Climate
About Zama
Zama is a city in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of about 132,325 inhabitants. About 25.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.1. The average taxable income is about 344.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 7,518/km² (ranked #24 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.0% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 41.5% (+2.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Zama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Zama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Zama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Zama recorded 701 births and 1,422 deaths (natural change -721), with 5,929 people moving in and 5,442 moving out (net migration +487).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Zama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 18 standard points in Zama: residential land averages 171,071 yen/m² (median 175,000, highest 240,000), commercial land averages 276,667 yen/m², with an average change of +3.91 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Zama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Zama.
Train stations near Zama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Zama population?
About 132,325 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Zama?
About 7,518 inhabitants/km² (area 17.6 km²).
Average rent in Zama?
About 3,263 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Zama to Tokyo?
About 35 km in a straight line.