About Saku
Saku is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 98,199 inhabitants. About 30.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.2. The average taxable income is about 321.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 232/km² (ranked #360 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.1% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 7.6% (-1.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Saku to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Saku — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Saku — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Saku recorded 573 births and 1,374 deaths (natural change -801), with 3,413 people moving in and 3,236 moving out (net migration +177).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Saku — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Saku: residential land averages 36,083 yen/m² (median 32,300, highest 61,400), commercial land averages 51,700 yen/m², with an average change of +0.60 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Saku
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Saku.
Train stations near Saku
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Saku population?
About 98,199 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Saku?
About 232 inhabitants/km² (area 423.5 km²).
Average rent in Saku?
About 2,336 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Saku to Tokyo?
About 124 km in a straight line.