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Takinoue, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Takinoue is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,757. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,757 Population 23/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
39.5 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

Population2,757
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,103

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population2,757
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates44.1889°, 143.0753°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Takinoue

Takinoue is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,757. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Takinoue has a population of 2,757 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 119.0 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,757
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
119.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Takinoue vs Japan Average

The median household income in Takinoue 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 88 business establishments.

Income: Takinoue vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Takinoue 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 1,103 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 Units1,103

Property Tax

Climate in Takinoue

Takinoue 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 807 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 96.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 122.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 78.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.2
Takinoue has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below Japan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates44.1889°N, 143.0753°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 111 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 142 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 58 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 102 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 145 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 123 km
Oct 25, 1991 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 79 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 126 km
Jun 15, 1997 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.3 149 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 51 km
Sep 15, 1995 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.2 138 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 107 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 63 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 64 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 115 km
Apr 10, 2006 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.1 145 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 61 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 75 km
May 10, 2005 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan M5.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 118 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 83 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 61 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 86 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 91 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 117 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 126 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 137 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 167 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in

Takinoue has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Takinoue

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
滝上町立滝上中学校
濁川小学校
滝上町立滝上小学校
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Radio Stations near Takinoue

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Takinoue

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
北見滝ノ上駅舎記念館
森の美術館「木夢(こむ)」

Libraries in Takinoue

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
滝上町 図書館0.0

Hotels in Takinoue

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Takinoue Hotel Keikoku

Restaurants in Takinoue

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ありす

Gas Stations in Takinoue

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS 芝ざくらSS
Hokuren SS

Golf Courses in Takinoue

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ウッドパークゴルフ場

Ski Resorts Near Takinoue

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Canmore Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 0.0 $0
Touma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Pippu Ski Slopes 0.0 $0
Saroma Choei 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 $0
PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK 0.0 $0
Nayoro Piyashiri 0.0 $0

Airports Near Takinoue

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Monbetsu AirportMBEMedium Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and HeliportSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Takinoue

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
滝上郵便局
濁川郵便局

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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 Takinoue

What is the population of Takinoue?

Takinoue has a population of 2,757 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 119.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Takinoue 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 Takinoue?

Takinoue 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 62°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Takinoue?

Takinoue has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Takinoue?

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

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