Climate
About Yao
Yao is a city in Ōsaka, Japan, with a population of about 264,642 inhabitants. About 28.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.8. The average taxable income is about 354.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 6,346/km² (ranked #32 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.5% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 3% (-1.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yao to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Yao — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Yao — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Yao recorded 1,605 births and 3,383 deaths (natural change -1,778), with 7,658 people moving in and 7,656 moving out (net migration +2).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Yao — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 49 standard points in Yao: residential land averages 140,776 yen/m² (median 134,000, highest 229,000), commercial land averages 241,400 yen/m², with an average change of +1.56 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Yao
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Yao.
Train stations near Yao
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Yao population?
About 264,642 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Yao?
About 6,346 inhabitants/km² (area 41.7 km²).
Average rent in Yao?
About 2,929 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Yao to Tokyo?
About 391 km in a straight line.