Shibecha, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Shibecha is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,422. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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

7,422 Population 18/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Shibecha

Shibecha

Shibecha is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 30 November 2025, the town had an estimated population of 6,713 in 3560 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2. The total area of the town is 1,099.37 km2 (424.47 sq mi).

People

Population7,422
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population7,422
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates43.2784°, 144.5631°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Shibecha

Shibecha is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,422. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shibecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below Japan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area424.5 sq mi (1,099.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates43.2784°N, 144.5631°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

981 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 71 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 132 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 70 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 93 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 44 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 127 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 65 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 46 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 147 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 127 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 46 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 70 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 140 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 89 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 63 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 112 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 112 km
Sep 26, 2003 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 144 km
Jul 2, 2003 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 109 km
Sep 26, 2003 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 215 km
1996 Violet Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 33 138 km
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 101 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 146 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 42 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m - 149 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 120 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 54 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 132 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 113 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 94 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 33 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 39 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 46 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 99 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 107 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 122 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 125 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 144 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 153 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 181 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in

Shibecha has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Shibecha

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shibecha Numahoro Elementery School - - - -
Shibecha Isobunnai Elementery School - - - -
Hokkaido Shibecha High School - - - -
Shibecha Elementery School - - - -
Shibecha Junior High School - - - -
Shibecha Nakachanbetsu Elementery and Junior High School - - - -
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Museums in Shibecha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exhibition Hall of Hokuto Ruins
Kushiro Marshland Observatory

Train Stations in Shibecha

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isobunnai
Kayanuma
Shibecha
Tōro

Gas Stations in Shibecha

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Banks in Shibecha

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daichi Mirai Trust Bank
Hokuyo Bank

Ski Resorts Near Shibecha

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shibecha

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield-Medium Airport
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe Airfield-Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park-Small Airport
Bihoro Air Park-Small Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro Airfield-Small Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shibecha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
五十石神社
報徳神社

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 Shibecha

What is the population of Shibecha?

Shibecha has a population of 7,422 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 424.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shibecha?

Shibecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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