Climate
About Nara-shi
Nara-shi is a city in Nara, Japan, with a population of about 354,630 inhabitants. About 31.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.9. The average taxable income is about 387.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,281/km² (ranked #156 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.0% and the city counts 22 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 16% (-1.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nara-shi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nara-shi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nara-shi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nara-shi recorded 1,770 births and 4,446 deaths (natural change -2,676), with 10,684 people moving in and 10,468 moving out (net migration +216).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nara-shi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 78 standard points in Nara-shi: residential land averages 106,613 yen/m² (median 93,600, highest 347,000), commercial land averages 393,200 yen/m², with an average change of +1.96 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nara-shi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Nara-shi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nara-shi population?
About 354,630 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nara-shi?
About 1,281 inhabitants/km² (area 276.9 km²).
Average rent in Nara-shi?
About 2,882 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nara-shi to Tokyo?
About 371 km in a straight line.