Urakawa, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Urakawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 11,998. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,998 Population 45/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

41.5 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population11,998

Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain41.5 in/yr

Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Population	11,998
Population Density	45 / sq mi
Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates	42.1556°, 142.7836°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Hokkaido
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	41.5 inches (1,055 mm)
Annual Snowfall	7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Urakawa

Urakawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 11,998. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Urakawa

Urakawa has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-2.4°C / 28°F	-5.8° / 0.9°	35.2
Feb	-2.3°C / 28°F	-5.7° / 1.1°	29.3
Mar	0.8°C / 33°F	-2.6° / 4.2°	49.3
Apr	5.2°C / 41°F	1.7° / 8.8°	79.4
May	9.8°C / 50°F	6.3° / 13.4°	126.5
Jun	13.8°C / 57°F	10.7° / 16.9°	96.6
Jul	18°C / 64°F	15.2° / 20.7°	142.3
Aug	20.2°C / 68°F	17.4° / 23°	159.8
Sep	17.9°C / 64°F	14.4° / 21.4°	147.7
Oct	12.4°C / 54°F	8.5° / 16.3°	116.2
Nov	6.2°C / 43°F	2.5° / 9.9°	84.4
Dec	0.2°C / 32°F	-3.1° / 3.5°	59.6

Urakawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below Japan avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	268.1 sq mi (694.3 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1556°N, 142.7836°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"

9% above Japan avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,625 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	101 km
Jan 15, 1993	52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan	M7.6	147 km
Sep 25, 2003	119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M7.4	79 km
Feb 2, 2013	18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan	M6.9	73 km
Jan 14, 2016	52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.7	20 km
Sep 29, 2003	58 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.5	135 km
Jun 5, 2009	105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	66 km
Aug 13, 2001	87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.4	130 km
Nov 26, 1991	33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	24 km
Jan 24, 2018	99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.3	121 km
Jun 11, 2023	20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan	M6.2	84 km
Jul 12, 1992	70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.2	100 km
May 12, 1999	44 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.2	130 km
Aug 10, 2014	78 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	123 km
Jun 8, 2015	74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	91 km
Jan 15, 1993	17 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.1	146 km
Oct 14, 2002	87 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	118 km
Mar 25, 1993	108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.0	69 km
Sep 26, 2003	110 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.0	149 km
May 31, 2025	78 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.0	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2002	Higos	Category 1	217 km
2000	Sonamu	Category 1	295 km
1998	Vicki	Category 1	253 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 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	88 km
2003	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	4.4 m	2	101 km
1982	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	1.3 m	110	35 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.7 m	-	138 km
1943	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	115 km
1968	OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	73 km
1971	JAPAN TRENCH	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	103 km
1931	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	-	109 km
1952	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	84 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	138 km
1962	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	-	92 km
2008	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	6	85 km
1763	N. SANRIKU	Earthquake	-	-	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (130 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Shikotsu	Caldera	1,320 m (4,331 ft)	1979	130 km
Kuttara	Stratovolcano(es)	549 m (1,801 ft)	1820	139 km
Esan	Lava dome(s)	618 m (2,028 ft)	1874	139 km
Tokachidake	Stratovolcano(es)	2,077 m (6,814 ft)	2004	141 km
Maruyama	Stratovolcano(es)	2,013 m (6,604 ft)	1898	142 km
Toya	Stratovolcano	733 m (2,405 ft)	2001	166 km
Taisetsuzan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,291 m (7,516 ft)	1739	168 km
Osorezan	Stratovolcano	878 m (2,881 ft)	1787	169 km
Akan	Caldera	1,499 m (4,918 ft)	2008	170 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake	Stratovolcano	1,131 m (3,711 ft)	2000	174 km
Yoteizan	Stratovolcano	1,888 m (6,194 ft)	-1050	178 km
Niseko	Stratovolcano(es)	1,308 m (4,291 ft)	-4900	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	2.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
May	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
July	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in
August	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
October	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	2.3 in

Urakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Urakawa

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Urakawa High School	-	-	-	-
Sakaimachi Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Urakawa Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Urakawa Dai-ichi Junior High School	-	-	-	-
Ogifushi Junior High School	-	-	-	-
Ogifushi Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Urakawa Tobu Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Urakawa Dai-ni Junior High School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Urakawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Urakawa

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Mitsuo Fushikida Art Museum
様似郷土館
浦河町立郷土博物館
馬事資料館

Libraries in Urakawa

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Urakawa Town Library		0.0
様似図書館		0.0

Farmers Markets in Urakawa

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Sellers
丸高青果浦河地方卸売市場

Hotels in Urakawa

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Urakawa Wellington Hotel

Urakawa Yushun Village AERU

プラザ美寿々

みついし昆布温泉蔵三

中央旅館

浦河イン

Restaurants in Urakawa

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jian

Yanagi

かど天

マールワール

ラーメンまさご

ラーメン八雲

らーめん横町MIO店

喰処・呑処天馬

Clinics in Urakawa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

勤医協浦河診療所

Dentists in Urakawa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かつみ歯科医院

Gas Stations in Urakawa

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation

ENEOS

Hokuren SS

オカモト

Banks in Urakawa

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hidaka Shinkin Bank

JA Bank

Japan Post Bank

Ski Resorts Near Urakawa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Hakugindai Ski Area	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Memuro	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Urakawa

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Tokachi Airport	-	Medium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport	OBO	Medium Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport	-	Small Airport
Hopeland Airfield	-	Small Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Urakawa

10 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Japan Post
Nobuka Post office
Ogifushi Post office
Samani Honcho Post office
Samani Post office
Urakawa Post office
Utoma Post office
浦河堺町郵便局
浦河東町簡易郵便局
西幌別簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Urakawa

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
エホバの証人の王国会館浦河郡浦河町
井寒台神社
創価学会
向別稲荷神社
東幌別八幡神社
東栄神社
正信寺
浦河神社
西舎神社

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 Urakawa

What is the population of Urakawa?

Urakawa has a population of 11,998 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 268.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Urakawa?

Urakawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Erimo 4,374 pop · 21.1 mi Shizunai-furukawachō 22,436 pop · 24.6 mi Niikappu 5,696 pop · 27.4 mi Hiroo 7,182 pop · 27.7 mi Taiki 5,420 pop · 34.6 mi Sarabetsu 3,158 pop · 40.2 mi Naka-satsunai 3,884 pop · 41.6 mi Monbetsu-honchō 11,279 pop · 42.7 mi Biratori 5,305 pop · 44.4 mi Mukawa 7,651 pop · 52.4 mi Memuro-minami 18,329 pop · 53.5 mi Obihiro 165,684 pop · 56.8 mi Sarubetsu 25,766 pop · 57.0 mi Kamiatsuma 4,432 pop · 58.5 mi

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