Climate
About Nakano
Nakano is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 42,338 inhabitants. About 32.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.9. The average taxable income is about 300.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 377/km² (ranked #302 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.4% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 5.9% (-3.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nakano to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nakano — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nakano — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nakano recorded 199 births and 538 deaths (natural change -339), with 1,139 people moving in and 1,183 moving out (net migration -44).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nakano — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Nakano: residential land averages 33,833 yen/m² (median 33,800, highest 36,000), commercial land averages 40,200 yen/m², with an average change of +0.16 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nakano
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Nakano.
Train stations near Nakano
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nakano population?
About 42,338 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nakano?
About 377 inhabitants/km² (area 112.2 km²).
Average rent in Nakano?
About 2,247 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nakano to Tokyo?
About 168 km in a straight line.