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Kuriyama, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kuriyama is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 11,272. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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About Kuriyama
Kuriyama is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 11,272 |
| Population Density | 143 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0553°, 141.7836° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kuriyama
Kuriyama is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 11,272. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kuriyama vs Japan Average
Income: Kuriyama 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) | 361 |
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 | 4,509 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kuriyama
Kuriyama 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 1111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 78.7 sq mi (203.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0553°N, 141.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 142 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 110 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 52 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 81 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 83 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 84 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 94 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 96 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 109 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 110 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 143 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 148 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Kuriyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.2").
Schools in Kuriyama
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuriyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuriyama High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuriyama Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakuta Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| くりさわ学舎 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kuriyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuriyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitose City Archaeological Center | ||||
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum | ||||
| インデアン水車 | ||||
| サンファーム三笠農業資料館 | ||||
| ふれあい夢工房（資料館） | ||||
| 三笠市立博物館 | ||||
| 北の錦記念館 | ||||
| 千歳さけますの森 さけます情報館 | ||||
| 安平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 岩見沢郷土科学館 | ||||
| 旧島松駅遁所 |
Libraries in Kuriyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitose City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Iwamizawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuriyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まなび夢工房（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 三笠市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北広島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩見沢市北村学習交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市交流プラザまなび館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵庭市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 継立図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 角田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長沼町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuriyama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 江別アンテナショップGET’S |
Hotels in Kuriyama
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kuriyama
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuriyama
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kuriyama
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuriyama
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuriyama
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kuriyama
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuriyama
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuriyama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kuriyama
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kuriyama
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuriyama
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 北長沼郵便局 | |
| 栗山本町簡易郵便局 | |
| 栗山郵便局 | |
| 栗沢本町簡易郵便局 | |
| 栗沢郵便局 | |
| 茂世丑郵便局 | |
| 農業試験場前簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuriyama
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中里神社 | |
| 仏現寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 北学田神社 | |
| 北長沼神社 | |
| 唯専寺 | |
| 杵臼神社 | |
| 栗山天満宮 | |
| 栗沢神社 | |
| 桜山神社 | |
| 永禅寺 | |
| 湯地神社 | |
| 真教寺 | |
| 緑丘神社 | |
| 茂世丑備後神社 | |
| 茂世丑神社 | |
| 証継寺 | |
| 雨煙別神社 | |
| 願船寺 |
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What is the population of Kuriyama?
Kuriyama has a population of 11,272 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 78.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kuriyama 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 Kuriyama?
Kuriyama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kuriyama?
Kuriyama has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 361 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kuriyama?
The median home value in Kuriyama is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.