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Tōbetsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Tōbetsu is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 16,694. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
16,694 Population 102/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
47.4 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

Population16,694
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density102/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units6,678

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population16,694
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates43.2169°, 141.5169°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,204 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Tōbetsu

Tōbetsu is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 16,694. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tōbetsu has a population of 16,694 with a density of 102 people per square mile, spread across 163.3 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,694
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
163.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tōbetsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tōbetsu 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 534 business establishments.

Income: Tōbetsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)534

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tōbetsu 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 6,678 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 Units6,678

Property Tax

Climate in Tōbetsu

Tōbetsu has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1152 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.4°C / 26°F -6.5° / -0.4° 108.5
Feb -3°C / 27°F -6.3° / 0.3° 93.1
Mar 0.8°C / 33°F -2.6° / 4.3° 77.8
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.3° / 11.6° 55.0
May 13.2°C / 56°F 8.8° / 17.7° 54.9
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.9° 61.3
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 17.8° / 25.3° 90.7
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.4° 128.6
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 14.8° / 22.8° 145.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.5° 107.3
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 1.7° / 8.9° 114.0
Dec -1°C / 30°F -4° / 1.9° 114.8
Tōbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area163.3 sq mi (422.9 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates43.2169°N, 141.5169°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 137 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 144 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 83 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 108 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 106 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 144 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 135 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 149 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 52 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 63 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 83 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 68 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 62 km
Apr 27, 2019 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.4 136 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 148 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 97 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 56 km
Dec 9, 1998 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.3 147 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 67 km
Jun 16, 2016 22 km ENE of Honch?, Japan M5.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 700 145 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 77 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 137 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 13 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 60 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 72 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 79 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 86 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 93 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 97 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 119 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 125 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 146 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Tōbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Tōbetsu

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旧 川来小学校 - - - -
Sapporo Gimukyoiku Fukui gakuen - - - -
Nishitobetsu Junior High School - - - -
Tobetsu compulsory education school - - - -
Nishitobetsu Elementary School - - - -
Hokkaido Tobetsu High School - - - -
Hokkaido Shinshinotsu High School for Special Education - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tōbetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tōbetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashiribetsu Kyodokan
Chitosezuru Sake Museum
Chitosezuru Sake Museum
Historical Village of Hokkaido
Hokkaido Museum
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
Hokkaido Railway Technical Musuem
Hokkaido Railway Technical Musuem
Hokkaido University Archives
Hokkaido University Archives
Hokkaido University Botanical Garden
Hokkaido University Botanical Garden
Hokkaido University Botanical Garden Greenhouse
Hokkaido University Botanical Garden Greenhouse
Hokkaido University General Museum
Hokkaido University General Museum
Hokkaidoritu Bungakukan
Hokkaidoritu Bungakukan
HOKUBU Memorial Picture Museum
HOKUBU Memorial Picture Museum
Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido
Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido
Sapporo Beer Museum
Sapporo Beer Museum
Sapporo Buried Cultural Property Center
Sapporo Buried Cultural Property Center
Sapporo City Museum
Sapporo City Museum
Sapporo Clock Tower
Sapporo Clock Tower
Sapporo Odori 500-m Underground Walkway Gallery
Sapporo Odori 500-m Underground Walkway Gallery
Sapporo Salmon Museum
Sapporo Salmon Museum
Sapporo Sewerage Science Museum
Sapporo Sewerage Science Museum
Sapporo Waterworks Museum
Sapporo Waterworks Museum
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito Park
WatanabeJunichi Bungakukan
WatanabeJunichi Bungakukan
いしかり砂丘の風資料館
エドウィン・ダン記念館
エドウィン・ダン記念館
ギャラリー大通美術館
ギャラリー大通美術館
さっぽろ雪まつり資料館
さっぽろ雪まつり資料館
つきさっぷ郷土資料館
つきさっぷ郷土資料館
ふれあい夢工房（資料館）
レトロスペース 坂会館
レトロスペース 坂会館
動物科学館
動物科学館
北方自然教育園昆虫館
屯田郷土資料館
屯田郷土資料館
川の博物館
平岸郷土資料館
平岸郷土資料館
月形樺戸博物館
本郷新記念札幌彫刻美術館新館
本郷新記念札幌彫刻美術館新館
本郷新記念札幌彫刻美術館本館
本郷新記念札幌彫刻美術館本館
札幌宮の森美術館
札幌宮の森美術館
札幌市交通資料館
札幌市交通資料館
札幌市博物館活動センター
札幌市博物館活動センター
札幌市青少年科学館
札幌手稲記念館
札幌手稲記念館
札幌村郷土記念館
札幌村郷土記念館
酪農と乳の歴史館
酪農と乳の歴史館

Libraries in Tōbetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atsubetsu Library0.0
Display of academic books published by faculty members0.0
Display of academic books published by faculty members0.0
Higashisapporo Library0.0
Hokkaido Prefectural Library0.0
Kiyota Library0.0
Motomachi Library0.0
Nishioka Library0.0
Sapporo Municipal Central Library0.0
Sapporo Municipal Central Library0.0
Sapporo Municipal Library and Information Center0.0
Sapporo Municipal Library and Information Center0.0
Shinkotoni Library0.0
Sumikawa Library0.0
Yamanote Library0.0
いちょうの森図書館0.0
ふきのとう子ども図書館0.0
まなび夢工房（図書館）0.0
中央区民センター図書室0.0
中央区民センター図書室0.0
北区民センター図書室0.0
北区民センター図書室0.0
北図書館0.0
北広島市図書館0.0
医学部図書館0.0
岩見沢市北村学習交流館0.0
新発寒地区センター図書室0.0
新発寒地区センター図書室0.0
札幌市中央図書館 大通カウンター0.0
札幌市中央図書館 大通カウンター0.0
江別市情報図書館0.0
江別市情報図書館0.0
江別市情報図書館分館0.0
石狩市市民活動情報センター ぽぽらーと0.0
石狩市民図書館0.0
長沼町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tōbetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nijo Market
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
江別アンテナショップGET’S

Restaurants in Tōbetsu

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabato Seimenjo
かどや
そば処福住
ドライブインまーくうぇい

Cafes in Tōbetsu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

テルツィーナ

Clinics in Tōbetsu

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

とうべつ内科クリニック
勤医協当別診療所

Train Stations in Tōbetsu

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Futomi
Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku
ROYCE' Town
Tōbetsu

Gas Stations in Tōbetsu

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ESSO
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
出光

Golf Courses in Tōbetsu

7 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chateraise Country Club Masarikappu
Grand Sapporo Country Club
Ishikari Heigen Country Club
Sapporo Scots Hill Golf Club
Shakespeare Country Club
Sweden Hills Golf Club
ハッピーバレーゴルフクラブ札幌

Stadiums & Teams in Tōbetsu

TeamLeagueDivision
Maruyama Baseball Stadium
Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
札幌市円山競技場

Ski Resorts Near Tōbetsu

30 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 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 - - -
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sanlaiva 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Teine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiroro Resort 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 - - -
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chitose Shimin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orofure Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tōbetsu

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
JASDF Chitose Air Base-Medium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky Park-Small Airport
Fukagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport-Small Airport
Otaki Airfield-Small Airport
Shinshinotsu Gliderport-Small Airport
Shiraoi Gliderport-Small Airport
Skyport Bibai-Small Airport
Takikawa Sky Park-Small Airport
UFO Park Airfield-Small Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tōbetsu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tobetsu Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tōbetsu

49 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Abe Eye Clinic
Clinic 1.9.8 Sapporo
Do-Clinic
Hinode Naika Clinic
Ikeda Clinic
Kato Eye Clinic
Kita 20 jo Medicine Clinic
Kon Clinic
Kosei Medical Clinic
Miki Family Clinic
Minami hiragishi Medical Clinic
Nishiya Dermatology Clinic
Noto Ophthalmological Clinic
Okuizumi Orthpedics Clinic
Poplar Children's Clinic
Sapporo Columbia Medical Office
Sapporo Kita 14 jo Clinic
Sapporo Mental Clinic
Sapporo Red Cross Medical Center
Shinkawa familie Clinic
Soen Olive Dermatology Clinic
Sophia Kita Maruyama Clinic
Sotokawa Naika Clinic
Tsukisamu Kid's Clinic
Yoshida Clinic
Yoshida Medicine Clinic
うめつ内科糖尿病・内分泌クリニック
さっぽろ桑園内科・胃カメラ・大腸内視鏡クリニック
さっぽろ糖尿病甲状腺クリニック
さっぽろ駅前クリニック
じゅんらく整骨院
たむら小児科
ひばりが丘整骨院
ひらお耳鼻咽喉科
やまうち内科クリニック
やまうち整形外科
北野循環器クリニック
北野通内科消化器クリニック
医療法人社団仁秀会 白石整形外科
夏井坂内科クリニック
安達 眼科
山鼻電車通り整形外科クリニック
整形外科内科沢口医院
月寒グロリアクリニック
札幌乳腺外科クリニック
札幌市子ども発達支援総合センター
桑園むねやす眼科
湯浅 内科 クリニック
鍼灸治療院 POLARIS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tōbetsu

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八幡神社
善久寺
大成寺
当別神社
水天宮
獅子内神社

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 Tōbetsu

What is the population of Tōbetsu?

Tōbetsu has a population of 16,694 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 163.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tōbetsu 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 Tōbetsu?

Tōbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tōbetsu?

Tōbetsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 534 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tōbetsu?

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

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