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Sunagawa, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Sunagawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 20,102. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
20,102 Population 602/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.5 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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Full City Profile

People

Population20,102
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density602/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units8,041

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population20,102
Population Density602 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates43.4864°, 141.9056°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Sunagawa

Sunagawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 20,102. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sunagawa has a population of 20,102 with a density of 602 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,102
Total Population
602
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
33.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sunagawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sunagawa 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 643 business establishments.

Income: Sunagawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)643

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sunagawa 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 8,041 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 Units8,041

Property Tax

Climate in Sunagawa

Sunagawa 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 1111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / -2.9° 103.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / -2° 90.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 2.5° 56.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 10.8° 50.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / 17° 62.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 21° 52.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 24° 89.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 149.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22° 116.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 15° 106.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 6.4° 116.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 0.3° 116.1
Sunagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.5 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates43.4864°N, 141.9056°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

507 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 146 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 125 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 128 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 107 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 65 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 144 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 74 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 149 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 139 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 23 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 102 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 99 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 92 km
Apr 27, 2019 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.4 137 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 81 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 134 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 75 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 58 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 116 km
Dec 9, 1998 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 81 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 128 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 46 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 64 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 79 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 91 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 99 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 115 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 122 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 126 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 136 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 171 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 187 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
August 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.3 in

Sunagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Sunagawa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北海道砂川高等学校
豊沼小学校
砂川市立砂川中央小学校
砂川小学校
市立北光小学校
砂川市立砂川中学校
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Radio Stations near Sunagawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sunagawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Komorebinomori memorial hall
Takikawa Natural History Museum
Yumetsumugi
かみすながわ炭鉱館
サンファーム三笠農業資料館
三笠市立博物館
三菱美唄記念館
上砂川町無重力科学館
安田侃彫刻美術館
川の科学館
新十津川物語記念館
新十津川町文化伝習館
新十津川町開拓記念館
月形樺戸博物館
浦臼町郷土資料館
美唄市郷土史料館

Libraries in Sunagawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
三笠市立図書館0.0
岩見沢市北村学習交流館0.0
砂川市図書館0.0
美唄市立図書館0.0
赤平市図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sunagawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
砂川生協

Hotels in Sunagawa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

砂川パークホテル

Restaurants in Sunagawa

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

とん太
口福厨房
焼肉 十々亭

Cafes in Sunagawa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

北菓楼 本店
笑飛巣ーえびすー

Theatres in Sunagawa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

砂川市地域交流センターゆう

Train Stations in Sunagawa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunagawa
Toyonuma

Gyms in Sunagawa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #678565973

Ski Resorts Near Sunagawa

32 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Furano ski resort 0.0 $0
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Boyodai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Pippu Ski Slopes 0.0 $0
Touma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hokuryu Choei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Santa present park 0.0 $0
Inosawa Sky Slopes 0.0 $0
Canmore Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 $0
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Chitose Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Mount Racey 0.0 $0
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sapporo Moiwayama 0.0 $0
Classe Snow Park 0.0 $0
Fu's snow area 0.0 $0
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sunagawa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
JASDF Chitose Air BaseMedium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Shinshinotsu GliderportSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
UFO Park AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sunagawa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
南吉野簡易郵便局
豊沼郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sunagawa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
下徳富神社
古峯神社
樹教寺
豊沼神社
豊沼神社

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 Sunagawa

What is the population of Sunagawa?

Sunagawa has a population of 20,102 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 602 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sunagawa 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 Sunagawa?

Sunagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sunagawa?

Sunagawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 643 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sunagawa?

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

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