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Toyokoro, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Toyokoro is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,262. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,262 Population 12/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
40.5 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
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Toyokoro

Toyokoro

Toyokoro is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 2,784 in 1435 households, and a population density of 5 people per km2. The total area of the town is 536.71 km2 (207.22 sq mi).

People

Population3,262
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,305

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population3,262
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates42.8257°, 143.5518°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Toyokoro

Toyokoro is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,262. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Toyokoro has a population of 3,262 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 281.8 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,262
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
281.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toyokoro vs Japan Average

The median household income in Toyokoro 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 104 business establishments.

Income: Toyokoro 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)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toyokoro 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 1,305 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 Units1,305

Property Tax

Climate in Toyokoro

Toyokoro 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 956 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 146.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.3
Toyokoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Japan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area281.8 sq mi (729.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates42.8257°N, 143.5518°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake M8.2 116 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 54 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 117 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 38 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 114 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 86 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 80 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 112 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 121 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 108 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 139 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 33 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 53 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 105 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 147 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 115 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 99 km
Sep 26, 2003 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 126 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 126 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 79 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 116 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 123 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 105 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 129 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 75 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 73 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 78 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 96 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 109 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 113 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 117 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 178 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 194 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 195 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Toyokoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Toyokoro

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
豊頃小学校
豊頃中学校
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Radio Stations near Toyokoro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Toyokoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DCTgarden IKEDA
Ikeda Wine Castle
十勝川資料館
池田町郷土資料館
浦幌町立博物館

Libraries in Toyokoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Makubetsu Community Library0.0
Urahoro Town Library0.0
豊頃町図書館0.0

Train Stations in Toyokoro

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tōfutsu
Toyokoro

Gas Stations in Toyokoro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Toyokoro

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Memuro 0.0 $0
Akenogaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 $0
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Toyokoro

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Tokachi AirportMedium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto AirfieldSmall Airport
Hokkaido SpaceportSmall Airport
Hopeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamishihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Toyokoro

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
豊頃郵便局
豊頃駅前郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toyokoro

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大正寺
放光寺
男山八幡神社 牛首別神社
興慶寺
茂岩神社
茂岩神社社務所

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 Toyokoro

What is the population of Toyokoro?

Toyokoro has a population of 3,262 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 281.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toyokoro 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 Toyokoro?

Toyokoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Toyokoro?

Toyokoro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toyokoro?

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

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