About Ōbu
Ōbu is a city in Aichi, Japan, with a population of about 93,123 inhabitants. About 21.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.1. The average taxable income is about 403.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,763/km² (ranked #84 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 49.5% (+4.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōbu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōbu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōbu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōbu recorded 760 births and 765 deaths (natural change -5), with 3,829 people moving in and 4,177 moving out (net migration -348).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōbu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 23 standard points in Ōbu: residential land averages 153,361 yen/m² (median 155,500, highest 215,000), commercial land averages 191,000 yen/m², with an average change of +4.86 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōbu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ōbu.
Train stations near Ōbu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōbu population?
About 93,123 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōbu?
About 2,763 inhabitants/km² (area 33.7 km²).
Average rent in Ōbu?
About 3,025 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ōbu to Tokyo?
About 260 km in a straight line.