About Yanagawa
Yanagawa is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 64,475 inhabitants. About 33.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.9. The average taxable income is about 289.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 835/km² (ranked #211 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.9% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 21.5% (-4.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yanagawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Yanagawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Yanagawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Yanagawa recorded 309 births and 1,005 deaths (natural change -696), with 1,558 people moving in and 1,733 moving out (net migration -175).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Yanagawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 10 standard points in Yanagawa: residential land averages 26,417 yen/m² (median 26,100, highest 35,500), commercial land averages 43,200 yen/m², with an average change of +0.58 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Yanagawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Yanagawa.
Train stations near Yanagawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Yanagawa population?
About 64,475 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Yanagawa?
About 835 inhabitants/km² (area 77.2 km²).
Average rent in Yanagawa?
About 2,099 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Yanagawa to Tokyo?
About 898 km in a straight line.