Climate
About Nagano
Nagano is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 372,760 inhabitants. About 29.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 339.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 447/km² (ranked #281 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.4% and the city counts 25 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 4.1% (-1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Nagano to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Nagano — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Nagano — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Nagano recorded 2,147 births and 4,817 deaths (natural change -2,670), with 9,799 people moving in and 10,260 moving out (net migration -461).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Nagano — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 72 standard points in Nagano: residential land averages 58,898 yen/m² (median 58,000, highest 143,000), commercial land averages 140,950 yen/m², with an average change of +1.08 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Nagano
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Nagano.
Train stations near Nagano
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Nagano population?
About 372,760 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Nagano?
About 447 inhabitants/km² (area 834.8 km²).
Average rent in Nagano?
About 2,644 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Nagano to Tokyo?
About 173 km in a straight line.