About Tanabe
Tanabe is a city in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of about 73,753 inhabitants. About 23.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 44.6. The average taxable income is about 400.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,719/km² (ranked #126 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.5% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 88.2% (+4.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Tanabe to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Tanabe — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Tanabe — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Tanabe recorded 468 births and 617 deaths (natural change -149), with 2,877 people moving in and 2,652 moving out (net migration +225).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Tanabe — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 18 standard points in Tanabe: residential land averages 116,200 yen/m² (median 107,000, highest 184,000), commercial land averages 302,000 yen/m², with an average change of +1.52 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Tanabe
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Tanabe
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tanabe population?
About 73,753 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tanabe?
About 1,719 inhabitants/km² (area 42.9 km²).
Average rent in Tanabe?
About 3,221 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tanabe to Tokyo?
About 370 km in a straight line.