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Yūbari, Japan
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Yūbari is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,334. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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About Yūbari
Yūbari is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
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| Population | 7,334 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0378°, 141.9578° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Yūbari
Yūbari is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,334. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yūbari vs Japan Average
Income: Yūbari 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) | 235 |
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 | 2,934 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yūbari
Yūbari 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 294.6 sq mi (763.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0378°N, 141.9578°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 | — | 115 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 103 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 61 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 73 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 89 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 96 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 101 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 107 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 107 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 151 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 152 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Yūbari has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (2.3").
Schools in Yūbari
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yubari High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yubari Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yubari Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道夕張高等養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yūbari
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yūbari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Coal Mining Museum of Yubari | ||||
| Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum | ||||
| Mitsubishi Ōyubari Railway Outdoor Museum | ||||
| サンファーム三笠農業資料館 | ||||
| ふれあい夢工房（資料館） | ||||
| 三笠市立博物館 | ||||
| 北の錦記念館 | ||||
| 安平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 岩見沢郷土科学館 |
Libraries in Yūbari
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwamizawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuriyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まなび夢工房（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 三笠市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 継立図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗山町図書館 角田図書室 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Yūbari
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yūbari
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yūbari
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yūbari
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yūbari
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yūbari
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yūbari
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yūbari
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yūbari
14 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 |
| Atsuma Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yūbari
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 万字仲町簡易郵便局 | |
| 南大夕張郵便局 | |
| 夕張南清水沢郵便局 | |
| 夕張本町郵便局 | |
| 夕張清陵郵便局 | |
| 夕張郵便局 | |
| 沼ノ沢郵便局 | |
| 清水沢郵便局 | |
| 紅葉山郵便局 | |
| 若葉郵便局 | |
| 遠幌郵便局 | |
| 鹿ノ谷郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yūbari
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yubari shrine | |
| 光照寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大乗寺 | |
| 大法寺 | |
| 大法寺 | |
| 妙園寺 | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 実相寺 | |
| 日出神社 | |
| 本浄寺 | |
| 本照寺 | |
| 本願寺 | |
| 法隆寺 | |
| 浄土寺 | |
| 清水沢神社 | |
| 照源寺 | |
| 照行寺 | |
| 真宗寺 | |
| 石切夕張神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yūbari
What is the population of Yūbari?
Yūbari has a population of 7,334 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 294.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yūbari 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 Yūbari?
Yūbari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yūbari?
Yūbari has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 235 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yūbari?
The median home value in Yūbari is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.