Climate
About Kure
Kure is a city in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of about 214,592 inhabitants. About 35.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.7. The average taxable income is about 323.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 608/km² (ranked #241 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.6% and the city counts 26 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 29.1% (-6.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kure to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kure — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kure — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kure recorded 867 births and 3,470 deaths (natural change -2,603), with 5,376 people moving in and 7,098 moving out (net migration -1,722).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kure — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 54 standard points in Kure: residential land averages 60,081 yen/m² (median 48,900, highest 144,000), commercial land averages 137,433 yen/m², with an average change of +0.08 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kure
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kure.
Train stations near Kure
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kure population?
About 214,592 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kure?
About 608 inhabitants/km² (area 352.8 km²).
Average rent in Kure?
About 2,373 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kure to Tokyo?
About 670 km in a straight line.