ImmigrationDBVerified immigration data
On this page

Living in Abashiri

Abashiri is one of the cities recorded in Japan. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.34% at the end of 2020. Population density was 75.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Abashiri?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Abashiri.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Abashiri yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesAbashiri highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Abashiri highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 661 people of 31,518 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Abashiri is 3.3%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4Abashiri 3.3%776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate3.34 %country median 3.8%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Abashiri. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Job Search
Search jobs
Open the Japan service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Abashiri. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100018.97 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.67 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Abashiri when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Physicians Per 10001.67 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Abashiri's nearest airport was MMB, 18 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMMB3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Abashiri. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

JapaneseIn Person, Online
Open official information
Open the full Japan section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Abashiri.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −5.1°C in January to 17.6°C in July. Abashiri's monthly precipitation totalled 53.8 mm in January and 85.8 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 111.5 hours in January and 167.6 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Abashiri average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Abashiri average monthly precipitation, mm030609012054423951646886115115885864JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Abashiri average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200112138172179187172168164163157121117JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.2 · Feb -2 · Mar 2.3 · Apr 9.1 · May 14.6 · Jun 17.7 · Jul 21.4 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 20.7 · Oct 15 · Nov 7.6 · Dec 0.7 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.9 · Feb -9.6 · Mar -4.9 · Apr 0.6 · May 5.8 · Jun 10.2 · Jul 14.6 · Aug 16.6 · Sep 13.4 · Oct 7 · Nov 0.4 · Dec -6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -5.1 · Feb -5.4 · Mar -1.3 · Apr 4.5 · May 9.8 · Jun 13.5 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 19.6 · Sep 16.8 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 4 · Dec -2.4 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.8 · Feb 41.9 · Mar 39.3 · Apr 51.2 · May 64.1 · Jun 68.1 · Jul 85.8 · Aug 115.3 · Sep 115 · Oct 88.2 · Nov 58.1 · Dec 63.6 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 111.5 · Feb 137.9 · Mar 172.4 · Apr 178.6 · May 187.1 · Jun 172.2 · Jul 167.6 · Aug 163.9 · Sep 162.9 · Oct 157.4 · Nov 121.2 · Dec 117.4 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
Soo31,478 residentsŌiso31,461 residents南丹市31,629 residents善通寺市31,631 residents中郡大磯町31,634 residents東茨城郡茨城町31,401 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Abashiri residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.9%Foreign residents 2.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area470.8 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share2.1 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents661 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density75.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population31,518 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Abashiri a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

Try your profile
Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents661 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population31,518 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.34 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area470.8 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share2.1 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density75.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

How does Abashiri compare?

Pick a city. The answer appears here and the address bar keeps it, so the comparison can be shared; the page stays Abashiri's.

Another city…

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Abashiri?

The unemployment rate is 3.34 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Abashiri?

The published population is 31,518 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Abashiri?

661 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Abashiri a good place to live?

Abashiri may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Cite this page

Open a format to select or copy this ImmigrationDB compilation citation. The native disclosure and text fallback work without JavaScript.

APA citation
ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Abashiri, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/abashiri/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_abashiri-japan-jobs-climate-healthcare-population_93bb33ef1c40,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Abashiri, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/abashiri/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
Markdown citation
[Abashiri, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/abashiri/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; retrieved 2026-09-14; built 2026-09-14.

This citation identifies the ImmigrationDB compilation/page. Underlying source publishers and datasets retain their own terms; inspect the Sources section and cite those records separately. View the underlying source records.

Sources

JSON Markdown
  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 網走 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

Spotted a number that looks wrong? Every value here carries its source and date — tell us what you found and we will re-check it against the source.