About Tsuruga
Tsuruga is a city in Fukui, Japan, with a population of about 64,264 inhabitants. About 28.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.5. The average taxable income is about 330.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 256/km² (ranked #346 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.7% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 3.9% (-2.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tsuruga to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Tsuruga — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Tsuruga — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Tsuruga recorded 358 births and 854 deaths (natural change -496), with 1,839 people moving in and 2,048 moving out (net migration -209).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Tsuruga — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Tsuruga: residential land averages 45,120 yen/m² (median 41,200, highest 72,100), commercial land averages 76,000 yen/m², with an average change of +1.33 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Tsuruga
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Tsuruga.
Train stations near Tsuruga
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tsuruga population?
About 64,264 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tsuruga?
About 256 inhabitants/km² (area 251.5 km²).
Average rent in Tsuruga?
About 2,488 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tsuruga to Tokyo?
About 329 km in a straight line.