Climate
About Takamatsu
Takamatsu is a city in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of about 417,496 inhabitants. About 27.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.3. The average taxable income is about 345.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,112/km² (ranked #172 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.2% and the city counts 33 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 8% (-0.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takamatsu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Takamatsu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Takamatsu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Takamatsu recorded 2,711 births and 5,303 deaths (natural change -2,592), with 12,416 people moving in and 13,040 moving out (net migration -624).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Takamatsu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 87 standard points in Takamatsu: residential land averages 71,887 yen/m² (median 47,900, highest 307,000), commercial land averages 173,033 yen/m², with an average change of +0.72 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Takamatsu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Takamatsu.
Train stations near Takamatsu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Takamatsu population?
About 417,496 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Takamatsu?
About 1,112 inhabitants/km² (area 375.5 km²).
Average rent in Takamatsu?
About 2,580 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Takamatsu to Tokyo?
About 536 km in a straight line.