About Obama
Obama is a city in Fukui, Japan, with a population of about 28,991 inhabitants. About 32.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.2. The average taxable income is about 305.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 124/km² (ranked #435 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.3% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 14.9% (-2.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Obama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Obama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Obama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Obama recorded 152 births and 421 deaths (natural change -269), with 718 people moving in and 812 moving out (net migration -94).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Obama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Obama: residential land averages 38,867 yen/m² (median 35,900, highest 49,900), commercial land averages 54,600 yen/m², with an average change of -0.46 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Obama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Obama.
Train stations near Obama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Obama population?
About 28,991 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Obama?
About 124 inhabitants/km² (area 233.1 km²).
Average rent in Obama?
About 2,404 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Obama to Tokyo?
About 358 km in a straight line.