Categories in Sapporo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sapporo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 13,425 | — |
| Restaurants | 10,078 | 12 years |
| Construction of buildings | 6,977 | 37 years |
| Corporate management | 6,367 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 5,748 | 16 years |
| Real estate | 5,394 | 16 years |
| Hairdressers | 3,403 | 12 years |
| Public parks | 2,613 | 45 years |
| Japanese restaurants | 2,399 | — |
| Health and medical | 2,306 | 6 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 2,298 | 17 years |
| Cafes | 2,265 | 13 years |
| All food and beverage | 2,211 | 20 years |
Sapporo Facts
| Area | 317.0 km² |
| Population | 1,670,817 |
| Male Population | 783,110 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 887,707 (53.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.2% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 45.7) |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Chuo Ward, Shiroishi Ward, Kita, Higashi Ward, Nishi Ward |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.06667, 141.35000 |
| Postal Codes | 005, 007, 047, 061, 069, More |
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Sapporo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,798,608 | 1,827,417 | 1,780,725 | 1,647,414 | 1,670,817 |
| Population Density | 5,673.8 / km² | 5,764.7 / km² | 5,617.4 / km² | 5,196.9 / km² | 5,270.7 / km² |
Sapporo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | -8.4% | -9.9% | -7.5% |
| Hokkaido | -4.9% | -8% | -6.3% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Sapporo Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 44.2 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| Hokkaido | 47.7 yrs | 49.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Sapporo Population Density
Population Density: 5,271 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 1.7 million | 317 km² | 5,271 / km² |
| Hokkaido | 5.2 million | 83,510.2 km² | 61.9 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Sapporo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sapporo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sapporo
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sapporo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sapporo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sapporo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 1,593,939 tn | 0.95 tn | 5,028.2 tons/km² |
| Hokkaido | 8,083,022 tn | 1.56 tn | 96.8 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,593,939 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,028.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31/19 | 1:48 PM | 4.3 | 58.1 km | 47,540 m | 25km E of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/19 | 12:34 PM | 4.4 | 46.9 km | 133,590 m | 10km SSE of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/19 | 7:05 AM | 4.6 | 57.7 km | 130,669 m | 7km SSW of Tomakomai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/19 | 3:55 AM | 4.3 | 69.1 km | 122,760 m | 14km SE of Shiraoi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/19 | 5:03 PM | 4.3 | 51.8 km | 35,000 m | 18km E of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/19 | 3:59 PM | 4.4 | 70.4 km | 109,480 m | 13km SSE of Shiraoi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/19 | 7:47 AM | 4.1 | 59 km | 125,820 m | 8km SSW of Tomakomai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/18 | 12:12 PM | 4.4 | 53.7 km | 38,750 m | 26km ENE of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/18 | 12:14 AM | 4.5 | 62.3 km | 17,940 m | 17km E of Tomakomai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/18 | 2:22 AM | 4.8 | 55.7 km | 33,530 m | 28km ENE of Chitose, Japan | usgs.gov |
Sapporo
Sapporo (札幌市, Sapporo-shi) listen is the fourth-largest city in Japan by population, and the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Located in Ishikari Subprefecture, it is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture, and an ordinance-des..
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