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Utashinai, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Utashinai is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,162. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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| Population | 5,162 |
| Population Density | 185 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5167°, 142.0500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.6 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Utashinai
Utashinai is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,162. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Utashinai vs Japan Average
Income: Utashinai 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) | 165 |
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 | 2,065 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5167°N, 142.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 90 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 53 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 67 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 80 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 107 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 126 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 133 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 135 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 146 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 159 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 192 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Utashinai has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (2.1").
Museums in Utashinai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| 三菱美唄記念館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 安田侃彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 浦臼町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美唄市郷土史料館 |
Libraries in Utashinai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美唄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Utashinai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Cafes in Utashinai
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Utashinai
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma 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 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Utashinai
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Utashinai?
Utashinai has a population of 5,162 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Utashinai 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 Utashinai?
Utashinai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Utashinai?
Utashinai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Utashinai?
The median home value in Utashinai is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.