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Odawara

Kanagawa, Japan
Population188,856
PrefectureKanagawa
Over 6530.0 %
Density1,662 /km²
Avg. temp15.7 °C
To Tokyo68 km
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Annual avg 15.7°C Warmest 26.4°C Coldest 5.5°C Rainfall 2,046 mm

About Odawara

Odawara is a city in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of about 188,856 inhabitants. About 30.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.6. The average taxable income is about 351.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,662/km² (ranked #129 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 55.8% and the city counts 13 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 6.4% (-2.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Odawara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Odawara — key statistics

Population188,8562020 census
Registered population185,4241 Jan 2026 · -0.56 % vs 2025
Aged 65+30.0 %
Median age50.6
Income / taxpayer351.7万 yen2023
Density1,662/km²
Area113.6km²
Home ownership55.8 %2018
Vacant homes12.4 %2018
Hospitals13facilities
Clinics153facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)39schools
Rent / tatami2,959yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.952021
Doctors411physicians
Dental clinics108facilities
High schools7schools
Kindergartens16schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 177,467 → 188,856

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Odawara — population dynamics & households

Births9272024 · 4.9‰
Deaths2,53513.4‰
Natural change-1,608-8.5‰
Moved in6,663
Moved out6,283
Net migration+380+2.0‰
Marriages6433.4‰
Households81,8642020 census
One-person households34.6 %

In 2024, Odawara recorded 927 births and 2,535 deaths (natural change -1,608), with 6,663 people moving in and 6,283 moving out (net migration +380).

Age structure 2020
0–14 11.1 %15–64 58.4 %65+ 30.5 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Odawara — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)11.1万 yen/m² · 34 points
Residential (median)10.4万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)20.2万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)27.5万 yen/m² · 11 points
Change vs previous year+1.58 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 54 standard points in Odawara: residential land averages 110,541 yen/m² (median 103,500, highest 202,000), commercial land averages 274,545 yen/m², with an average change of +1.58 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Odawara

Closest railway stations.

Odawara Station0.4km
Midorichō Station0.4km
Isaida Station1.5km
Hakone-itabashi Station1.8km
Ashigara Station1.9km
Gohyakurakan Station2.2km
Hayakawa Station2.3km
Anabe Station2.9km
Kamonomiya Station2.9km
Kazamatsuri Station3.0km
Hotaruda Station3.4km
Iriuda Station3.9km
Iidaoka Station4.1km
Sagami-numata Station4.7km

Frequently asked questions

Odawara population?

About 188,856 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Odawara?

About 1,662 inhabitants/km² (area 113.6 km²).

Average rent in Odawara?

About 2,959 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Odawara to Tokyo?

About 68 km in a straight line.