About Uto
Uto is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 36,122 inhabitants. About 30.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 277.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 486/km² (ranked #270 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.4% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 9.6% (-2.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Uto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Uto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Uto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Uto recorded 238 births and 507 deaths (natural change -269), with 1,269 people moving in and 1,396 moving out (net migration -127).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Uto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Uto: residential land averages 35,200 yen/m² (median 35,200, highest 43,600), commercial land averages 48,100 yen/m², with an average change of +1.13 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Uto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Uto.
Train stations near Uto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Uto population?
About 36,122 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Uto?
About 486 inhabitants/km² (area 74.3 km²).
Average rent in Uto?
About 1,912 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Uto to Tokyo?
About 895 km in a straight line.