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Sōka

Saitama, Japan
Population248,304
PrefectureSaitama
Over 6524.8 %
Density9,029 /km²
Avg. temp15.4 °C
To Tokyo19 km
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Annual avg 15.4°C Warmest 27.1°C Coldest 3.8°C Rainfall 1,560 mm

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.

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Sōka — key statistics

Population248,3042020 census
Aged 65+24.8 %
Median age47.0
Income / taxpayer361.8万 yen2023
Density9,029/km²
Area27.5km²
Home ownership50.9 %2018
Vacant homes11.5 %2018
Hospitals6facilities
Clinics131facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)32schools
Rent / tatami3,886yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.912021
Doctors294physicians
Dental clinics120facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens15schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment3.9 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 186,618 → 248,304

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

Train stations near Sōka

Closest railway stations.

Matsubara Danchi Station0.8km
Sōka Station1.0km
Shinden Station2.0km
Yatsuka Station2.4km
Gamō Station3.5km
Minumadai-shinsui Kōen Station3.6km
Toneri Station4.3km
Shinkoshigaya Station4.4km
Minamikoshigaya Station4.5km
Takenotsuka Station4.7km
Totsuka-angyō Station4.8km
Koshigaya Laketown Station4.9km
Toneri Kōen Station5.2km
Yashio Station5.2km

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.