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Naka-satsunai, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Naka-satsunai is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,884. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,884 Population 57/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.7 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

Population3,884
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density57/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,554

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population3,884
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates42.7000°, 143.1333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Naka-satsunai

Naka-satsunai is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,884. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Naka-satsunai has a population of 3,884 with a density of 57 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,884
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
68.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Naka-satsunai vs Japan Average

The median household income in Naka-satsunai 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: Naka-satsunai 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 Naka-satsunai 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 1,554 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 Units1,554

Property Tax

Climate in Naka-satsunai

Naka-satsunai 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 956 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 146.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.3
Naka-satsunai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Japan avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area68.3 sq mi (176.9 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates42.7000°N, 143.1333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake M8.2 117 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 81 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 110 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 9 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 86 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 118 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 106 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 88 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 101 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 144 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 103 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 68 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 90 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 141 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 143 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 136 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 121 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 99 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 107 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 104 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 1 284 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 85 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 117 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 88 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 138 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 138 km
1971 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.5 m — 148 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m — 118 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 84 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 80 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 88 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 104 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 110 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 143 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 146 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 151 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 163 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 189 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 190 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.2 in

Naka-satsunai has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Naka-satsunai

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北海道中札内高等養護学校 — — — —
Nakasatsunai Junior High School — — — —
市立広野小学校 — — — —
市立八千代中学校 — — — —
市立清川中学校 — — — —
市立清川小学校 — — — —
市立大正小学校 — — — —
市立帯広第七中学校 — — — —
Nakasatsunai Elementary School — — — —
Kamisatsunai Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Naka-satsunai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Naka-satsunai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Furusato History Museum 「Nenrin」
Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art
meiji Tokachi Cheese Plaza
Obihiro Centennial City Museum
Rokka no mori
Tokachi Agriculture Museum • Mr Bean's Mansion
中札内美術村
忠類ナウマン象記念館
開拓記念館

Libraries in Naka-satsunai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Makubetsu Community Library0.0
Memuro Library0.0
Nakasatsunai Village Library0.0
Obihiro City Library0.0
Taiki Town Library0.0
幕別町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Naka-satsunai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
あんてぃー

Hotels in Naka-satsunai

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katsura ryokan
Kikuya ryokan annex
かつら旅館

Restaurants in Naka-satsunai

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daiheigen
Farm Restaurant Nojima Sanchi
Shinanoya
お食事処 花田
開拓村
鳥せい中札内店
鳥ふじ

Cafes in Naka-satsunai

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

mae cafe.
Sakura
Uncle Hiro

Gas Stations in Naka-satsunai

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren
Hokuren SS

Banks in Naka-satsunai

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

帯広信用金庫中札内支店

Stadiums & Teams in Naka-satsunai

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Ski Resorts Near Naka-satsunai

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Memuro 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Akenogaoka Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nipo Town 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Tomamu Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Shintokuyama 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Minami Furano 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sahoro 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Naka-satsunai

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokachi Airport—Medium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto Airfield—Small Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport—Small Airport
Hopeland Airfield—Small Airport
Kamishihoro Air Park—Small Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Shintoku Agricultural Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Naka-satsunai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kofuku Post Office
Nakasatsunai Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Naka-satsunai

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上札内神社
中札内地蔵尊
中札内神社
同朋寺
唯念寺
幸福神社
慈恩閣
栄神社
法念寺
眞光寺
鶴林寺

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Waterfalls
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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 Naka-satsunai

What is the population of Naka-satsunai?

Naka-satsunai has a population of 3,884 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Naka-satsunai 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-satsunai?

Naka-satsunai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Naka-satsunai?

Naka-satsunai 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 Naka-satsunai?

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

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