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Shiraoi, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Shiraoi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 17,759. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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| Population | 17,759 |
| Population Density | 108 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5500°, 141.3500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.1 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Shiraoi
Shiraoi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 17,759. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shiraoi vs Japan Average
Income: Shiraoi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 568 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 7,104 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shiraoi
Shiraoi 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 1160 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 164.3 sq mi (425.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5500°N, 141.3500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 77 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 94 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 16 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 17 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 42 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 54 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 67 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 77 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 84 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 143 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 145 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 167 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Shiraoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Shiraoi
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakusho Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hagino Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shiraoi Higashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Shiraoi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Shiraoi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Sakae High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tarumae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shiraoi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shiraoi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bear Museum | ||||
| Katakura History Museum | ||||
| Katakura Residence | ||||
| National Ainu Museum | ||||
| Ninja Resource Center | ||||
| Noboribetsu Cultural Exchange Center Kant Lera | ||||
| Sendai Domain (Sendai-han) Shiraoi major jin'ya museum | ||||
| Upopoy | ||||
| Yukara Village | ||||
| ウポポイ（民族共生象徴空間）慰霊施設 | ||||
| エントランス棟 | ||||
| エントランス棟 | ||||
| 伝統的コタン | ||||
| 体験交流ホール | ||||
| 体験学習館 | ||||
| 工房 | ||||
| 管理運営施設 | ||||
| 苫小牧軽便鉄道4号蒸気機関車 |
Libraries in Shiraoi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ココトマ | 0.0 | |||||
| 白老町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Shiraoi
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shiraoi
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shiraoi
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shiraoi
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shiraoi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shiraoi
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shiraoi
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shiraoi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 白老栄町簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shiraoi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shiogama shrine | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 天理教 八十春分教会 | |
| 法伝寺 | |
| 白老八幡神社 | |
| 眞澄寺 | |
| 眞雄寺 | |
| 禅照寺 |
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What is the population of Shiraoi?
Shiraoi has a population of 17,759 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 164.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shiraoi 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 Shiraoi?
Shiraoi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shiraoi?
Shiraoi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 568 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shiraoi?
The median home value in Shiraoi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.