Climate
About Kurume
Kurume is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 303,316 inhabitants. About 26.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.1. The average taxable income is about 337.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,319/km² (ranked #151 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.9% and the city counts 32 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 8.2% (-0.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kurume to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kurume — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kurume — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kurume recorded 2,170 births and 3,767 deaths (natural change -1,597), with 10,849 people moving in and 11,250 moving out (net migration -401).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kurume — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 52 standard points in Kurume: residential land averages 63,978 yen/m² (median 58,150, highest 159,000), commercial land averages 189,260 yen/m², with an average change of +2.82 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kurume
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kurume.
Train stations near Kurume
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kurume population?
About 303,316 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kurume?
About 1,319 inhabitants/km² (area 230.0 km²).
Average rent in Kurume?
About 2,471 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kurume to Tokyo?
About 882 km in a straight line.