Sign In Register

Tōma, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Tōma is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 6,319. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,319 Population 80/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
41.4 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

Discover Tōma, Japan

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population6,319
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density80/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,528

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population6,319
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates43.8211°, 142.5175°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,052 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Tōma

Tōma is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 6,319. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tōma has a population of 6,319 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,319
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
79.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tōma vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tōma 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 202 business establishments.

Income: Tōma vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tōma 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 2,528 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 Units2,528

Property Tax

Climate in Tōma

Tōma has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -11.9° / -3.4° 67.9
Feb -6.6°C / 20°F -11.4° / -1.8° 56.2
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -6.4° / 2.8° 56.4
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F 0.1° / 10.9° 48.9
May 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.6° 66.3
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 12° / 23° 72.4
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 16.3° / 26.2° 127.9
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26.4° 156.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.9° 140.1
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 4.8° / 14.9° 104.1
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -1° / 6.4° 114.5
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -8° / -1° 102.9
Tōma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Japan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates43.8211°N, 142.5175°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

393 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 M7.6 111 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 126 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 138 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 135 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 9 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 68 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 132 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 65 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 140 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 139 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 127 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 144 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 30 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 122 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 63 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 108 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 131 km
Aug 14, 2015 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan M5.2 141 km
Sep 15, 1995 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.2 133 km
Jul 22, 2012 46 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 122 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 145 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 137 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 119 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 32 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 47 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 61 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 130 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 155 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 156 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 167 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 177 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 183 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 184 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 197 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 Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Tōma has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Tōma

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旭川市立永山小学校
旭川市立永山東小学校
Nagayama Junior High School
町立宇園別小学校
旭川市立旭川第五小学校・桜岡中学校
Hokkaido Asahikawa Agricultural High School
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Tōma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tōma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asahikawa art museum
Asahikawa art museum
Asahikawa City Museum
Asahikawa City Museum
Asahikawa City Science Museum
Asahikawa City Science Museum
Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery
Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery
Hokuchin Museum
Hokuchin Museum
Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall
Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall
Kawa no omoshiro kan
Kawa no omoshiro kan
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial
Miura Ayako Literature Museum
Miura Ayako Literature Museum
Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum
Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum
フォトギャラリー北写人
上川町郷土資料館・ふる里たいせつ館
国鉄9600形蒸気機関車 49600号
彫刻の館
愛別町郷土芸能伝承館
旭川市彫刻美術館
旭川市彫刻美術館
木と暮らしの情報館
木と暮らしの情報館
東川町郷土館

Libraries in Tōma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Asahikawa City Central Library0.0
Kagura Library0.0
Kagura Library0.0
Nagayama Library0.0
Nagayama Library0.0
Suehiro Library0.0
Toko Library0.0
Wassamu town Library0.0
せんとぴゅあⅡ0.0
旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室0.0
旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室0.0
美瑛町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tōma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Takushoku Market

Hotels in Tōma

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Trend Asahikawa
いちいの宿

Restaurants in Tōma

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helthy Chateau

Cafes in Tōma

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de CRIE
Naya Cafe Ueno Farm

Zoos in Tōma

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asahiyama Zoo

Train Stations in Tōma

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagayama
Sakuraoka
Tōma

Stadiums & Teams in Tōma

TeamLeagueDivision
Asahikawa Starffin Baseball Stadium
Taisetsu Arena

Ski Resorts Near Tōma

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Santa present park 0.0 $0
Bifuka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nayoro Piyashiri 0.0 $0
PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK 0.0 $0
Furen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 0.0 $0
Asahi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort 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
Hokuryu Choei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Inosawa Sky Slopes 0.0 $0
Canmore Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 $0
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Furano ski resort 0.0 $0
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sahoro 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tōma

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and HeliportSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tōma

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
永山郵便局 (Nagayama Post Office)

Treatment Centers in Tōma

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
あさひまちクリニック
ぴあふる岩山

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tōma

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
円明寺
出雲神社
創価学会
永山神社
浄道寺
當麻神社
真弘寺

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Tōma.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Tōma

What is the population of Tōma?

Tōma has a population of 6,319 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tōma 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 Tōma?

Tōma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tōma?

Tōma has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 202 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tōma?

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

Nearby Cities

Compare Tōma with another city: