About Okegawa
Okegawa is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 74,748 inhabitants. About 29.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.4. The average taxable income is about 343.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,943/km² (ranked #79 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 65.6% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 34.1% (+1.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Okegawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Okegawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Okegawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Okegawa recorded 370 births and 949 deaths (natural change -579), with 2,750 people moving in and 2,522 moving out (net migration +228).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Okegawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 17 standard points in Okegawa: residential land averages 100,171 yen/m² (median 100,250, highest 131,000), commercial land averages 137,500 yen/m², with an average change of +1.12 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Okegawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Okegawa.
Train stations near Okegawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Okegawa population?
About 74,748 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Okegawa?
About 2,943 inhabitants/km² (area 25.4 km²).
Average rent in Okegawa?
About 2,798 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Okegawa to Tokyo?
About 37 km in a straight line.