About Ogawa
Ogawa is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 28,524 inhabitants. About 38.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.4. The average taxable income is about 289.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 472/km² (ranked #273 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 72.7% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 5.5% (-8.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ogawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ogawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ogawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ogawa recorded 72 births and 454 deaths (natural change -382), with 750 people moving in and 778 moving out (net migration -28).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ogawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 10 standard points in Ogawa: residential land averages 28,700 yen/m² (median 29,250, highest 32,400), commercial land averages 46,650 yen/m², with an average change of -0.52 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ogawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ogawa.
Train stations near Ogawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ogawa population?
About 28,524 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ogawa?
About 472 inhabitants/km² (area 60.4 km²).
Distance from Ogawa to Tokyo?
About 56 km in a straight line.