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Rankoshimachi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Rankoshimachi is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,893. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,893 Population 28/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
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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People

Population4,893
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,957

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population4,893
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates42.8090°, 140.5394°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.4 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Rankoshimachi

Rankoshimachi is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,893. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rankoshimachi has a population of 4,893 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 173.7 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,893
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
173.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rankoshimachi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Rankoshimachi 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 157 business establishments.

Income: Rankoshimachi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rankoshimachi 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 1,957 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 Units1,957

Property Tax

Climate in Rankoshimachi

Rankoshimachi 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
Rankoshimachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Japan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area173.7 sq mi (449.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates42.8090°N, 140.5394°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Japan avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.14"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

531 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 M7.7 110 km
Dec 22, 1996 131 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.5 139 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 108 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 116 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 93 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 116 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 102 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 109 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 139 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 135 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 109 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 118 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 68 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 130 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 115 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 93 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 105 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 113 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 105 km
Apr 12, 2018 110 km NW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 110 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 83 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 116 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 108 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 89 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 12 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 22 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 38 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 62 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 70 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 84 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 123 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 174 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 177 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.6 in

Rankoshimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Rankoshimachi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rankoshi Elementary School
Rankoshi Junior High School
Rankoshi High School
Konbu Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Rankoshimachi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rankoshimachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shu Ogawara Museum of Art
倶知安風土館
共和町かかし古里感
原子力PRセンターとまりん館
有島記念館
木田金次郎美術館
荒井記念美術館
西村計雄記念美術館

Libraries in Rankoshimachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ニセコ町学習交流センタ- 「あそぶっく」0.0
ふれあいの森情報館マナヴェール0.0

Hotels in Rankoshimachi

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Niimi Onsen
月美の宿紅葉音

Restaurants in Rankoshimachi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

雪秩父レストラン

Train Stations in Rankoshimachi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Konbu
Mena
Rankoshi

Gas Stations in Rankoshimachi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
Hokuren SS

Breweries in Rankoshimachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Niseko Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Rankoshimachi

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Shakotan Town 0.0 $0
Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump 0.0 $0
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 $0
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Consadole Niki Ski Park 0.0 $0
Sapporo Teine 0.0 $0
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort 0.0 $0
Kiroro Resort 0.0 $0
Iwanai Resort 0.0 $0
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chisennupri 0.0 $0
Niseko United 0.0 $0
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 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
Sanlaiva 0.0 $0
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muroran-shi Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rankoshimachi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Yakumo AirbaseSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Horobetsu AirfieldSmall Airport
Otaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Shiraoi GliderportSmall Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport YoichiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rankoshimachi

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
名駒郵便局
昆布郵便局
蘭越郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rankoshimachi

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
光栄寺
光福寺
吉国神社
大成寺
大林寺
大谷神社
昆布神社
法仙寺
淀川神社
玉峰寺
薬師神社
蘭越 金刀比羅神社
蘭越八幡神社
蘭越目名八幡神社

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 Rankoshimachi

What is the population of Rankoshimachi?

Rankoshimachi has a population of 4,893 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 173.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rankoshimachi 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 Rankoshimachi?

Rankoshimachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rankoshimachi?

Rankoshimachi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rankoshimachi?

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

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