Climate
About Saga
Saga is a city in Saga, Japan, with a population of about 233,301 inhabitants. About 27.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.5. The average taxable income is about 330.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 540/km² (ranked #257 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 49.2% and the city counts 27 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 1.2% (-1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Saga to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Saga — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Saga — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Saga recorded 1,480 births and 3,016 deaths (natural change -1,536), with 7,163 people moving in and 7,607 moving out (net migration -444).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Saga — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 40 standard points in Saga: residential land averages 64,081 yen/m² (median 57,000, highest 116,000), commercial land averages 163,330 yen/m², with an average change of +6.57 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Saga
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Saga
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Saga population?
About 233,301 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Saga?
About 540 inhabitants/km² (area 431.8 km²).
Average rent in Saga?
About 2,516 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Saga to Tokyo?
About 904 km in a straight line.