About Umi
Umi is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 37,671 inhabitants. About 27.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.5. The average taxable income is about 293.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,247/km² (ranked #158 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.9% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 57.2% (-0.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Umi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Umi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Umi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Umi recorded 236 births and 463 deaths (natural change -227), with 1,441 people moving in and 1,502 moving out (net migration -61).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Umi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Umi: residential land averages 73,350 yen/m² (median 73,350, highest 75,300), commercial land averages 122,000 yen/m², with an average change of +5.77 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Umi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Umi.
Train stations near Umi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Umi population?
About 37,671 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Umi?
About 1,247 inhabitants/km² (area 30.2 km²).
Distance from Umi to Tokyo?
About 873 km in a straight line.