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Wassamu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Wassamu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,553. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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About Wassamu
Wassamu is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025, the town had an estimated population of 2,804 in 1459 households, and a population density of 12 people per km2. The total area of the town is 225.11 km2 (86.92 sq mi). Wassamu is famous for its pumpkin and cabbage crops.
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| Population | 3,553 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0208°, 142.4178° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.9 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Wassamu
Wassamu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,553. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wassamu vs Japan Average
Income: Wassamu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 114 |
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 | 1,421 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wassamu
Wassamu has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 50.6 sq mi (131.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0208°N, 142.4178°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 | — | 116 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 53 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 70 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 83 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 147 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 167 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 170 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 179 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 186 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 191 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Wassamu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Wassamu
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wassamu Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 私立札幌自由が丘学園三和高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wassamu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wassamu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| まなべーる | ||||
| 愛別町郷土芸能伝承館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 |
Libraries in Wassamu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suehiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wassamu town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 士別図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wassamu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| スーパーアークス | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Wassamu
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Wassamu
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wassamu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wassamu
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wassamu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wassamu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wassamu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wassamu
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wassamu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Starffin Baseball Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Wassamu
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bifuka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takinouecho Sakuragaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho 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 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wassamu
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wassamu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中和簡易郵便局 | |
| 和寒郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Wassamu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あさひまちクリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wassamu
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 和寒神社 |
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What is the population of Wassamu?
Wassamu has a population of 3,553 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 50.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wassamu 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 Wassamu?
Wassamu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wassamu?
Wassamu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 114 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wassamu?
The median home value in Wassamu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.