About Tanabe
Tanabe is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 69,870 inhabitants. About 33.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.3. The average taxable income is about 291.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 68/km² (ranked #489 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 55.0% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 20.7% (-6.6% 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 315 births and 1,165 deaths (natural change -850), with 1,593 people moving in and 1,923 moving out (net migration -330).
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 6 standard points in Tanabe: residential land averages 63,125 yen/m² (median 57,200, highest 111,000), commercial land averages 73,450 yen/m², with an average change of -0.18 % 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.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Tanabe.
Train stations near Tanabe
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Tanabe population?
About 69,870 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Tanabe?
About 68 inhabitants/km² (area 1026.9 km²).
Average rent in Tanabe?
About 1,989 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Tanabe to Tokyo?
About 452 km in a straight line.