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Kozawa, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kozawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,772. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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About Kozawa
Kozawa Station is a railway station in Kyōwa, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by JR Hokkaido and has the station number "S22".
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| Population | 5,772 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9710°, 140.6792° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.9 inches (53 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kozawa
Kozawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,772. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kozawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kozawa vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 185 |
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 | 2,309 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kozawa
Kozawa 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 1438 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 124.5 sq mi (322.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9710°N, 140.6792°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 121 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 100 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 11 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 19 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 49 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 65 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 66 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 101 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 136 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 170 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 192 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 192 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 195 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Kozawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.9").
Schools in Kozawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立共和中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立東陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kozawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kozawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| ウイスキー博物館 | ||||
| よいち水産博物館 | ||||
| 余市宇宙記念館「スペース童夢」 | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 共和町かかし古里感 | ||||
| 原子力PRセンターとまりん館 | ||||
| 有島記念館 | ||||
| 木田金次郎美術館 | ||||
| 荒井記念美術館 | ||||
| 西村計雄記念美術館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Kozawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ニセコ町学習交流センタ－ 「あそぶっく」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 余市町図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kozawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kozawa
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kozawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kozawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Kozawa
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kozawa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kozawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 国富郵便局 | |
| 小沢郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kozawa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 国富稲荷神社 | |
| 女代神社 | |
| 孝修寺 | |
| 小澤神社 | |
| 幌似神社 | |
| 明善寺 | |
| 照光寺 | |
| 神恵川神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kozawa
What is the population of Kozawa?
Kozawa has a population of 5,772 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 124.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kozawa 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 Kozawa?
Kozawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kozawa?
Kozawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 185 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kozawa?
The median home value in Kozawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.