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Monbetsu-honchō, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Monbetsu-honchō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 11,279. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
11,279 Population 7/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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

Population11,279
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units4,512

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population11,279
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates42.4794°, 142.0715°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Monbetsu-honchō

Monbetsu-honchō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 11,279. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Monbetsu-honchō has a population of 11,279 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,692.3 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,279
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
1,692.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Monbetsu-honchō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Monbetsu-honchō 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 361 business establishments.

Income: Monbetsu-honchō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Monbetsu-honchō 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 4,512 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 Units4,512

Property Tax

Climate in Monbetsu-honchō

Monbetsu-honchō has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.9°C / 27°F -9.5° / 3.6° 72.9
Feb -2.9°C / 27°F -10.6° / 4.3° 60.0
Mar 1.1°C / 34°F -5.4° / 7.9° 84.2
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F -0.7° / 12.8° 81.5
May 10.3°C / 51°F 3.4° / 18° 86.0
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 7.9° / 21° 110.8
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 14° / 26.1° 118.6
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 16.7° / 27.3° 240.7
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 11.9° / 24.9° 140.4
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 5.7° / 20.9° 148.0
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -0.8° / 15.2° 125.4
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -7.3° / 9.8° 86.8
Monbetsu-honchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Japan avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,692.3 sq mi (4,383.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates42.4794°N, 142.0715°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Japan avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 148 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 90 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 81 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 135 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 60 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 114 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 129 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 15 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 147 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 102 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 146 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 138 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 88 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 144 km
Sep 26, 1995 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 127 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 108 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 69 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 127 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 110 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 227 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 700 123 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 43 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 121 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 147 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 61 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 75 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 101 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 106 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 110 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 116 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 124 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 124 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 130 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 146 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 155 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Monbetsu-honchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Monbetsu-honchō

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tomikawa High School
Tomikawa Junior High School
Monbetsu Elementary School
Monbetsu Junior High School
Tomikawa Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Monbetsu-honchō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Monbetsu-honchō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Re•cord museum
アイヌ文化博物館
アイヌ資料館
沙流川歴史館

Libraries in Monbetsu-honchō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
二風谷子ども図書館0.0
図書プラザ0.0
平取町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Monbetsu-honchō

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

富川シティホテル

Restaurants in Monbetsu-honchō

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

びらとり和牛専門店 くろべこ
中華料理 五行山
焼肉のんき
焼肉ハウス リン
百番
萃龍
萬珍楼
西陣

Zoos in Monbetsu-honchō

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おひさま牧場

Dentists in Monbetsu-honchō

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

メイプル歯科

Gas Stations in Monbetsu-honchō

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Hokuren SS

Banks in Monbetsu-honchō

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
苫小牧信用金庫

Stadiums & Teams in Monbetsu-honchō

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Ski Resorts Near Monbetsu-honchō

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chitose Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 $0
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Classe Snow Park 0.0 $0
Mount Racey 0.0 $0
Nipo Town 0.0 $0
Tomamu Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Monbetsu-honchō

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
JASDF Chitose Air BaseMedium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky ParkSmall Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River GliderportSmall Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Monbetsu-honchō

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kiyohata Post Office
Monbetsu Post Office
Tomikawa Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monbetsu-honchō

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
幾千世神社
清畠神社
緑ヶ丘神社
門別稲荷神社

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 Monbetsu-honchō

What is the population of Monbetsu-honchō?

Monbetsu-honchō has a population of 11,279 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,692.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Monbetsu-honchō 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 Monbetsu-honchō?

Monbetsu-honchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Monbetsu-honchō?

Monbetsu-honchō 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 Monbetsu-honchō?

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

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