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Kushiro, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kushiro is a large city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 167,875. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 167,875 |
| Population Density | 319 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9750°, 144.3747° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,054 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.8 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kushiro
Kushiro is a large city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 167,875. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kushiro vs Japan Average
Income: Kushiro 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) | 87 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 12 |
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 | 67,150 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kushiro
Kushiro has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1090 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 526.4 sq mi (1,363.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9750°N, 144.3747°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 101 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 70 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 61 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 95 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 131 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 54 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 68 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 71 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 120 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 133 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 144 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 145 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 146 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Kushiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Kushiro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido University of Education Kushiro Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Kushiro Junior College | College | — | Visit → |
| Kushiro Public University of Economics | University | — | Visit → |
| National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College | College | — | Visit → |
| 釧路労災看護専門学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Kushiro
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toya Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Sakuragaoka Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Choyo Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Sakuragaoka Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Harutori Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Kushiro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kushiro Koryo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Kohan Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Musa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Seiryo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Seimei Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Beppo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Toya Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Shinonome Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| 道立釧路鶴野支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立新陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Tottorinishi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立昭和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Municipal Tsuruno Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Otanoshike Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Otanoshike Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Nusasmai Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Beppo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushukan Junior and Senior Hich School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kushiro Hokuyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Okotsu Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Kyoei Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路町立富原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Tottori Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立鳥取西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Tottori Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路練成会 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Shiroyama Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kushiro Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道釧路商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Kyoei Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Aoba Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路町立富原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Keiun Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道釧路江南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立光陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kushiro Higashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Kushiro Meiki Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Aikoku Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 釧路市立芦野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Mihara Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kushiro Mihara Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道教育大学附属釧路義務教育学校前期課程 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道教育大学附属釧路義務教育学校後期課程 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kushiro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kushiro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Mine Exhibition Hall of the closed TAIHEIYŌ TANKŌ | ||||
| Exhibition Hall of Hokuto Ruins | ||||
| Kobunkan | ||||
| Kushiro Art Museum | ||||
| Kushiro Children's Museum Kodomo Yugakukan | ||||
| Kushiro Literature Museum | ||||
| Kushiro Marshland Observatory | ||||
| Reception desk of Coal Mine Exhibition Hall of the closed TAIHEIYŌ TANKŌ | ||||
| 国際ツルセンター | ||||
| 釧路市立博物館 | ||||
| 釧路市立美術館 | ||||
| 釧路湿原美術館 |
Libraries in Kushiro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushiro Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kushiro
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kushiro
71 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kushiro
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kushiro
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kushiro
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kushiro
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kushiro
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kushiro
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kushiro
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kushiro
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kushiro
25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kushiro
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kushiro
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kushiro
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kushiro
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kushiro
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akan Royal Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kushiro
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Kushiro Airport | KUH | Medium Airport |
| Nakashibetsu Airport | SHB | Medium Airport |
| Bekanbe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Betsukai Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Yausubetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kushiro
32 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aikoku Nishi Post Office | |
| Kushiro Aikoku Post Office | |
| Kushiro Fujimi Post Office | |
| Kushiro Higashi Post Office | |
| Kushiro Kaizuka Post Office | |
| Kushiro Kasuga Post Office | |
| Kushiro Katsura Post Office | |
| Kushiro Kitaodori Roku Post Office | |
| Kushiro Matsuura Post Office | |
| Kushiro Mihara Post Office | |
| Kushiro Minami-Odori Post Office | |
| Kushiro Musa Post Office | |
| Kushiro Naniwa Post Office | |
| Kushiro Sakuragaoka Post Office | |
| Kushiro Shin-ei Post Office | |
| Kushiro Shinkawa Post Office | |
| Kushiro Sumiyoshi Post Office | |
| Kushiro Toyokawa Post Office | |
| Kushiro Tsurugadai Post Office | |
| Kushiro-ekimae Post Office | |
| 大楽毛郵便局 | |
| 天寧簡易郵便局 | |
| 釧路中央郵便局 | |
| 釧路大町郵便局 | |
| 釧路昭和郵便局 | |
| 釧路望洋郵便局 | |
| 釧路桜ヶ岡五郵便局 | |
| 釧路白樺台郵便局 | |
| 釧路芦野郵便局 | |
| 釧路若草郵便局 | |
| 釧路西郵便局 | |
| 釧路鳥取郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kushiro
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(Kushiro Branch) | |
| 共栄稲荷神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大成寺 | |
| 日本メノナイト鳥取キリスト教会 | |
| 誠行寺 | |
| 誠行寺（じょうぎょうじ）ホール | |
| 釧路カトリック教会 | |
| 釧路八幡宮 | |
| 鳥取百年間 | |
| 鳥取神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Kushiro
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kushiro?
Kushiro has a population of 167,875 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 526.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kushiro 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 Kushiro?
Kushiro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kushiro?
Kushiro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area, including 44 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kushiro?
The median home value in Kushiro is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.