Climate
About Okayama
Okayama is a city in Okayama, Japan, with a population of about 724,691 inhabitants. About 25.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.5. The average taxable income is about 351.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 917/km² (ranked #199 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.7% and the city counts 55 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 22.7% (+0.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Okayama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Okayama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Okayama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Okayama recorded 4,871 births and 8,045 deaths (natural change -3,174), with 29,730 people moving in and 31,751 moving out (net migration -2,021).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Okayama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 146 standard points in Okayama: residential land averages 73,995 yen/m² (median 65,200, highest 208,000), commercial land averages 308,859 yen/m², with an average change of +2.63 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Okayama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Okayama.
Train stations near Okayama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Okayama population?
About 724,691 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Okayama?
About 917 inhabitants/km² (area 790.0 km²).
Average rent in Okayama?
About 2,994 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Okayama to Tokyo?
About 537 km in a straight line.