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Minamishibetsuchō, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Minamishibetsuchō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 19,794. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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| Population | 19,794 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1540°, 142.3731° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.9 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Minamishibetsuchō
Minamishibetsuchō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 19,794. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamishibetsuchō vs Japan Average
Income: Minamishibetsuchō 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) | 633 |
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 | 7,918 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamishibetsuchō
Minamishibetsuchō has an average annual temperature of 5.8°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1113 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 623.5 sq mi (1,614.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1540°N, 142.3731°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 67 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 86 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 157 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 182 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 187 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Minamishibetsuchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Minamishibetsuchō
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 士別市立上士別小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 士別市立上士別中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道士別東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Shibetsu Tayoro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 士別中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 士別小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 士別翔雲高校 | — | — | — | — |
| 士別南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 士別南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立温根別小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamishibetsuchō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamishibetsuchō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| まなべーる | ||||
| 名寄市北国博物館 |
Libraries in Minamishibetsuchō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wassamu town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 士別図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minamishibetsuchō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| スーパーアークス | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Minamishibetsuchō
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minamishibetsuchō
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minamishibetsuchō
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minamishibetsuchō
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Minamishibetsuchō
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minamishibetsuchō
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minamishibetsuchō
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minamishibetsuchō
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamishibetsuchō
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Minamishibetsuchō
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Otoineppu Otoifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minamishibetsuchō
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamishibetsuchō
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中央郵便局 | |
| 大通郵便局 | |
| 日本郵便 士別郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamishibetsuchō
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中士別神社 | |
| 士別神社 | |
| 天理教会 | |
| 川西神社 | |
| 称真寺 | |
| 西光寺 |
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What is the population of Minamishibetsuchō?
Minamishibetsuchō has a population of 19,794 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 623.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamishibetsuchō 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 Minamishibetsuchō?
Minamishibetsuchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Minamishibetsuchō?
Minamishibetsuchō has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 633 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamishibetsuchō?
The median home value in Minamishibetsuchō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.