About Minamata
Minamata is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 23,557 inhabitants. About 40.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.8. The average taxable income is about 267.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 144/km² (ranked #424 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 55.9% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 36.6% (-7.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Minamata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Minamata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Minamata — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Minamata recorded 78 births and 416 deaths (natural change -338), with 475 people moving in and 652 moving out (net migration -177).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Minamata — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Minamata: residential land averages 24,800 yen/m² (median 24,800, highest 33,600), commercial land averages 42,600 yen/m², with an average change of -1.90 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Minamata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Minamata.
Train stations near Minamata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Minamata population?
About 23,557 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Minamata?
About 144 inhabitants/km² (area 163.3 km²).
Average rent in Minamata?
About 1,470 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Minamata to Tokyo?
About 941 km in a straight line.