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Teshikaga, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Teshikaga is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,631. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,631 Population 26/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
44.9 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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About Teshikaga

Teshikaga

Teshikaga is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025, the town had an estimated population of 6,345 in 3692 households, and a population density of 8.2 people per km2. The total area of the town is 774.33 km2 (298.97 sq mi).

People

Population7,631
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density26/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units3,052

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population7,631
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates43.4804°, 144.4964°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,140 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Teshikaga

Teshikaga is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,631. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Teshikaga has a population of 7,631 with a density of 26 people per square mile, spread across 299.0 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,631
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
299.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Teshikaga vs Japan Average

The median household income in Teshikaga 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 244 business establishments.

Income: Teshikaga vs Japan

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)244

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Teshikaga 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 3,052 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 Units3,052

Property Tax

Teshikaga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below Japan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area299.0 sq mi (774.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates43.4804°N, 144.4964°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Japan avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 68 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 139 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 93 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 115 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 67 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 73 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 125 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 138 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 56 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 68 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 62 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 126 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 84 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 112 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 135 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 123 km
Jul 2, 2003 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 132 km
Sep 26, 2003 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 148 km
Oct 8, 2003 87 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 141 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 235 km
1996 Violet Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 110 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 21 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 97 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 73 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 11 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 16 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 41 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 90 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 91 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 114 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 119 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 134 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 146 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 170 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Teshikaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Teshikaga

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
弟子屈中学校
Teshikaga High School
Teshikaga Primary School
町立美留和小学校
Teshikaga Okushunbetsu Elementery School
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Radio Stations near Teshikaga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Teshikaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ainu History Museum
Kawayu Visitor Center
大鵬相撲記念館

Hotels in Teshikaga

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KKRかわゆ
Kussharoko Hotel
Marukibune
Parkway Hotel
Polaris
お宿欣喜湯
きたふくろう
ホテルパークウェイ Hotel Parkway
ホテル川湯パーク
川湯温泉湯富・イン
川湯第一ホテル忍冬
川湯観光ホテル

Restaurants in Teshikaga

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kumaushi
弟子屈ラーメン総本店

Cafes in Teshikaga

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bal Covo

Train Stations in Teshikaga

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biruwa
Kawayu-Onsen
Mashū

Gas Stations in Teshikaga

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
エネオス

Banks in Teshikaga

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

北洋銀行弟子屈支店
釧路信金弟子屈支店

Golf Courses in Teshikaga

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teshikaga Country Club
ふくろうの里 虹ヶ丘公園 パークゴルフ場

Ski Resorts Near Teshikaga

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 $0
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Northern Arc Resort 0.0 $0
Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Teshikaga

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldMedium Airport
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Betsukai Flight ParkSmall Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Yausubetsu AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Teshikaga

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
弟子屈郵便局
虹別郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Teshikaga

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
創価学会
南弟子屈神社
弟子屈神社
美留和神社

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

Volcanoes Near Teshikaga

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Kussharo Caldera 574 m 1320
Mashu Caldera 857 m 1080

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 Teshikaga

What is the population of Teshikaga?

Teshikaga has a population of 7,631 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 299.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Teshikaga 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 Teshikaga?

Teshikaga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Teshikaga?

Teshikaga has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 244 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Teshikaga?

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

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