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Oketo, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Oketo is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,042. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
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About Oketo
Oketo is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
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| Population | 3,042 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6799°, 143.5899° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.9 inches (1,063 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Oketo
Oketo is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,042. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oketo vs Japan Average
Income: Oketo vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 1,217 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6799°N, 143.5899°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 58 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 80 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 54 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 59 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 68 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 79 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 79 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 136 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 155 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Oketo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Oketo
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 置戸高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 置戸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 置戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北見市立おんねゆ学園 | — | — | — | — |
| 留辺蘂中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Rubeshibe Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Rubeshibe High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Oketo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Oketo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rikubetsu Space Earth Science Museum | ||||
| オホーツク文学館 | ||||
| お金の博物館 | ||||
| くんねっぷ歴史館 | ||||
| ちゃちゃワールド | ||||
| 上仁頃美里開拓資料館 | ||||
| 留辺蘂町開拓資料館 | ||||
| 置戸町郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Oketo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北見市立留辺蘂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生田原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 訓子府町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oketo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| マルキタ北見地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Oketo
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Oketo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Oketo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Oketo
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oketo
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oketo
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oketo
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oketo
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oketo
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Oketo
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Oketo
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akan Royal Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oketocho Minamigaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rubeshibe-cho Happodai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Northern Arc Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saroma Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engaru Rock Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takinouecho Sakuragaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Oketo
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kushiro Airport | KUH | Medium Airport |
| Memanbetsu Airport | MMB | Medium Airport |
| Monbetsu Airport | MBE | Medium Airport |
| Ashoro Meto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| JGDSF Camp Bihoro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamishihoro Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport Kitami | — | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oketo
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitami Akita Post Office | |
| Kitami Yamato Post Office | |
| 勝山郵便局 | |
| 境野郵便局 | |
| 温根湯郵便局 | |
| 留辺蘂旭簡易郵便局 | |
| 留辺蘂栄町簡易郵便局 | |
| 留辺蘂郵便局 | |
| 置戸郵便局 | |
| 訓子府郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oketo
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 万徳寺 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 勝山神社 | |
| 即成寺 | |
| 宝鏡山円大寺 | |
| 真光寺 | |
| 秋田神社 | |
| 置戸神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Oketo
What is the population of Oketo?
Oketo has a population of 3,042 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Oketo 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 Oketo?
Oketo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oketo?
Oketo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oketo?
The median home value in Oketo is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.