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Setana, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Setana is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,398. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,398 Population 7/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.1 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
B
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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Full City Profile

People

Population7,398
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,959

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,398
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates42.4514°, 139.8514°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Setana

Setana is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,398. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Setana has a population of 7,398 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 987.3 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,398
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
987.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Setana vs Japan Average

The median household income in Setana 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 237 business establishments.

Income: Setana vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)237

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Setana 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 2,959 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 Units2,959

Property Tax

Setana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area987.3 sq mi (2,557.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates42.4514°N, 139.8514°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 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 70 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 52 km
Dec 22, 1996 131 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.5 113 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 93 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 85 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 62 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 139 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 121 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 70 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 125 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 93 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 97 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 69 km
Apr 12, 2018 110 km NW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 138 km
Oct 30, 1996 161 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.3 125 km
Jul 15, 1993 126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 73 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 97 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 98 km
Aug 8, 2024 51 km W of Otobe, Japan M5.2 56 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.2 78 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 1 252 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 2,000 113 km
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 70 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 80 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 138 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 52 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 81 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 81 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 82 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 89 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 107 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 112 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 128 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 130 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in

Setana has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Setana

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
瀬棚中学校 - - - -
北檜山小学校 - - - -
町立北檜山中学校 - - - -
瀬棚小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Setana

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Setana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
瀬棚郷土館

Libraries in Setana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
情報センター0.0

Hotels in Setana

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

温泉ホテルきたひやま

Restaurants in Setana

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

浜の母さん食事処

Bus Stations in Setana

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

きたひやまバスターミナル
函館バス旋回場

Gas Stations in Setana

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS
北清石油

Ski Resorts Near Setana

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwanai Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Setana

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okushiri AirportOIRMedium Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport

Post Offices in Setana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
北桧山郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Setana

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shinto shrine
中歌神社
事比羅神社
兜野神社
創価学会
大光寺
延命寺
弘隆寺
弘隆寺
愛知山神社 跡
放光寺
来迎寺
東照寺
栄石神社
熱田神社
真駒内神社
能教寺
薗林寺
薬師地蔵
言代主神社
龍光寺

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Setana

What is the population of Setana?

Setana has a population of 7,398 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 987.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Setana 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 Setana?

Setana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Setana?

Setana has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 237 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Setana?

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

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