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).

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

3,592 Population 17/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Sakanoue

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.

People

Population3,592
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population3,592
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates41.9151°, 140.2876°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)

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.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 0.9° 77.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 0.6° 51.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 4.7° 63.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 10.6° 73.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / 14.5° 81.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 18.8° 61.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 23.1° 136.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 25.9° 130.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 22° 117.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 15.7° 107.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 9.1° 114.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 3.9° 98.3
Sakanoue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Japan avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.9151°N, 140.2876°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

555 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 M7.7 137 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 38 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 32 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 149 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 150 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 130 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 148 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 149 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 110 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 141 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 136 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 94 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 121 km
May 18, 2007 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 146 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 118 km
Jan 16, 1992 58 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 137 km
Oct 28, 1993 75 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 148 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 145 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 138 km
Oct 7, 2011 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 183 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 226 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Sakanoue

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sakanoue

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sakanoue

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
厚沢部町図書館・郷土資料館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sakanoue

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
地方青果鮮魚卸売市場

Hotels in Sakanoue

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

厚沢部うずら温泉 四季の宿
森藤旅館

Restaurants in Sakanoue

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かくれ家
カンペシーノ （カレーとコーヒーの店）
寿司政
食事処「椰子の木」
鶉温泉・レストラン「彩風塘」

Monuments in Sakanoue

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

メークイン発祥の地
江差高等学校跡の碑

Castles in Sakanoue

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

史跡松前氏城跡館城跡

Dentists in Sakanoue

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #9359795587

Gas Stations in Sakanoue

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Golf Courses in Sakanoue

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

多目的交流広場

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.

AirportIATAType
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sakanoue

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
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).

NameAddress
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

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 Sakanoue

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.

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. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

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