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Yokosuka

Kanagawa, Japan
Population388,078
PrefectureKanagawa
Over 6532.1 %
Density3,850 /km²
Avg. temp16.5 °C
To Tokyo45 km
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Annual avg 16.5°C Warmest 26.6°C Coldest 7.0°C Rainfall 1,745 mm

About Yokosuka

Yokosuka is a city in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of about 388,078 inhabitants. About 32.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.9. The average taxable income is about 344.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 3,850/km² (ranked #57 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.8% and the city counts 12 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7.8% (-4.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yokosuka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Yokosuka — key statistics

Population388,0782020 census
Registered population374,8511 Jan 2026 · -1.11 % vs 2025
Aged 65+32.1 %
Median age50.9
Income / taxpayer344.1万 yen2023
Density3,850/km²
Area100.8km²
Home ownership61.8 %2018
Vacant homes15.6 %2018
Hospitals12facilities
Clinics306facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)72schools
Rent / tatami2,997yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.792021
Doctors832physicians
Dental clinics212facilities
High schools12schools
Kindergartens31schools
Libraries4libraries
Unemployment4.3 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 421,107 → 388,078

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

Yokosuka — population dynamics & households

Births1,6072024 · 4.1‰
Deaths5,50914.2‰
Natural change-3,902-10.1‰
Moved in12,683
Moved out13,294
Net migration-611-1.6‰
Marriages1,1693.0‰
Households165,4732020 census
One-person households32.6 %

In 2024, Yokosuka recorded 1,607 births and 5,509 deaths (natural change -3,902), with 12,683 people moving in and 13,294 moving out (net migration -611).

Age structure 2020
0–14 10.5 %15–64 57.3 %65+ 32.2 %

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

Yokosuka — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)11.2万 yen/m² · 68 points
Residential (median)11.2万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)18.5万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)31.4万 yen/m² · 16 points
Change vs previous year+2.70 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 92 standard points in Yokosuka: residential land averages 111,838 yen/m² (median 111,500, highest 185,000), commercial land averages 313,563 yen/m², with an average change of +2.70 % over one year.

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

Train stations near Yokosuka

Closest railway stations.

Shioiri Station0.6km
Yokosukachūō Station0.6km
Yokosuka Station1.1km
Hemi Station1.4km
Kenritsu Daigaku Station1.8km
Anjinzuka Station2.2km
Taura Station2.9km
Horinouchi Station2.9km
Kinugasa Station3.0km
Keikyū Ōtsu Station3.6km
Shin’ōtsu Station3.6km
Kitakurihama Station4.2km
Keikyū Taura Station4.3km
Mabori Kaigan Station4.6km

Frequently asked questions

Yokosuka population?

About 388,078 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Yokosuka?

About 3,850 inhabitants/km² (area 100.8 km²).

Average rent in Yokosuka?

About 2,997 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Yokosuka to Tokyo?

About 45 km in a straight line.