About Ōkawa
Ōkawa is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 32,988 inhabitants. About 35.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 54.1. The average taxable income is about 279.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 982/km² (ranked #191 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.6% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 33.4% (-5.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōkawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōkawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōkawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōkawa recorded 154 births and 594 deaths (natural change -440), with 873 people moving in and 1,096 moving out (net migration -223).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōkawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Ōkawa: residential land averages 29,133 yen/m² (median 24,900, highest 42,800), commercial land averages 28,400 yen/m², with an average change of +0.26 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōkawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ōkawa.
Train stations near Ōkawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōkawa population?
About 32,988 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōkawa?
About 982 inhabitants/km² (area 33.6 km²).
Average rent in Ōkawa?
About 2,084 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ōkawa to Tokyo?
About 898 km in a straight line.