Climate
About Takaoka
Takaoka is a city in Toyama, Japan, with a population of about 166,393 inhabitants. About 33.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.4. The average taxable income is about 316.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 794/km² (ranked #218 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 64.1% and the city counts 16 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 11% (-3.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takaoka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Takaoka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Takaoka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Takaoka recorded 857 births and 2,577 deaths (natural change -1,720), with 4,357 people moving in and 4,173 moving out (net migration +184).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Takaoka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 47 standard points in Takaoka: residential land averages 33,879 yen/m² (median 29,300, highest 94,300), commercial land averages 65,863 yen/m², with an average change of -0.77 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Takaoka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Takaoka.
Train stations near Takaoka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Takaoka population?
About 166,393 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Takaoka?
About 794 inhabitants/km² (area 209.6 km²).
Average rent in Takaoka?
About 2,318 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Takaoka to Tokyo?
About 268 km in a straight line.