About Moriyama
Moriyama is a city in Shiga, Japan, with a population of about 83,236 inhabitants. About 21.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.9. The average taxable income is about 373.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,494/km² (ranked #136 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 68.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 78% (+4.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Moriyama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Moriyama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Moriyama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Moriyama recorded 649 births and 629 deaths (natural change +20), with 3,016 people moving in and 3,004 moving out (net migration +12).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Moriyama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 15 standard points in Moriyama: residential land averages 99,533 yen/m² (median 102,000, highest 145,000), commercial land averages 137,960 yen/m², with an average change of +3.99 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Moriyama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Moriyama.
Train stations near Moriyama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Moriyama population?
About 83,236 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Moriyama?
About 1,494 inhabitants/km² (area 55.7 km²).
Average rent in Moriyama?
About 2,780 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Moriyama to Tokyo?
About 344 km in a straight line.