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Motomachi, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Motomachi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 22,972. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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| Population | 22,972 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8263°, 144.0964° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Motomachi
Motomachi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 22,972. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Motomachi vs Japan Average
Income: Motomachi 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) | 735 |
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 | 9,189 |
Property Tax
Climate in Motomachi
Motomachi 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 169.3 sq mi (438.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8263°N, 144.0964°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 30 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 53 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 36 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 47 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 50 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 92 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 101 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 113 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 122 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 132 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Motomachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Motomachi
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 美幌小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kita Junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Bihoro Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Toyo primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Asahi Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Bihoro Junior High school | — | — | — | — |
| Bihoro High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Motomachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Motomachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abashiri City Historical Museum | ||||
| Abashiri Municipal Museum of Art | ||||
| Abashiri Prison Museum | ||||
| Hokkaido Museum of Northern People | ||||
| Hokumoken Kitami Bunka Center | ||||
| Moyoro Shell Mound Museum | ||||
| Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum | ||||
| Pierson Memorial Museum | ||||
| 北見ハッカ記念館 | ||||
| 常呂町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 端野町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 網走市川と湖の学習館 | ||||
| 網走市鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 緑のセンター | ||||
| 美幌博物館 | ||||
| 薄荷蒸溜館 |
Libraries in Motomachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abashiri municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitami Institute of Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Memanbetsu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsubetsu Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立端野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美幌町図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Motomachi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Motomachi
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Motomachi
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Motomachi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motomachi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Motomachi
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Motomachi
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Motomachi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motomachi
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motomachi
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Motomachi
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motomachi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Motomachi
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oketocho Minamigaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rubeshibe-cho Happodai | 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 | — | — | — |
| Saroma Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engaru Rock Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Motomachi
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Memanbetsu Airport | MMB | Medium Airport |
| Monbetsu Airport | MBE | Medium Airport |
| Ashoro Meto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bekanbe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Betsukai Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Bihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| JGDSF Camp Bihoro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport Kitami | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Motomachi
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bihoro Minami Post Office | |
| Bihoro Moto-machi Post Office | |
| Bihoro Post Office | |
| Fukuzumi Post Office | |
| Kakkumi Post Office | |
| Tsubetsu Post Office | |
| Tsubetsu Toyonaga Post Office | |
| 上美幌郵便局 | |
| 稲美簡易郵便局 | |
| 緋牛内郵便局 | |
| 美幌駅前郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motomachi
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bihiro Shrine | |
| Bikyoji Temple | |
| Catholic Bihoro Church | |
| Honmyoji Temple | |
| Jodoji Temple | |
| Kanshoji Temple | |
| Koeiji Temple | |
| Tanaka Shrine | |
| Zenryuji Temple | |
| Zuihouji Temple | |
| 勝光寺 | |
| 活汲神社 | |
| 緋牛内神社 |
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What is the population of Motomachi?
Motomachi has a population of 22,972 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 169.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Motomachi 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 Motomachi?
Motomachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Motomachi?
Motomachi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 735 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Motomachi?
The median home value in Motomachi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.