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Toppushi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Toppushi is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,875. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,875 Population 20/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
36.3 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
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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

Population4,875
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,950

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,875
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates44.0891°, 143.8070°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Toppushi

Toppushi is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,875. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 36.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Toppushi has a population of 4,875 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 238.7 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,875
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
238.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toppushi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Toppushi 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 156 business establishments.

Income: Toppushi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toppushi 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 1,950 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 Units1,950

Property Tax

Toppushi 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 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below Japan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area238.7 sq mi (618.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates44.0891°N, 143.8070°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Japan avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 88 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 118 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 126 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 102 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 109 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 146 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 88 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 150 km
Oct 25, 1991 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 98 km
Mar 11, 2005 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 132 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 112 km
Jun 15, 1997 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.3 116 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 118 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 55 km
Jan 8, 2015 21 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.3 96 km
Sep 15, 1995 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.2 114 km
May 5, 1994 32 km W of Nemuro, Japan M5.2 142 km
Apr 10, 2006 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.1 88 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 135 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 67 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 73 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 80 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 83 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 90 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 97 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 108 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 117 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 139 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 154 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 190 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Toppushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Toppushi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamasaroma Elementery School
佐呂間高等学校
佐呂間小学校
佐呂間中学校
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Radio Stations near Toppushi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Toppushi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Memorial Museum
ところ遺跡の館
ふるさと館JRY
上仁頃美里開拓資料館
佐呂間町開拓資料館
屯田兵屋
常呂町郷土資料館
東京大学常呂資料陳列館
端野町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Toppushi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Saroma Town Library0.0
北見市立端野図書館0.0

Hotels in Toppushi

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
Sencho no ie
北海道立青少年体験活動支援施設ネイパル北見

Theme Parks in Toppushi

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

愛ランドYOU

Clinics in Toppushi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

クリニックさろま

Dentists in Toppushi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yatsu Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Toppushi

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
Hokuren SS
Idemitsu
JP #664751110

Banks in Toppushi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engaru Shinkin Bank

Ski Resorts Near Toppushi

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oketocho Minamigaoka 0.0 $0
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 $0
Wakamatsu Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rubeshibe-cho Happodai 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
Saroma Choei 0.0 $0
Engaru Rock Valley 0.0 $0
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 $0

Airports Near Toppushi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Memanbetsu AirportMMBMedium Airport
Monbetsu AirportMBEMedium Airport
Bihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
JGDSF Camp Bihoro AirfieldSmall Airport
Kitami Agricultural Airfield / Skyport KitamiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Toppushi

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hamasaroma Post Office
Kerochi Post Office
佐呂間郵便局
登栄床簡易郵便局
若佐郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toppushi

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hamasaroma Shurine
Horoiwa Shrine
Kerochi Shrine
Komyoji Temple
Nikura Hachiman Shurine
Saroma Shrine
Seiko-ji Temple
宗忠神社 黒住教佐呂間教会所
富武士神社
日本キリスト教会佐呂間教会
正法寺
眞光禅寺

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toppushi

What is the population of Toppushi?

Toppushi has a population of 4,875 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 238.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toppushi 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 Toppushi?

Toppushi 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 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Toppushi?

Toppushi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toppushi?

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

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