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Kitami, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kitami is a large city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 119,135. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 119,135 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8031°, 143.8908° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.8 inches (1,036 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.8 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kitami
Kitami is a large city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 119,135. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kitami vs Japan Average
Income: Kitami 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) | 57 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 4 |
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 | 47,654 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kitami
Kitami has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.1°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 933 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 551.1 sq mi (1,427.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8031°N, 143.8908°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 40 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 58 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 48 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 48 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 60 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 85 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 106 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 108 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 130 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 149 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Kitami has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kitami
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Red Cross Hokkaido College of Nursing | College | — | Visit → |
| Kitami Institute of Technology | University | — | Visit → |
| オホーツク社会福祉専門学校 | College | — | Visit → |
| オホーツク社会福祉専門学校歯科衛生士科 | College | — | — |
| 北海学園北見キャンパス | University | — | — |
| 北海道立北見高等技術専門学院 | College | — | — |
| 北見医師会看護専門学校 | College | — | Visit → |
| 北見商科高等専修学校 | College | — | — |
| 北見商科高等専修学校 | College | — | — |
| 北見地域職業訓練センター | College | — | Visit → |
| 北見情報ビジネス専門学校 | College | — | Visit → |
| 北見美容専門学校 | College | — | Visit → |
| 栗原学園 | College | — | Visit → |
| 栗原学園39キャンパス | College | — | — |
Schools in Kitami
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitami Miyama Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Chuo Elementery school | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Fuji High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Minami Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Higashi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Koizumi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Koizumi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Toryo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立相内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Kita Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Kita Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| 上常呂中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立端野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 訓子府町立居武士小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Fuji Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| 北見支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Miwa Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kitami Hokuto High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Hakuyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kitami Ryokuryo High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北見商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Hokko Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Hokko Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Kosei Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 池上学院高等学校北見キャンパス | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Midori Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立高栄中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立高栄小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立大正小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立東相内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Higashi Ainonai Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitami Ainonai Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kitami
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kitami
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokumoken Kitami Bunka Center | ||||
| Pierson Memorial Museum | ||||
| Railway Memorial Museum | ||||
| くんねっぷ歴史館 | ||||
| 上仁頃美里開拓資料館 | ||||
| 佐呂間町開拓資料館 | ||||
| 北見ハッカ記念館 | ||||
| 端野町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 網走市鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 緑のセンター | ||||
| 美幌博物館 | ||||
| 薄荷蒸溜館 |
Libraries in Kitami
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitami Institute of Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saroma Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsubetsu Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立端野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美幌町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 訓子府町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kitami
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| マルキタ北見地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Kitami
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kitami
70 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kitami
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kitami
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kitami
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kitami
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kitami
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kitami
19 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kitami
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kitami
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitami
34 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitami
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kitami
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kitami
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kitami
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kitami
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akan Royal Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oketocho Minamigaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rubeshibe-cho Happodai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koshimizu Chomin 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 | — | — | — |
| Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kitami
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Memanbetsu Airport | MMB | Medium Airport |
| Monbetsu Airport | MBE | Medium Airport |
| Ashoro Meto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| JGDSF Camp Bihoro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamishihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport Kitami | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitami
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitami Hanazono Post Office | |
| Kitami Kotobuki-cho Post Office | |
| Kitami Omachi Post Office | |
| Kitami Tonden Post Office | |
| Tanno Post Office | |
| 上仁頃簡易郵便局 | |
| 上常呂郵便局 | |
| 仁頃郵便局 | |
| 北見オニオン通簡易郵便局 | |
| 北見一条郵便局 | |
| 北見三輪簡易郵便局 | |
| 北見北光郵便局 | |
| 北見南郵便局 | |
| 北見大通郵便局 | |
| 北見常盤郵便局 | |
| 北見日の出簡易郵便局 | |
| 北見春光郵便局 | |
| 北見緑町郵便局 | |
| 北見美山郵便局 | |
| 北見美芳郵便局 | |
| 北見郵便局 | |
| 北見青葉郵便局 | |
| 北見高栄郵便局 | |
| 東相ノ内郵便局 | |
| 相ノ内郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitami
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathoric Kitami Church | |
| Jozenji Temple | |
| Kitami Nenpoji Temple | |
| PL教団北見教会 | |
| Shin-Zenkoji Temple | |
| エホバの証人の王国会館 | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 上仁頃神社 | |
| 上常呂神社 | |
| 乗光寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 北見ファミリーホール | |
| 北見めぐみキリスト教会 | |
| 北見ルーテル教会 | |
| 北見栄光教会 | |
| 北見神愛キリスト教会 | |
| 北見神社 | |
| 北見稲荷神社 | |
| 北見聖ヤコブ教会 |
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Quick Facts
Around Kitami
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitami
What is the population of Kitami?
Kitami has a population of 119,135 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 551.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kitami 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 Kitami?
Kitami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kitami?
Kitami has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area, including 27 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kitami?
The median home value in Kitami is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.