Climate
About Honmachi
Honmachi is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 123,067 inhabitants. About 34.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.3. The average taxable income is about 286.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 181/km² (ranked #395 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 55.7% and the city counts 10 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 18.2% (-3.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Honmachi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Honmachi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Honmachi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Honmachi recorded 697 births and 2,003 deaths (natural change -1,306), with 3,244 people moving in and 4,016 moving out (net migration -772).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Honmachi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 11 standard points in Honmachi: residential land averages 28,588 yen/m² (median 24,800, highest 55,000), commercial land averages 44,000 yen/m², with an average change of +0.16 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Honmachi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Honmachi.
Train stations near Honmachi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Honmachi population?
About 123,067 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Honmachi?
About 181 inhabitants/km² (area 681.3 km²).
Average rent in Honmachi?
About 2,099 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Honmachi to Tokyo?
About 910 km in a straight line.