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Nishiokoppe, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Nishiokoppe is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,120. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

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1,120 Population 9/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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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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About Nishiokoppe

Nishiokoppe

Nishiokoppe is a village located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population1,120
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units448

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Population1,120
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates44.3305°, 142.9486°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Nishiokoppe

Nishiokoppe is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,120. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nishiokoppe has a population of 1,120 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 119.0 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,120
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
119.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nishiokoppe vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nishiokoppe 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 36 business establishments.

Income: Nishiokoppe vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nishiokoppe 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 448 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 Units448

Property Tax

Nishiokoppe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below Japan avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.3305°N, 142.9486°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 7, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 129 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 149 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 62 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 94 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 123 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 144 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 70 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 90 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 50 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 63 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 57 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 90 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 80 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 96 km
May 10, 2005 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan M5.0 64 km
Oct 4, 1994 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 135 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 72 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 140 km
Jul 19, 2010 63 km S of Rishiri Town, Japan M4.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 135 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 92 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 75 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 102 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 104 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 136 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 143 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 154 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.6 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in

Nishiokoppe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Nishiokoppe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nishiokoppe Elementary School
上興部小学校
Nishiokoppe Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Nishiokoppe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nishiokoppe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
北見滝ノ上駅舎記念館
森の美術館「木夢(こむ)」

Libraries in Nishiokoppe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
滝上町 図書館0.0

Hotels in Nishiokoppe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel RIMU

Gas Stations in Nishiokoppe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Nishiokoppe

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nakatonbestucho Eikotobuki 0.0 $0
Mikasayama Esashi 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
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 $0
Furen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0
Pippu Ski Slopes 0.0 $0
Touma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 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
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nishiokoppe

5 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Nishiokoppe

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nishiokoppe Post Office
上興部郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishiokoppe

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上興部神社
大興寺
妙覚寺

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Waterfalls
3
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 Nishiokoppe

What is the population of Nishiokoppe?

Nishiokoppe has a population of 1,120 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 119.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nishiokoppe 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 Nishiokoppe?

Nishiokoppe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nishiokoppe?

Nishiokoppe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nishiokoppe?

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

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