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Urakawa, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Urakawa is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 12,800. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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| Population | 12,800 |
| Population Density | 48 / 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) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Urakawa
Urakawa is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 12,800. 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Urakawa vs Japan Average
Income: Urakawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 5,120 |
Property Tax
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 268.1 sq mi (694.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1556°N, 142.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Urakawa
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 | — | — | — | — |
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
Restaurants in Urakawa
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Urakawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Urakawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Urakawa
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Urakawa
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
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
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Urakawa?
Urakawa has a population of 12,800 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 268.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Urakawa 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 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. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Urakawa?
Urakawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 410 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Urakawa?
The median home value in Urakawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.