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)
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.