Oshamambe, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Oshamambe is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,694. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,694 Population 22/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Oshamambe

Oshamambe

Oshamambe is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population5,694
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population5,694
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates42.5093°, 140.3773°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.6 inches (40 cm)

About Oshamambe

Oshamambe is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,694. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Oshamambe

Oshamambe has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1263 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.4°C / 28°F -4.7° / -0.2° 120.8
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.3° 87.6
Mar 0.9°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.7° 69.3
Apr 6.4°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10° 60.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.5° 67.6
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.3° 59.2
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 16.8° / 22.9° 95.2
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 18.4° / 24.7° 132.0
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 14.7° / 21.6° 153.2
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 8.5° / 15.7° 127.0
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.5° 150.0
Dec -0.4°C / 31°F -2.8° / 2° 139.9
Oshamambe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Japan avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area257.3 sq mi (666.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates42.5093°N, 140.3773°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

556 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 104 km
Dec 22, 1996 131 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.5 142 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 73 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 119 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 64 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 125 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 96 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 136 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 110 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 81 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 120 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 138 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 123 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 142 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 94 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 131 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 115 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 131 km
Jul 15, 1993 126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 113 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 239 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 140 km
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 104 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 55 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 73 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 121 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toya (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 38 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 47 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 50 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 55 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 64 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 84 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 102 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 139 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.7 in

Oshamambe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Oshamambe

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
国縫小学校 - - - -
長万部町立長万部小学校 - - - -
北海道長万部高等学校 - - - -
長万部中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oshamambe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oshamambe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ピリカ旧石器文化館
平和祈念館

Libraries in Oshamambe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ふれあいの森情報館マナヴェール0.0

Hotels in Oshamambe

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテルあづま
ホテルエクセルイン
ホテル四国屋
大成館
奥美利河温泉・山の家
昇月旅館
長万部温泉ホテル

Restaurants in Oshamambe

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

そば屋
ホットペッパー
天ぷら　幹
浜チャンポン三八飯店 長万部店
食堂

Train Stations in Oshamambe

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kunnui
Oshamambe
Shizukari

Gas Stations in Oshamambe

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Oshamambe

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Consadole Niki Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiroro Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwanai Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chisennupri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko United 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Funamidai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orofure Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muroran-shi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oshamambe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield-Small Airport
Otaki Airfield-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oshamambe

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
国縫郵便局
長万部営業所
長万部郵便局
静狩郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oshamambe

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
修法寺
円通寺
国縫神社
大円寺
富野八幡神社
日蓮正宗本久寺
旭浜浮嶋龍神神社
栄原金刀比羅神社
西念寺

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 Oshamambe

What is the population of Oshamambe?

Oshamambe has a population of 5,694 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 257.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oshamambe?

Oshamambe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

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