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Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 8,270. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,270 Population 20/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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People

Population8,270
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units3,308

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population8,270
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates44.1356°, 143.5672°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (942 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 8,270. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a population of 8,270 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 413.9 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,270
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
413.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 265 business establishments.

Income: Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)265

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,308 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units3,308

Property Tax

Climate in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi 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 807 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 96.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 122.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 78.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.2
Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Japan avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area413.9 sq mi (1,072.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates44.1356°N, 143.5672°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Japan avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 93 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 125 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 137 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 122 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 91 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 141 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 107 km
Mar 11, 2005 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 147 km
Oct 25, 1991 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 112 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 100 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 119 km
Jun 15, 1997 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.3 127 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 47 km
Jan 8, 2015 21 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.3 115 km
Sep 15, 1995 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.2 121 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 103 km
Apr 10, 2006 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.1 107 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 47 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 115 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 84 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 78 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 90 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 91 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 91 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 101 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 107 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 127 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 158 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
湧別町立芭露学園(義務教育学校)
湧別小学校
湧別中学校
中湧別小学校
北海道湧別高等学校
Yubetsu Kamiyubetsu Elementery and Junior High School
Yubetsu Fumi Elementery School
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Radio Stations near Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Memorial Museum
オホーツク文学館
ちゃちゃワールド
ふるさと館JRY
まちなか芸術館
佐呂間町開拓資料館
屯田兵屋
紋別市立博物館
遠軽町郷土館

Libraries in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Engaru Town Library0.0
Saroma Town Library0.0
生田原図書館0.0
紋別市立図書館0.0

Hotels in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Humber

Restaurants in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5deer
チューリップ館
ビーフランド
大衆食堂だるま軒
麺やおほーつく

Dentists in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

上湧別歯科診療所

Veterinaries in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

湧別家畜診療所

Gas Stations in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS

Banks in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engaru Shinkin Bank
Hokkaido Bank

Golf Courses in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamiyubetsu Riverside Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 0.0 $0
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 $0
Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Saroma Choei 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Monbetsu AirportMBEMedium Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kamiyubetsu Post Office
Nakayubetsu Post Office
湧別郵便局
湧別錦町簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
明光寺
法徳寺
覚王寺

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 Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi

What is the population of Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi?

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a population of 8,270 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 413.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi 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 Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi?

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi?

Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 265 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi?

The median home value in Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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