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Tsukigata, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Tsukigata is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,691. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,691 Population 64/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.8 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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Full City Profile

People

Population3,691
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density64/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,476

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,691
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates43.3353°, 141.6694°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,214 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Tsukigata

Tsukigata is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,691. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tsukigata has a population of 3,691 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,691
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
58.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tsukigata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tsukigata 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 118 business establishments.

Income: Tsukigata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tsukigata 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 1,476 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 Units1,476

Property Tax

Climate in Tsukigata

Tsukigata 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 1111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / -2.9° 103.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / -2° 90.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 2.5° 56.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 10.8° 50.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / 17° 62.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 21° 52.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 24° 89.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 149.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22° 116.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 15° 106.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 6.4° 116.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 0.3° 116.1
Tsukigata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.4 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates43.3353°N, 141.6694°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Japan avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

521 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 M6.9 132 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 135 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 92 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 90 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 142 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 144 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 91 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 148 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 148 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 36 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 88 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 77 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 79 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 68 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 140 km
Apr 27, 2019 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.4 136 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 142 km
Dec 9, 1998 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.3 146 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 62 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 80 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 75 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 143 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 141 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 22 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 76 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 83 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 90 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 97 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 102 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 103 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 110 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 111 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 163 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 175 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.8 in

Tsukigata has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Tsukigata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
月形町立月形中学校
月形町立月形小学校
北海道月形高等学校
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Radio Stations near Tsukigata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tsukigata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum
Takikawa Natural History Museum
サンファーム三笠農業資料館
ふれあい夢工房(資料館)
安田侃彫刻美術館
岩見沢郷土科学館
川の科学館
新十津川物語記念館
新十津川町文化伝習館
新十津川町開拓記念館
月形樺戸博物館
浦臼町郷土資料館
美唄市郷土史料館

Libraries in Tsukigata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iwamizawa City Library0.0
まなび夢工房(図書館)0.0
三笠市立図書館0.0
岩見沢市北村学習交流館0.0
江別市情報図書館0.0
江別市情報図書館0.0
砂川市図書館0.0
美唄市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Tsukigata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
江別アンテナショップGET’S
砂川生協

Hotels in Tsukigata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

はな工房

Cafes in Tsukigata

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

福屋cafe

Banks in Tsukigata

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokkaido Bank
JA月形
北海道信用金庫

Stadiums & Teams in Tsukigata

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Ski Resorts Near Tsukigata

32 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Boyodai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area 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
Santa present park 0.0 $0
Inosawa Sky Slopes 0.0 $0
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 $0
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Furano ski resort 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
Chitose Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 $0
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 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

Airports Near Tsukigata

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
JASDF Chitose Air BaseMedium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky ParkSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Otaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Shinshinotsu GliderportSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
UFO Park AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tsukigata

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
中小屋郵便局
月形郵便局
札比内郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsukigata

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
伊夜日子神社
北漸寺
樺山神社
開拓神社

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 Tsukigata

What is the population of Tsukigata?

Tsukigata has a population of 3,691 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tsukigata 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 Tsukigata?

Tsukigata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tsukigata?

Tsukigata has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tsukigata?

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

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