Climate
About Owase
Owase is a city in Mie, Japan, with a population of about 16,252 inhabitants. About 43.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 61.5. The average taxable income is about 310.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 84/km² (ranked #470 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.5% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 48.2% (-9.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Owase to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Owase — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Owase — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Owase recorded 47 births and 366 deaths (natural change -319), with 459 people moving in and 498 moving out (net migration -39).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Owase — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Owase, with an average change of -0.84 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Owase
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Owase.
Train stations near Owase
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Owase population?
About 16,252 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Owase?
About 84 inhabitants/km² (area 192.7 km²).
Average rent in Owase?
About 1,387 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Owase to Tokyo?
About 366 km in a straight line.