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Sakanoue, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Sakanoue is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,592. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Sakanoue
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was a court noble, general and shōgun of the early Heian period of Japan. He served as Dainagon, Minister of War and Ukon'e no Taisho. He held the kabane of Ōsukune and the court rank of Junior Second Rank and was awarded the Order of Second Class.
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| Population | 3,592 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9151°, 140.2876° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Sakanoue
Sakanoue is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,592. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakanoue vs Japan Average
Income: Sakanoue 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) | 115 |
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 | 1,437 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakanoue
Sakanoue 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 1113 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9151°N, 140.2876°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 89 km |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 137 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 37 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 122 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 38 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 118 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 36 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 74 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 83 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 89 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 96 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 99 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 110 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 111 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 124 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 140 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 148 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Sakanoue has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.9").
Schools in Sakanoue
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assabu Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 鶉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鶉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 館小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Assabu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakanoue
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakanoue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiyo Maru Memorial Museum | ||||
| 勝山館跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 旧檜山爾志郡役所 | ||||
| 森林展示館 | ||||
| 横山家 |
Libraries in Sakanoue
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 厚沢部町図書館・郷土資料館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakanoue
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地方青果鮮魚卸売市場 |
Hotels in Sakanoue
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sakanoue
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sakanoue
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sakanoue
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakanoue
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakanoue
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sakanoue
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sakanoue
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakanoue
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakanoue
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 厚沢部郵便局 | |
| 木間内簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakanoue
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 上里墓地 | |
| 上里大山神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 円通寺 | |
| 正禅山本覚寺 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 赤沼神社 | |
| 遠成寺 | |
| 館稲荷神社 |
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What is the population of Sakanoue?
Sakanoue has a population of 3,592 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 211.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakanoue 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 Sakanoue?
Sakanoue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sakanoue?
Sakanoue has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sakanoue?
The median home value in Sakanoue is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.