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Yoshikawa

Saitama, Japan
Population71,979
PrefectureSaitama
Over 6524.1 %
Density2,271 /km²
To Tokyo26 km
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About Yoshikawa

Yoshikawa is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 71,979 inhabitants. About 24.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 45.4. The average taxable income is about 355.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,271/km² (ranked #99 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.2% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 85.1% (+3.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yoshikawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Yoshikawa — key statistics

Population71,9792020 census
Registered population72,1651 Jan 2026 · -0.32 % vs 2025
Aged 65+24.1 %
Median age45.4
Income / taxpayer355.5万 yen2023
Density2,271/km²
Area31.7km²
Home ownership62.2 %2018
Vacant homes8.6 %2018
Hospitals2facilities
Clinics40facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)12schools
Rent / tatami3,367yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.842021
Doctors65physicians
Dental clinics34facilities
High schools1schools
Kindergartens6schools
Libraries4libraries
Unemployment3.4 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 38,894 → 71,979

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Yoshikawa — population dynamics & households

Births4182024 · 5.8‰
Deaths7129.9‰
Natural change-294-4.1‰
Moved in2,721
Moved out2,795
Net migration-74-1.0‰
Marriages2423.4‰
Households27,9012020 census
One-person households25.4 %

In 2024, Yoshikawa recorded 418 births and 712 deaths (natural change -294), with 2,721 people moving in and 2,795 moving out (net migration -74).

Age structure 2020
0–14 14.5 %15–64 61.5 %65+ 24.1 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Yoshikawa — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)11.6万 yen/m² · 4 points
Residential (median)11.6万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)13.0万 yen/m²
Change vs previous year+0.73 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 6 standard points in Yoshikawa: residential land averages 115,500 yen/m² (median 116,000, highest 130,000), with an average change of +0.73 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Yoshikawa

Closest railway stations.

Yoshikawa Station1.7km
Koshigaya Laketown Station2.5km
Yoshikawaminami Station3.1km
Shinmisato Station4.5km
Minamikoshigaya Station4.9km
Koshigaya Station5.0km
Shinkoshigaya Station5.0km
Gamō Station5.3km
Kitakoshigaya Station5.7km
Shinden Station6.0km
Edogawadai Station6.2km
Umesato Station6.2km
Unga Station6.3km
Nodashi Station6.3km

Frequently asked questions

Yoshikawa population?

About 71,979 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Yoshikawa?

About 2,271 inhabitants/km² (area 31.7 km²).

Average rent in Yoshikawa?

About 3,367 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Yoshikawa to Tokyo?

About 26 km in a straight line.