About Sōja
Sōja is a city in Okayama, Japan, with a population of about 69,030 inhabitants. About 28.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.9. The average taxable income is about 302.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 326/km² (ranked #322 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.9% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 21.4% (+3.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sōja to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sōja — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sōja — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sōja recorded 497 births and 873 deaths (natural change -376), with 2,253 people moving in and 2,178 moving out (net migration +75).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sōja — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 19 standard points in Sōja: residential land averages 49,520 yen/m² (median 49,300, highest 69,300), commercial land averages 77,900 yen/m², with an average change of +1.67 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sōja
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Sōja
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sōja population?
About 69,030 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sōja?
About 326 inhabitants/km² (area 211.9 km²).
Average rent in Sōja?
About 2,519 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sōja to Tokyo?
About 552 km in a straight line.