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Matsumae, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Matsumae is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 6,260. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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| Population | 6,260 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4273°, 140.1030° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Matsumae
Matsumae is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 6,260. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Matsumae vs Japan Average
Income: Matsumae 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) | 200 |
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 | 2,504 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,805.5 sq mi (4,676.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4273°N, 140.1030°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 62 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 136 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 86 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 66 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 66 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 77 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oshima-Oshima (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 62 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 85 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 87 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 87 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 98 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 107 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 121 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 138 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 147 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 166 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 167 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 167 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 172 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Matsumae has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.1").
Schools in Matsumae
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 松前町立小島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道立松前高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松前町立松前中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松前町立松城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松前町立松前中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matsumae
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matsumae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuya Ryokan / Cape Tappi Tourist Information | ||||
| Seikan Tunnel Museum | ||||
| 松前町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 横綱千代の山・千代の富士記念館 | ||||
| 福島町 青函トンネル記念館 | ||||
| 竜飛ウィンドパーク展示館 |
Libraries in Matsumae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 松前町公民館・図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Matsumae
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matsumae
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Matsumae
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Matsumae
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matsumae
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matsumae
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Matsumae
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Matsumae
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| Okushiri Airport | OIR | Medium Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matsumae
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| MATSUMAE post office | |
| 大沢簡易郵便局 | |
| 大磯簡易郵便局 | |
| 札前簡易郵便局 | |
| 清部郵便局 | |
| 白神郵便局 | |
| 静浦郵便局 | |
| 館浜郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matsumae
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AKAGAMI Shrine | |
| AKAGAMI shrine | |
| ARAYA INARI shrine | |
| ARAYA INARI shrine | |
| ASAMA Shrine | |
| ASAMA Shrine | |
| BENTEN shrine | |
| BENTEN shrine | |
| KARIBA shrine | |
| KARIBA shrine | |
| KUMANO Shrine | |
| KUMANO Shrine | |
| MATSUMAE GOKOKU shrine | |
| MATSUMAE shrine | |
| O-SAWA shrine | |
| O-SAWA shrine | |
| SANJA shrine | |
| SANJA shrine | |
| SHOUTOUZAN HOUONJI Temple | |
| SHOUTOUZAN HOUONJI Temple |
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What is the population of Matsumae?
Matsumae has a population of 6,260 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,805.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Matsumae 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 Matsumae?
Matsumae has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 13.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Matsumae?
Matsumae has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 200 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Matsumae?
The median home value in Matsumae is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.