About Ōzu
Ōzu is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 35,187 inhabitants. About 21.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 42.4. The average taxable income is about 319.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 355/km² (ranked #306 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.8% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 76.9% (+5.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōzu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōzu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōzu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōzu recorded 305 births and 327 deaths (natural change -22), with 2,163 people moving in and 2,033 moving out (net migration +130).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōzu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Ōzu: residential land averages 46,500 yen/m² (median 46,500, highest 50,700), commercial land averages 104,000 yen/m², with an average change of +11.53 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōzu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ōzu.
Train stations near Ōzu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōzu population?
About 35,187 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōzu?
About 355 inhabitants/km² (area 99.1 km²).
Distance from Ōzu to Tokyo?
About 869 km in a straight line.