 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 112 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 55 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 70 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 88 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 102 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 102 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 116 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 128 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 128 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 129 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 142 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 144 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Kaminokuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kaminokuni
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 北海道大学檜山研究林庁舎 | University | — | — |
Schools in Kaminokuni
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上ノ国町立上ノ国中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 上ノ国町立上ノ国小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道上ノ国高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 江差中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 江差町立南が丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立滝沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立河北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立江差小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kaminokuni
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kaminokuni
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiyo Maru Memorial Museum | ||||
| 勝山館跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 旧檜山爾志郡役所 | ||||
| 森林展示館 | ||||
| 横山家 |
Libraries in Kaminokuni
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 厚沢部町図書館・郷土資料館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kaminokuni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地方青果鮮魚卸売市場 |
Hotels in Kaminokuni
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaminokuni
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kaminokuni
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kaminokuni
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kaminokuni
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaminokuni
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaminokuni
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kaminokuni
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kaminokuni
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| Okushiri Airport | OIR | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaminokuni
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上ノ国勝山簡易郵便局 | |
| 上ノ国郵便局 | |
| 中須田郵便局 | |
| 南浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 檜山石崎郵便局 | |
| 江差愛宕郵便局 | |
| 江差郵便局 | |
| 湯ノ岱郵便局 | |
| 茂尻郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaminokuni
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 上ノ國八幡宮 | |
| 上国寺 | |
| 中歌稲荷神社 | |
| 八大龍王神八江聖団 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 嚴嶋神社 | |
| 夷王山神社 | |
| 姥神大神宮 | |
| 嶽浄院正覚院 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 曼茶羅寺 | |
| 檜山神社 | |
| 檜山護國神社 | |
| 江差カトリック教会 | |
| 法華寺 | |
| 浄土宗 金剛寺 | |
| 真宗大谷派 江差別院 | |
| 砂舘神社 | |
| 社務所 | |
| 福広稲荷神社 |
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What is the population of Kaminokuni?
Kaminokuni has a population of 5,161 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 211.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kaminokuni 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 Kaminokuni?
Kaminokuni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 13.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kaminokuni?
Kaminokuni has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kaminokuni?
The median home value in Kaminokuni is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.