Climate
About Ube
Ube is a city in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of about 162,570 inhabitants. About 33.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.2. The average taxable income is about 333.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 567/km² (ranked #249 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.3% and the city counts 19 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 8% (-4.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ube to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ube — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ube — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ube recorded 992 births and 2,500 deaths (natural change -1,508), with 3,992 people moving in and 4,659 moving out (net migration -667).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ube — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 12 standard points in Ube: residential land averages 30,667 yen/m² (median 29,350, highest 50,000), commercial land averages 49,520 yen/m², with an average change of +0.68 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ube
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ube.
Train stations near Ube
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ube population?
About 162,570 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ube?
About 567 inhabitants/km² (area 286.7 km²).
Average rent in Ube?
About 2,301 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ube to Tokyo?
About 795 km in a straight line.