Climate
About Sakai
Sakai is a city in Ōsaka, Japan, with a population of about 826,161 inhabitants. About 28.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.4. The average taxable income is about 362.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 5,515/km² (ranked #41 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.0% and the city counts 43 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 1.6% (-1.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sakai to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sakai — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sakai — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sakai recorded 5,081 births and 10,093 deaths (natural change -5,012), with 33,775 people moving in and 34,475 moving out (net migration -700).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sakai — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 1208 standard points in Sakai: residential land averages 148,842 yen/m² (median 137,500, highest 445,000), commercial land averages 357,374 yen/m², with an average change of +2.85 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sakai
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sakai.
Train stations near Sakai
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sakai population?
About 826,161 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sakai?
About 5,515 inhabitants/km² (area 149.8 km²).
Average rent in Sakai?
About 2,914 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sakai to Tokyo?
About 404 km in a straight line.