Climate
About Matsue
Matsue is a city in Shimane, Japan, with a population of about 203,616 inhabitants. About 29.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.0. The average taxable income is about 312.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 355/km² (ranked #306 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.4% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 4.9% (-1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Matsue to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Matsue — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Matsue — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Matsue recorded 1,282 births and 2,666 deaths (natural change -1,384), with 5,492 people moving in and 5,944 moving out (net migration -452).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Matsue — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 53 standard points in Matsue: residential land averages 56,131 yen/m² (median 54,150, highest 101,000), commercial land averages 91,933 yen/m², with an average change of +0.76 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Matsue
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Matsue.
Train stations near Matsue
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Matsue population?
About 203,616 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Matsue?
About 355 inhabitants/km² (area 573.0 km²).
Average rent in Matsue?
About 2,663 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Matsue to Tokyo?
About 602 km in a straight line.