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Muroran, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Muroran is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 96,197. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 96,197 |
| Population Density | 3,075 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3172°, 140.9881° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.8 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Muroran
Muroran is a mid-size city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 96,197. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Muroran vs Japan Average
Income: Muroran 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) | 120 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 10 |
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 | 38,479 |
Property Tax
Climate in Muroran
Muroran has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1193 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3172°N, 140.9881°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 37 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 114 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 102 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuttara (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 24 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 28 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 38 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 52 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 59 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 59 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 68 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 116 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 161 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 185 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 185 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Muroran has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Muroran
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Welfare Education Vocational School | College | - | Visit → |
| International School of Culinary Arts | College | - | Visit → |
| Muroran Institute of Technology | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Muroran
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 室蘭市立白蘭学園 | - | - | - | - |
| Muroran-Nishi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimontai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Otani Muroran High School | - | - | - | - |
| Seiran Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 海星学院高校 | - | - | - | - |
| Wakakusa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tonkeshi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 幼保連携型認定こども園 むろらんようちえん | - | - | - | - |
| Muroran Special Needs Education | - | - | - | - |
| Hatchodaira Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tomei Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tenjin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 室蘭聾学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Minato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Washibetsu Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ranpoku Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kohoku Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Oran Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ryokuyo Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 室蘭東翔高校 | - | - | - | - |
| Muroran Technical High school | - | - | - | - |
| Muroran Shimizugaoka High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shoyo Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chikyumisaki Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaiyo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muroran Sakae High School | - | - | - | - |
| Washibetsu Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Muroran
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Muroran
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bear Museum | ||||
| Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum | ||||
| Katakura History Museum | ||||
| Katakura Residence | ||||
| Lake Toya Visitor Center | ||||
| Ninja Resource Center | ||||
| Noboribetsu Cultural Exchange Center Kant Lera | ||||
| Volcano Science Museum | ||||
| Yukara Village | ||||
| だて歴史文化ミュージアム | ||||
| 三松正夫記念館 | ||||
| 伊達市アートビレッジ文化館 | ||||
| 壮瞥郷土資料館 | ||||
| 室蘭市民美術館 | ||||
| 室蘭市白鳥大橋記念館 | ||||
| 室蘭市青少年科学館 | ||||
| 室蘭市青少年科学館 プラネタリム | ||||
| 宮尾登美子記念アートホール | ||||
| 旧・港の文学館 | ||||
| 港の文学館 |
Libraries in Muroran
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伊達市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊達市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壮瞥町図書分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭工業大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 室蘭市立図書館 白鳥台分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立室蘭図書館本輪西分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Muroran
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Food Agriculture Food Market | |||||
| 中央市場 | |||||
| 室蘭市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 追直卸売場 |
Hotels in Muroran
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Muroran
96 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Muroran
32 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Muroran
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Muroran
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Muroran
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Muroran
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Muroran
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Muroran
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Muroran
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Muroran
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Muroran
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Muroran
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Muroran
9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Muroran
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Muroran
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Muroran
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Toya Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Muroran
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Muroran
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Muroran
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Muroran
22 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiribetsu Post Office | |
| Muroran Shukuzu Post Office | |
| 増市簡易郵便局 | |
| 室蘭中島南郵便局 | |
| 室蘭中島郵便局 | |
| 室蘭工業大学前郵便局 | |
| 室蘭市母恋郵便局 | |
| 室蘭御前水郵便局 | |
| 室蘭東町郵便局 | |
| 室蘭海岸郵便局 | |
| 室蘭港北局 | |
| 室蘭白鳥台局 | |
| 室蘭輪西南郵便局 | |
| 室蘭郵便局 | |
| 室蘭高砂郵便局 | |
| 本輪西郵便局 | |
| 東室蘭郵便局 | |
| 母恋駅前郵便局 | |
| 登別新生郵便局 | |
| 登別若草郵便局 | |
| 輪西郵便局 | |
| 鷲別郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Muroran
83 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daiko-ji temple | |
| Rissho Kosei Kai | |
| アールベルアンジェ室蘭 | |
| カトリック室蘭教会 | |
| カトリック東室蘭教会 | |
| セイント・ニコラス教会 | |
| パーフェクトリバティー教団室蘭教会 | |
| 上鷲別神社 | |
| 不動尊清瀧寺 | |
| 五十鈴川神社 | |
| 仙海寺 | |
| 伊丹來稲荷神社 | |
| 光伝寺 | |
| 光昭寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 勝光寺 | |
| 北海道岩木山神社 | |
| 即證寺 | |
| 大善寺 | |
| 大安寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Muroran
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Muroran
1 places within 15 km
- • Itanki Beach
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Muroran
What is the population of Muroran?
Muroran has a population of 96,197 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3,075 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Muroran 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 Muroran?
Muroran has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Muroran?
Muroran has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 120 business establishments in the area, including 55 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Muroran?
The median home value in Muroran is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.