About Sakado
Sakado is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 100,275 inhabitants. About 29.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.4. The average taxable income is about 330.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,446/km² (ranked #94 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.7% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 29.7% (-1.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sakado to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sakado — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sakado — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sakado recorded 403 births and 1,147 deaths (natural change -744), with 4,564 people moving in and 4,378 moving out (net migration +186).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sakado — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 15 standard points in Sakado: residential land averages 105,318 yen/m² (median 105,000, highest 138,000), commercial land averages 190,500 yen/m², with an average change of +0.56 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sakado
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sakado.
Train stations near Sakado
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sakado population?
About 100,275 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sakado?
About 2,446 inhabitants/km² (area 41.0 km²).
Average rent in Sakado?
About 3,172 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sakado to Tokyo?
About 40 km in a straight line.