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Takahashi

Okayama, Japan
Population29,072
PrefectureOkayama
Over 6540.9 %
Density53 /km²
Avg. temp15.3 °C
To Tokyo561 km
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Annual avg 15.3°C Warmest 27.2°C Coldest 4.2°C Rainfall 1,580 mm

About Takahashi

Takahashi is a city in Okayama, Japan, with a population of about 29,072 inhabitants. About 40.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.1. The average taxable income is about 279.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 53/km² (ranked #503 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 45.2% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 38.2% (-9.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takahashi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Takahashi — key statistics

Population29,0722020 census
Registered population25,2721 Jan 2026 · -2.88 % vs 2025
Aged 65+40.9 %
Median age59.1
Income / taxpayer279.5万 yen2023
Density53/km²
Area547.0km²
Home ownership45.2 %2018
Vacant homes34.4 %2018
Hospitals4facilities
Clinics32facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)20schools
Rent / tatami2,016yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.312021
Doctors69physicians
Dental clinics14facilities
High schools5schools
Kindergartens10schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment2.6 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 47,013 → 29,072

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Takahashi — population dynamics & households

Births802024 · 2.8‰
Deaths55219.0‰
Natural change-472-16.2‰
Moved in693
Moved out1,026
Net migration-333-11.5‰
Marriages561.9‰
Households12,8862020 census
One-person households41.5 %

In 2024, Takahashi recorded 80 births and 552 deaths (natural change -472), with 693 people moving in and 1,026 moving out (net migration -333).

Age structure 2020
0–14 8.9 %15–64 49.7 %65+ 41.5 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Takahashi — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)3.3万 yen/m² · 3 points
Residential (median)3.5万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)4.2万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)5.7万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year-0.84 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 8 standard points in Takahashi: residential land averages 33,167 yen/m² (median 34,500, highest 41,500), commercial land averages 57,400 yen/m², with an average change of -0.84 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Takahashi

Closest railway stations.

Bitchū Takahashi Station0.6km
Bitchū Hirose Station2.9km
Kinoyama Station4.7km
Minagi Station7.9km
Bitchū Kawamo Station7.9km
Hiwa Station10.1km
Hōkoku Station11.8km
Gōkei Station12.9km
Sōja Station16.5km
Nishi-sōja Station16.8km
Higashisōja Station17.0km
Yakage Station17.3km
Hattori Station17.8km
Bitchū Kurese Station18.5km

Frequently asked questions

Takahashi population?

About 29,072 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Takahashi?

About 53 inhabitants/km² (area 547.0 km²).

Average rent in Takahashi?

About 2,016 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Takahashi to Tokyo?

About 561 km in a straight line.