About Ojiya
Ojiya is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 34,096 inhabitants. About 35.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.6. The average taxable income is about 281.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 220/km² (ranked #366 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 70.6% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 24.2% (-6.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ojiya to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ojiya — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ojiya — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ojiya recorded 145 births and 511 deaths (natural change -366), with 639 people moving in and 828 moving out (net migration -189).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ojiya — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Ojiya: residential land averages 29,050 yen/m² (median 29,050, highest 33,600), commercial land averages 39,400 yen/m², with an average change of -2.20 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ojiya
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ojiya.
Train stations near Ojiya
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ojiya population?
About 34,096 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ojiya?
About 220 inhabitants/km² (area 155.2 km²).
Average rent in Ojiya?
About 2,396 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ojiya to Tokyo?
About 196 km in a straight line.