Climate
About Seto
Seto is a city in Aichi, Japan, with a population of about 127,792 inhabitants. About 29.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.6. The average taxable income is about 343.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,147/km² (ranked #167 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 66.3% and the city counts 8 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 5.8% (-1.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Seto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Seto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Seto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Seto recorded 643 births and 1,554 deaths (natural change -911), with 3,310 people moving in and 3,797 moving out (net migration -487).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Seto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 48 standard points in Seto: residential land averages 62,323 yen/m² (median 68,250, highest 97,200), commercial land averages 85,960 yen/m², with an average change of +1.21 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Seto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Seto.
Train stations near Seto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Seto population?
About 127,792 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Seto?
About 1,147 inhabitants/km² (area 111.4 km²).
Average rent in Seto?
About 2,307 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Seto to Tokyo?
About 240 km in a straight line.