Climate
About Sukumo
Sukumo is a city in Kochi, Japan, with a population of about 19,033 inhabitants. About 38.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.9. The average taxable income is about 283.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 67/km² (ranked #491 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.8% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 27% (-9.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sukumo to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sukumo — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sukumo — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sukumo recorded 69 births and 352 deaths (natural change -283), with 442 people moving in and 646 moving out (net migration -204).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sukumo — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Sukumo: residential land averages 24,900 yen/m² (median 24,800, highest 26,700), commercial land averages 27,000 yen/m², with an average change of -1.08 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sukumo
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sukumo.
Train stations near Sukumo
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sukumo population?
About 19,033 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sukumo?
About 67 inhabitants/km² (area 286.1 km²).
Average rent in Sukumo?
About 1,552 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sukumo to Tokyo?
About 709 km in a straight line.