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Shimukappu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Shimukappu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,306. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,306 Population 6/sq mi density
1,306 ft Elevation 398 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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About Shimukappu

Shimukappu

Shimukappu is a village located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population1,306
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units522

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Population1,306
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Coordinates43.0000°, 142.4167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,202 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Shimukappu

Shimukappu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,306. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimukappu has a population of 1,306 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 220.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,306
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
220.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shimukappu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shimukappu 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 42 business establishments.

Income: Shimukappu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shimukappu 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 522 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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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 Units522

Property Tax

Shimukappu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below Japan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area220.6 sq mi (571.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates43.0000°N, 142.4167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

973 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 109 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 61 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 118 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 106 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 115 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 67 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 142 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 99 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 130 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 76 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 137 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 78 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 81 km
Jan 11, 1995 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.6 119 km
May 30, 2020 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.6 128 km
Apr 11, 1990 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan M5.6 143 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 91 km
Jun 25, 2008 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 118 km
Jun 24, 2011 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 106 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 145 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 94 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 51 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 68 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 82 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 91 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 117 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 132 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 136 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 138 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 144 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 168 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 176 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 177 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

Shimukappu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Shimukappu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
村立占冠中央小学校
村立占冠中学校
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Radio Stations near Shimukappu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shimukappu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
富良野市博物館
日高町立日高図書館郷土資料館

Libraries in Shimukappu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
上トマム図書館0.0

Hotels in Shimukappu

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ホテル日勝
松屋旅館
沙流川温泉 ひだか高原荘

Restaurants in Shimukappu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ふらいぱん

Train Stations in Shimukappu

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shimukappu
オサワ信号場

Gas Stations in Shimukappu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren
Hokuren SS
JP #563473775

Ski Resorts Near Shimukappu

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Furano ski resort 0.0 $0
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sahoro 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0
Memuro 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Shintokuyama 0.0 $0
Tomamu Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nipo Town 0.0 $0
Mount Racey 0.0 $0
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shimukappu

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Tokachi AirportMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky ParkSmall Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shimukappu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Japan Post

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Waterfalls
1
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 Shimukappu

What is the population of Shimukappu?

Shimukappu has a population of 1,306 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 220.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shimukappu 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 Shimukappu?

Shimukappu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shimukappu?

Shimukappu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shimukappu?

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

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