Climate
About Nanao
Nanao is a city in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of about 50,300 inhabitants. About 38.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.9. The average taxable income is about 285.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 158/km² (ranked #412 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.6% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.1% (-9.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nanao to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nanao — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nanao — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nanao recorded 215 births and 864 deaths (natural change -649), with 928 people moving in and 1,926 moving out (net migration -998).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nanao — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Nanao: residential land averages 21,567 yen/m² (median 20,900, highest 23,400), commercial land averages 38,100 yen/m², with an average change of -4.18 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nanao
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Nanao.
Train stations near Nanao
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nanao population?
About 50,300 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nanao?
About 158 inhabitants/km² (area 318.3 km²).
Average rent in Nanao?
About 2,551 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nanao to Tokyo?
About 287 km in a straight line.