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Naka-furano, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Naka-furano is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,733. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 4,733 |
| Population Density | 81 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4028°, 142.4225° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Naka-furano
Naka-furano is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,733. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Naka-furano vs Japan Average
Income: Naka-furano vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 151 |
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 | 1,893 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4028°N, 142.4225°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 | — | 123 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 139 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 21 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 45 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 49 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 116 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 129 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 144 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 146 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 155 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 160 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 163 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Naka-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Naka-furano
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 東中中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 東中小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本幸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nakafurano Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakafurano Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Asahinaka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ubun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nishinaka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Furebetsu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Naka-furano
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Naka-furano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano Wine Factory | ||||
| Takushinkan | ||||
| Tokachidake Volcano Erosion Control Information Center | ||||
| トリックアート美術館 | ||||
| 上富良野開拓記念館 | ||||
| 国鉄9600形蒸気機関車 49600号 | ||||
| 富良野市博物館 | ||||
| 新星館（展望美術館） | ||||
| 西美の杜美術館 |
Libraries in Naka-furano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美瑛町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Naka-furano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Naka-furano
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Naka-furano
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Naka-furano
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Naka-furano
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Naka-furano
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Naka-furano
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 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 | — | — | — |
| Memuro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintokuyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Naka-furano
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Tokachi Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Naka-furano
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中富良野郵便局 | |
| 東中郵便局 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Naka-furano
What is the population of Naka-furano?
Naka-furano has a population of 4,733 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 58.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Naka-furano 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 Naka-furano?
Naka-furano 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 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Naka-furano?
Naka-furano has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 151 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Naka-furano?
The median home value in Naka-furano is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.