About Nakatsu
Nakatsu is a city in Oita, Japan, with a population of about 82,863 inhabitants. About 30.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.2. The average taxable income is about 298.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 169/km² (ranked #401 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.5% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 3.6% (-1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nakatsu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nakatsu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nakatsu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nakatsu recorded 485 births and 1,138 deaths (natural change -653), with 3,624 people moving in and 3,477 moving out (net migration +147).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nakatsu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Nakatsu: residential land averages 23,560 yen/m² (median 22,200, highest 39,800), commercial land averages 72,700 yen/m², with an average change of +0.48 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nakatsu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Nakatsu.
Train stations near Nakatsu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nakatsu population?
About 82,863 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nakatsu?
About 169 inhabitants/km² (area 491.4 km²).
Average rent in Nakatsu?
About 2,261 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nakatsu to Tokyo?
About 812 km in a straight line.