Sarabetsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Sarabetsu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,158. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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

3,158 Population 46/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Sarabetsu

Sarabetsu

Sarabetsu is a village located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 1 November 2025, the village had an estimated population of 3,051 in 1364 households, and a population density of 17 people per km2. The total area of the town is 176.90 km2 (68.30 sq mi).

People

Population3,158
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population3,158
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates42.6560°, 143.1871°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,089 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Sarabetsu

Sarabetsu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,158. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Sarabetsu

Sarabetsu 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 956 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 62.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.7
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 93.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 146.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 115.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.3
Sarabetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below Japan avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area68.3 sq mi (176.9 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates42.6560°N, 143.1871°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake M8.2 111 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 83 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 104 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 15 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 113 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 83 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 100 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 87 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 95 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 106 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 67 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 88 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 149 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 138 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 131 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 115 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 96 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 98 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 101 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 1 282 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 78 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 111 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 88 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 139 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 135 km
1971 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.5 m - 142 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m - 112 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 77 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 86 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 94 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 105 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 115 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 147 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 148 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 151 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 167 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 191 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 193 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
August 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Sarabetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Sarabetsu

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sarabetsu Elementary School - - - -
Sarabetsu Chuo Junior High School - - - -
Hokkaido Sarabetsu Agricultural High School - - - -
Kamisarabetsu Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sarabetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sarabetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Furusato History Museum 「Nenrin」
Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art
Rokka no mori
Tokachi Agriculture Museum • Mr Bean's Mansion
中札内美術村
大樹町宇宙交流センター SORA
忠類ナウマン象記念館
開拓記念館

Libraries in Sarabetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Makubetsu Community Library0.0
Nakasatsunai Village Library0.0
Taiki Town Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sarabetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
あんてぃー

Hotels in Sarabetsu

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Feriendorf
Hi no de ryokan
Tokachi Auberge

Restaurants in Sarabetsu

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asahi
Hisuirō
Pizzeria Tuka
Restaurant ポテト
Wagaya
焼肉つがる亭

Clinics in Sarabetsu

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sarabetsu Pet Clinic

Dentists in Sarabetsu

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

更別歯科診療所

Bus Stations in Sarabetsu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

更別バス待合所

Gas Stations in Sarabetsu

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren
Hokuren
JP #829024918

Shopping Malls in Sarabetsu

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

道の駅さらべつ

Golf Courses in Sarabetsu

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plum Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Sarabetsu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sarabetsu

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Memuro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akenogaoka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nipo Town 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tomamu Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shintokuyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minami Furano 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sahoro 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sarabetsu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokachi Airport-Medium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto Airfield-Small Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport-Small Airport
Hopeland Airfield-Small Airport
Kamishihoro Air Park-Small Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Shintoku Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sarabetsu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kamisarabetsu Post Office
Sarabetsu Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarabetsu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sarabetsu Shrine
中更別神社
勢雄神社

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 Sarabetsu

What is the population of Sarabetsu?

Sarabetsu has a population of 3,158 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarabetsu?

Sarabetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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