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Okoppe, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Okoppe is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,963. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,963 Population 7/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
37.1 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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About Okoppe

Okoppe

Okoppe is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population3,963
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,585

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,963
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates44.4694°, 143.1200°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (942 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Okoppe

Okoppe is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,963. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Okoppe has a population of 3,963 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 604.4 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,963
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
604.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Okoppe vs Japan Average

The median household income in Okoppe 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 127 business establishments.

Income: Okoppe vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Okoppe 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 1,585 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 Units1,585

Property Tax

Climate in Okoppe

Okoppe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 105.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.5
Okoppe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Japan avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area604.4 sq mi (1,565.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates44.4694°N, 143.1200°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Japan avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 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 M7.6 138 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 82 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 111 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 143 km
Jun 23, 2023 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan M5.6 149 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 109 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 81 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 77 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 64 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 97 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 88 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 77 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 76 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 87 km
Oct 4, 1994 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 129 km
Nov 21, 2009 55 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 146 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 140 km
May 10, 2005 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan M5.0 77 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 128 km
May 18, 1990 4 km ENE of Rumoi, Japan M4.9 128 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 80 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 92 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 117 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 122 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 140 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 141 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 152 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in

Okoppe has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Okoppe

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Okoppe Saruru Elementery School
Hokkaido Okoppe High School
Okoppe Junior High School
Oumu Sawaki Elementery School
Okoppe Elementery School
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Radio Stations near Okoppe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Okoppe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
まちなか芸術館
森の美術館「木夢(こむ)」
紋別市立博物館

Libraries in Okoppe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
紋別市立図書館0.0

Gas Stations in Okoppe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Okoppe

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Touma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Pippu Ski Slopes 0.0 $0
Saroma Choei 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 $0
PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK 0.0 $0
Nayoro Piyashiri 0.0 $0
Mikasayama Esashi 0.0 $0

Airports Near Okoppe

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monbetsu AirportMBEMedium Airport
JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and HeliportSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Okoppe

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
沢木郵便局
興部郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okoppe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡宮

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 Okoppe

What is the population of Okoppe?

Okoppe has a population of 3,963 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 604.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Okoppe 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 Okoppe?

Okoppe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Okoppe?

Okoppe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 127 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Okoppe?

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

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