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Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Shizunai-furukawachō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 22,436. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
22,436 Population 22/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.4 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

Population22,436
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units8,974

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population22,436
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates42.3339°, 142.3669°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Shizunai-furukawachō

Shizunai-furukawachō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 22,436. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shizunai-furukawachō has a population of 22,436 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,022.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,436
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
1,022.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shizunai-furukawachō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shizunai-furukawachō 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 718 business establishments.

Income: Shizunai-furukawachō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)718

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shizunai-furukawachō 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 8,974 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 Units8,974

Property Tax

Climate in Shizunai-furukawachō

Shizunai-furukawachō has an average annual temperature of 6.7°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1313 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.9°C / 20°F -15° / 1.6° 53.6
Feb -6.5°C / 20°F -16.9° / 3.1° 46.4
Mar -1.2°C / 30°F -10.5° / 7.8° 78.7
Apr 4.3°C / 40°F -4.1° / 14.1° 91.7
May 9.9°C / 50°F 0.2° / 20.3° 87.1
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 5.3° / 22.5° 112.4
Jul 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26.7° 125.5
Aug 20.3°C / 68°F 13.2° / 27.8° 241.2
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 7.4° / 25° 148.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 1.1° / 20.1° 157.5
Nov 3.6°C / 39°F -4.8° / 13.8° 108.9
Dec -3.8°C / 25°F -12.4° / 7.5° 61.4
Shizunai-furukawachō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below Japan avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,022.1 sq mi (2,647.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates42.3339°N, 142.3669°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,391 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 M8.2 140 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 119 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 77 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 53 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 106 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 143 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 34 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 137 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 146 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 44 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 143 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 101 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 90 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 132 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 129 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 109 km
Mar 28, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 138 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 61 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 115 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 114 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 1 219 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 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 700 142 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 124 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 140 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 20 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m — 149 km
1943 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 148 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 97 km
1971 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.5 m — 140 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m — 127 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m — 124 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 127 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 125 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake — — 133 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake — — 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 90 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 101 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 115 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 123 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 128 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 132 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 139 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 142 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 152 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 153 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 156 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Shizunai-furukawachō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Shizunai-furukawachō

Institution Type Founded Website
Shizunai Livestock Farm, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University University — Visit →

Schools in Shizunai-furukawachō

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shinzunai Elementary School — — — —
Shizunai Junior High School — — — —
Shizunai Dai-san Junior High School — — — —
Shizunai High School — — — —
Biratori Special Needs Education — — — —
Kosei Elementary School — — — —
Shizunai Agricultural High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Shizunai-furukawachō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shizunai-furukawachō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ainu Artifact museum
Re•cord museum
Shakushain Memorial
優駿メモリアルパーク 優駿記念館
新ひだか町博物館

Libraries in Shizunai-furukawachō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書プラザ0.0
新ひだか町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shizunai-furukawachō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hokkaido Sale, Hidaka horse Breeder's Association
丸静 魚菜卸売市場

Hotels in Shizunai-furukawachō

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Annex inn
Hotel Laurel
Shizunai Eclipse Hotel
おやどサンスポット ファミリー館
おやどサンスポット 本館
ビジネスホテル サンスポット
ホテル サトウ
ほてる・ぷち・ぽあん
静内シティホテル

Restaurants in Shizunai-furukawachō

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galette
Ramen Yamaokaya
SPICE TIGER
Victoria Station
あま屋
サラン
そば処 おかあやん
とらきち
ラーメン斎藤
ラーメン飯店 輝きょうKEN
らー麺 家康
ルンビニ フードカフェ
割烹 すぎさわ
回転寿司 ちょいす
大安食堂
大龍
天政
屋台ハウス
札幌海鮮丸
炭火居酒屋 串や
麺や虎鉄
龍巳

Cafes in Shizunai-furukawachō

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

エクセル
喫茶 桜もあ
屋根裏
幸王ログカフェ
浜や

Clinics in Shizunai-furukawachō

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #841331410

Dentists in Shizunai-furukawachō

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amu-ru Dental Clinic
Shizunai Family Dental
Yamaguchi Dental Clinic
平野歯科医院
東静内歯科診療所
田中歯科医院
谷本歯科医院

Veterinaries in Shizunai-furukawachō

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Equine Medical Center
Shinhidaka Animal Clinic
あかげら動物病院

Gas Stations in Shizunai-furukawachō

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
ホクレン
丸紅エネルギー
未来観光株式会社 静内給油所

Banks in Shizunai-furukawachō

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hidaka Shinkin Bank
Hokkaido Labour Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
North Pacific Bank
北央信用組合

Golf Courses in Shizunai-furukawachō

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

静内ゴルフガーデン
静内川右岸緑地公園 パークゴルフ場

Ski Resorts Near Shizunai-furukawachō

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Memuro 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Shizunai-furukawachō

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
JASDF Chitose Air Base—Medium Airport
Atsuma Sky Park—Small Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Shintoku Agricultural Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Shizunai-furukawachō

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Misono Post office
Shizunai Post office
Shizunaimiyuki Post office
ヤマト運輸
佐川急便
春立郵便局
東静内郵便局
豊畑簡易郵便局
静内山手簡易郵便局
静内青柳簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shizunai-furukawachō

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
カトリック 静内教会
久遠寺
日高イエス之御霊教会
有勢内神社（小高神社）
浄運寺
皇祖神社
稲基神社
緑丘神社
金刀比羅神社
静内新生キリスト教会
靜内神社
龍徳寺

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 Shizunai-furukawachō

What is the population of Shizunai-furukawachō?

Shizunai-furukawachō has a population of 22,436 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,022.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shizunai-furukawachō 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 Shizunai-furukawachō?

Shizunai-furukawachō 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 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shizunai-furukawachō?

Shizunai-furukawachō has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 718 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shizunai-furukawachō?

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

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