Climate
About Sōka
Sōka is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 248,304 inhabitants. About 24.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.0. The average taxable income is about 361.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 9,029/km² (ranked #15 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.9% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 33.1% (+0.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sōka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sōka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sōka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sōka recorded 1,421 births and 2,636 deaths (natural change -1,215), with 12,118 people moving in and 10,875 moving out (net migration +1,243).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sōka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 41 standard points in Sōka: residential land averages 161,533 yen/m² (median 148,000, highest 279,000), commercial land averages 382,500 yen/m², with an average change of +4.59 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sōka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sōka.
Train stations near Sōka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sōka population?
About 248,304 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sōka?
About 9,029 inhabitants/km² (area 27.5 km²).
Average rent in Sōka?
About 3,886 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sōka to Tokyo?
About 19 km in a straight line.