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.
Yoshikawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Yoshikawa — population dynamics & households
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).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Yoshikawa — official land prices 2026
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
Distances from Yoshikawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Yoshikawa.
Train stations near Yoshikawa
Closest railway stations.
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.