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Mizumotomachi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Mizumotomachi is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,883. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,883 Population 3/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,883
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,553

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population3,883
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates43.8376°, 144.5961°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (935 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Mizumotomachi

Mizumotomachi is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,883. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mizumotomachi has a population of 3,883 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,571.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,883
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
1,571.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mizumotomachi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Mizumotomachi is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Mizumotomachi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mizumotomachi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,553 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units1,553

Property Tax

Climate in Mizumotomachi

Mizumotomachi has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -9° / -2.2° 53.1
Feb -5.9°C / 21°F -9.7° / -2.1° 41.0
Mar -1.6°C / 29°F -5.2° / 2.1° 38.2
Apr 4.7°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.9° 51.5
May 10°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.3° 63.5
Jun 14°C / 57°F 10.3° / 17.8° 68.4
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 14.5° / 21.3° 85.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 16.7° / 23.4° 119.1
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.4° / 20.7° 118.8
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.1° 81.6
Nov 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.8° 58.2
Dec -2.7°C / 27°F -6° / 0.6° 63.8
Mizumotomachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,571.6 sq mi (4,070.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates43.8376°N, 144.5961°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Japan avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

633 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 94 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 132 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 102 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 109 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 115 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 101 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 147 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 104 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 34 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 135 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 118 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 95 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 22 km
Nov 14, 2000 60 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.6 147 km
Sep 28, 2003 48 km SE of Kushiro, Japan M5.6 136 km
Apr 13, 2001 69 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan M5.6 136 km
May 6, 2004 72 km SE of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 150 km
Jan 30, 1990 36 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan M5.5 116 km
Feb 17, 2004 27 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M5.5 125 km
Sep 26, 2024 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan M5.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 120 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 36 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 65 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 102 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 28 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 30 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 56 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 69 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 73 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 92 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 134 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 141 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 141 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 144 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 161 km
Berutarubesan [Berutarube] Stratovolcano 1,221 m (4,006 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Mizumotomachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Mizumotomachi

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiyosato High School
Kiyosato Elementery School
Kiyosato Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Mizumotomachi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mizumotomachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alp Museum
Kawayu Visitor Center
Kiyosato Local Museum
Koshimizu Town Historical Museum
Shiretoko Musium
大鵬相撲記念館
姉妹町友好都市交流記念館
斜里町民俗資料館

Libraries in Mizumotomachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Koshimizu Library0.0
斜里町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Mizumotomachi

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kiyosato
Lodge Fukeiga
Ryokuseiso
Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze

Restaurants in Mizumotomachi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Mukuge
レストランパパス

Monuments in Mizumotomachi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

斜里岳登山口社

Clinics in Mizumotomachi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

きよさとクリニック

Dentists in Mizumotomachi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

広川歯科医院

Train Stations in Mizumotomachi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiyosatochō
Midori
Sattsuru

Gas Stations in Mizumotomachi

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS

Banks in Mizumotomachi

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abashiri Shinkin Bank
釧路信用組合

Ski Resorts Near Mizumotomachi

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 $0
Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mizumotomachi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldMedium Airport
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Betsukai Flight ParkSmall Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Yausubetsu AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mizumotomachi

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kiyosato Post Office
札弦郵便局
緑郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mizumotomachi

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hoyuji Temple
Kiyosato Shrine
Raiun Shrine
Ryusenji Temple
Shingonji Temple
川上神社
斜里岳龍神神社
札鶴神社

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mizumotomachi

What is the population of Mizumotomachi?

Mizumotomachi has a population of 3,883 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,571.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mizumotomachi 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 Mizumotomachi?

Mizumotomachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mizumotomachi?

Mizumotomachi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mizumotomachi?

The median home value in Mizumotomachi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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