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).
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People
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| Population | 20,102 |
| Population Density | 602 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4864°, 141.9056° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.4 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sunagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Sunagawa 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) | 643 |
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 | 8,041 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4864°N, 141.9056°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sunagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sunagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Hotels in Sunagawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sunagawa
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sunagawa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sunagawa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sunagawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sunagawa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sunagawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下徳富神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 樹教寺 | |
| 豊沼神社 | |
| 豊沼神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently 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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