About Murakami
Murakami is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 57,418 inhabitants. About 39.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.3. The average taxable income is about 261.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 49/km² (ranked #508 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.9% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.4% (-8.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Murakami to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Murakami — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Murakami — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Murakami recorded 195 births and 1,059 deaths (natural change -864), with 808 people moving in and 1,236 moving out (net migration -428).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Murakami — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 10 standard points in Murakami: residential land averages 24,550 yen/m² (median 23,850, highest 31,600), commercial land averages 32,700 yen/m², with an average change of -0.91 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Murakami
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Murakami.
Train stations near Murakami
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Murakami population?
About 57,418 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Murakami?
About 49 inhabitants/km² (area 1174.2 km²).
Average rent in Murakami?
About 1,826 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Murakami to Tokyo?
About 284 km in a straight line.