Climate
About Tsubame
Tsubame is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 77,201 inhabitants. About 31.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.8. The average taxable income is about 300.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 696/km² (ranked #231 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 68.0% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7% (-3.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tsubame to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Tsubame — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Tsubame — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Tsubame recorded 427 births and 1,115 deaths (natural change -688), with 1,696 people moving in and 1,731 moving out (net migration -35).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Tsubame — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 12 standard points in Tsubame: residential land averages 34,571 yen/m² (median 34,500, highest 48,500), commercial land averages 50,600 yen/m², with an average change of -0.65 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Tsubame
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Tsubame.
Train stations near Tsubame
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tsubame population?
About 77,201 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tsubame?
About 696 inhabitants/km² (area 110.9 km²).
Average rent in Tsubame?
About 2,422 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tsubame to Tokyo?
About 230 km in a straight line.