Climate
About Ōita
Ōita is a city in Oita, Japan, with a population of about 475,614 inhabitants. About 27.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.7. The average taxable income is about 332.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 947/km² (ranked #197 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.0% and the city counts 53 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 23.3% (-0.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōita to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōita — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōita — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōita recorded 3,249 births and 5,419 deaths (natural change -2,170), with 13,013 people moving in and 13,290 moving out (net migration -277).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōita — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 124 standard points in Ōita: residential land averages 67,297 yen/m² (median 63,300, highest 172,000), commercial land averages 197,738 yen/m², with an average change of +4.32 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōita
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ōita.
Train stations near Ōita
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōita population?
About 475,614 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōita?
About 947 inhabitants/km² (area 502.4 km²).
Average rent in Ōita?
About 2,651 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ōita to Tokyo?
About 791 km in a straight line.