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Pippu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Pippu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,845. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 3,845 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8694°, 142.4739° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.5 inches (1,079 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Pippu
Pippu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,845. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pippu vs Japan Average
Income: Pippu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123 |
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 | 1,538 |
Property Tax
Climate in Pippu
Pippu has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (86.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8694°N, 142.4739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 38 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 53 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 67 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 135 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 158 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 171 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 178 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 184 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 187 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Pippu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Pippu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikabumidaini Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Pippu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| フォトギャラリー北写人 | ||||
| まなべーる | ||||
| 彫刻の館 | ||||
| 愛別町郷土芸能伝承館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 東川町郷土館 |
Libraries in Pippu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kagura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kagura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suehiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toko Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wassamu town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| せんとぴゅあⅡ | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pippu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takushoku Market |
Hotels in Pippu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pippu
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pippu
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pippu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pippu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Starffin Baseball Stadium | ||
| Taisetsu Arena |
Ski Resorts Near Pippu
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Sahoro | 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 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pippu
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pippu
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あさひまちクリニック | ||
| ぴあふる岩山 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pippu
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 比布神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pippu
What is the population of Pippu?
Pippu has a population of 3,845 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Pippu 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 Pippu?
Pippu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pippu?
Pippu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Pippu?
The median home value in Pippu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.