Climate
About Nagaoka
Nagaoka is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 266,936 inhabitants. About 31.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.4. The average taxable income is about 302.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 300/km² (ranked #332 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.7% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7.7% (-3.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nagaoka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nagaoka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nagaoka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nagaoka recorded 1,432 births and 3,930 deaths (natural change -2,498), with 5,507 people moving in and 6,342 moving out (net migration -835).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nagaoka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 65 standard points in Nagaoka: residential land averages 46,374 yen/m² (median 50,800, highest 76,300), commercial land averages 81,200 yen/m², with an average change of -0.57 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nagaoka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Nagaoka.
Train stations near Nagaoka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nagaoka population?
About 266,936 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nagaoka?
About 300 inhabitants/km² (area 891.1 km²).
Average rent in Nagaoka?
About 2,751 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nagaoka to Tokyo?
About 210 km in a straight line.