Nakatonbetsu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Nakatonbetsu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,657. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,657 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9741°, 142.2926° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
About Nakatonbetsu
Nakatonbetsu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,657. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 153.9 sq mi (398.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9741°N, 142.2926°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 152 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 176 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in |
Nakatonbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Nakatonbetsu
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中頓別中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 中頓別小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nakatonbetsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakatonbetsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| エコミュージアムおさしまセンター | ||||
| 中頓別町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 中頓別鍾乳洞自然ふれあい公園ぬく森館 | ||||
| 天北線資料館 |
Libraries in Nakatonbetsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中頓別町青少年柔剣道場(図書室) | 0.0 |
Cafes in Nakatonbetsu
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakatonbetsu
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Nakatonbetsu
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otoineppu Otoifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Teshio Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikasayama Esashi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakatonbestucho Eikotobuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Higashigaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Toyotomi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarufutsu Sonei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wakkanaishi Komadori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nakatonbetsu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wakkanai Airport | WKJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarobetsu Flight Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakatonbetsu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下頓別郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakatonbetsu
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中頓別神社 | |
| 専念寺 | |
| 日炤寺 | |
| 曹洞宗開禅寺 | |
| 聖福寺 | |
| 護国山 大法寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nakatonbetsu?
Nakatonbetsu has a population of 1,657 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 153.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nakatonbetsu?
Nakatonbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.
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