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Nakashibetsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Nakashibetsu is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 24,014. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
24,014 Population 82/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
41.3 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
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,014
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density82/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units9,606

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population24,014
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates43.5485°, 144.9718°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Nakashibetsu

Nakashibetsu is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 24,014. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nakashibetsu has a population of 24,014 with a density of 82 people per square mile, spread across 294.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,014
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
294.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nakashibetsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nakashibetsu 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 768 business establishments.

Income: Nakashibetsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)768

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nakashibetsu 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 9,606 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 Units9,606

Property Tax

Climate in Nakashibetsu

Nakashibetsu has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.7°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.1°C / 19°F -16.3° / 1.2° 42.7
Feb -7.2°C / 19°F -17.9° / 3.5° 32.6
Mar -1°C / 30°F -12.4° / 10.3° 68.6
Apr 4.2°C / 40°F -4.2° / 17° 65.3
May 9.6°C / 49°F -0.2° / 23.9° 79.9
Jun 13.9°C / 57°F 4.9° / 25.8° 96.9
Jul 18.6°C / 66°F 10.9° / 29.9° 83.9
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 30.3° 176.3
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 8.5° / 27° 114.1
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 2.5° / 20.9° 118.2
Nov 4°C / 39°F -4.7° / 14.6° 73.7
Dec -3.9°C / 25°F -12.4° / 7.3° 39.6
Nakashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below Japan avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area294.6 sq mi (763.1 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates43.5485°N, 144.9718°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

960 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 107 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 105 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 131 km
Jan 21, 1995 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.3 142 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 68 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 109 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 86 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 30 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 105 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 71 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 119 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 91 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 119 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 92 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 81 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 96 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 147 km
Jun 21, 2025 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 137 km
Oct 8, 2003 87 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 148 km
Jul 2, 2003 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 217 km
1996 Violet Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m — 77 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 143 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 54 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m — 119 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m — 109 km
1974 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m — 145 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 137 km
1968 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 139 km
1980 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 144 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 62 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 111 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 88 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 33 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 45 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 54 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 67 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 78 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 80 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 136 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 137 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 157 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 171 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 185 km
Berutarubesan [Berutarube] Stratovolcano 1,221 m (4,006 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Nakashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Nakashibetsu

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nakashibetsu Junior High School — — — —
Hokkaido Nakashibetsu High School — — — —
町立中標津小学校 — — — —
町立俵橋小学校 — — — —
Betsukai Nakashunbetsu Elementery School — — — —
Betsukai Nakashunbetsu Junior High School — — — —
Hokkaido Nakashibetsu Special Education School — — — —
Nakashibetsu Maruyama Elementery School — — — —
Nakashibetsu Higashi Elementery School — — — —
Nakashibetsu Koryo Junior High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Nakashibetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nakashibetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakashibetsu Municipal folk Museum
Northern Territories Museum
Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum

Libraries in Nakashibetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nakashibetsu Town Library0.0
標津町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nakashibetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ホクレン根室地区家畜市場

Hotels in Nakashibetsu

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buisiness Hotel Fuji
Buisiness Hotel Maruwa
Buisiness Hotel Sato
Buissines Hotel ARM Mominoki
Hotel Biz Inn
Hotel Kaiyo Inn
Hotel Kutekun
Hotel Marue Onsen Tawarabashi kan
Hotel Marue Spa
Hotel Moan
Hotel Shugetsu
Nakashibetsu Hoyojo Onsen Hotel
Toyo Grand Hotel
山洋旅館

Restaurants in Nakashibetsu

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arajin
Bikkuri Donkey
Nemuro Hanamaru
Ramen Sanpachi
Ramen Yamaokaya
Shiretoko Jingisukan Sora
Tarafuku
スープカリー木多郎倶楽部
そば処よしだ屋
そば処富貴庵
そば処福住
ビスターレビスターレ
ファーマーズチキン
もんじゃお好み焼きもん吉
ラ・キンコ
レストラン河亭
味のオーハシ
炭火焼肉金龍
炭火焼肉雅々
焼肉しかい330度
焼肉ダイニング肉庭
焼肉青龍苑
軽食喫茶二丁目
食珈房びーべりー

Cafes in Nakashibetsu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doutor

Clinics in Nakashibetsu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中標津脳神経外科

Dentists in Nakashibetsu

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nakamatsu Dental Office
中央歯科医院
中島歯科クリニック
中標津総合歯科診療所
村山歯科診療所

Veterinaries in Nakashibetsu

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ムラノ動物病院

Bus Stations in Nakashibetsu

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nakashibetsu Town Transport Center
計根別バス待合所

Gas Stations in Nakashibetsu

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
Cosmo
Cosmo
Eneos
Eneos
Eneos
Eneos
Eneos
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
モダ石油

Banks in Nakashibetsu

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokkaido Bank
Hokuyo Bank
北海道労働金庫
大地みらい信用金庫
大地みらい信用金庫
釧路信用組合

Gyms in Nakashibetsu

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curves

Ski Resorts Near Nakashibetsu

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Nakashibetsu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield—Medium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe Airfield—Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park—Small Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield—Small Airport
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Mendeleyevo AirportDEESmall Airport

Post Offices in Nakashibetsu

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kenebetsu Post Office
Nakashibetsu Higashi 9 jo Post Office
Nakashibetsu Nishi 7 jo Post Office
Nakashibetsu Post Office
Nakashunbetsu Post Office
上春別郵便局
上武佐簡易郵便局
中標津東十二条簡易郵便局
中標津西町簡易郵便局
豊原簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakashibetsu

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hoenji Temple
Kaikoji Temple
Kamimusa Christ’s Orthodox Church
Kamimusa Shrine
Nakashibetsu Shrine
Tentokuji Temple
The United Church of Christ in Japan
天理教十根分教会
妙宣寺
日本メノサイト中標津キリスト教会

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 Nakashibetsu

What is the population of Nakashibetsu?

Nakashibetsu has a population of 24,014 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 294.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nakashibetsu 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 Nakashibetsu?

Nakashibetsu 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 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nakashibetsu?

Nakashibetsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 768 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nakashibetsu?

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

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