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Nayoro, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Nayoro is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 27,282. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
27,282 Population 132/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
43.6 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

Population27,282
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density132/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units10,913

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population27,282
Population Density132 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates44.3506°, 142.4578°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.5 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Nayoro

Nayoro is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 27,282. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nayoro has a population of 27,282 with a density of 132 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,282
Total Population
132
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
206.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nayoro vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nayoro 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 873 business establishments.

Income: Nayoro vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)873

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nayoro 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 10,913 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 Units10,913

Property Tax

Climate in Nayoro

Nayoro has an average annual temperature of 6°C (43°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1159 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.5°C / 17°F -19.1° / -0.2° 80.4
Feb -8.1°C / 17°F -19.9° / 0.9° 57.2
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -14.4° / 7.4° 49.0
Apr 4.1°C / 39°F -5.5° / 17.6° 57.0
May 10.6°C / 51°F -0.8° / 23.8° 78.4
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 4.6° / 25.5° 100.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 10.7° / 30° 93.3
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 11.5° / 31.2° 193.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 6.6° / 27.3° 103.9
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 0.6° / 21.5° 129.3
Nov 1.8°C / 35°F -6.9° / 12.9° 124.2
Dec -5.6°C / 22°F -14.9° / 4.3° 92.8
Nayoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Japan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area206.6 sq mi (535.2 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates44.3506°N, 142.4578°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 7, 2025.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 110 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 51 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 57 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 97 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 120 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 89 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 94 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 24 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 27 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 11 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 72 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 107 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 92 km
Nov 21, 2009 55 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jul 31, 2021 16 km NNE of T?betsu, Japan M5.0 130 km
May 10, 2005 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan M5.0 87 km
Oct 4, 1994 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 121 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 136 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 33 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 132 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 131 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 81 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 83 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 105 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 113 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 165 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 178 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
August 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in

Nayoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Nayoro

Institution Type Founded Website
Nayoro City University University Visit →

Schools in Nayoro

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北海道名寄産業高等学校光凌キャンパス
市立名寄中学校
北海道名寄高等学校
市立名寄東中学校
市立名寄小学校
市立名寄西小学校
市立名寄南小学校
北海道名寄産業高等学校名農キャンパス
市立名寄東小学校
市立風連中学校
市立風連下多寄小学校
市立中名寄小学校
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Radio Stations near Nayoro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nayoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
まなべーる
名寄市北国博物館

Libraries in Nayoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
士別図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nayoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
スーパーアークス
地方卸売市場

Hotels in Nayoro

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Business hotel Sunflower
Hotel Bird Inn
Hotel MyStays Nayoro
Nayoro Onsen Sunpillar
Nijo Ryokan
ニュー富士屋ホテル

Restaurants in Nayoro

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Boy Restaurants
Hachka
三星食堂
札幌海鮮丸 名寄店

Cafes in Nayoro

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Life Cafe

Train Stations in Nayoro

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furen
Mizuho
Nayoro
Nisshin
名寄高校

Bus Stations in Nayoro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #7153024611

Shopping Malls in Nayoro

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

イオン名寄ショッピングセンター

Ski Resorts Near Nayoro

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Higashigaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nakatonbestucho Eikotobuki 0.0 $0
Mikasayama Esashi 0.0 $0
Teshio Chomin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Otoineppu Otoifuji 0.0 $0
Bifuka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nayoro Piyashiri 0.0 $0
PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK 0.0 $0
Haboro Chomin Skijo 0.0 $0
Furen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Asahidake 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

Airports Near Nayoro

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and HeliportSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nayoro

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
名寄東三条郵便局
名寄西四条郵便局
名寄錦町郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nayoro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
創価学会
名寄神社
砺波神社

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Nayoro

What is the population of Nayoro?

Nayoro has a population of 27,282 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nayoro 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 Nayoro?

Nayoro 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 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nayoro?

Nayoro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 873 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nayoro?

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

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