About Tōkamachi
Tōkamachi is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 49,820 inhabitants. About 39.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.6. The average taxable income is about 266.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 84/km² (ranked #470 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 74.4% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 36.8% (-9.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tōkamachi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Tōkamachi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Tōkamachi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Tōkamachi recorded 190 births and 826 deaths (natural change -636), with 689 people moving in and 1,064 moving out (net migration -375).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Tōkamachi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Tōkamachi: residential land averages 29,700 yen/m² (median 29,700, highest 33,800), commercial land averages 29,533 yen/m², with an average change of -1.67 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Tōkamachi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Tōkamachi.
Train stations near Tōkamachi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tōkamachi population?
About 49,820 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tōkamachi?
About 84 inhabitants/km² (area 590.4 km²).
Average rent in Tōkamachi?
About 2,134 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tōkamachi to Tokyo?
About 181 km in a straight line.