Climate
About Kumamoto
Kumamoto is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 738,865 inhabitants. About 25.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.9. The average taxable income is about 338.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,893/km² (ranked #114 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 44.6% and the city counts 91 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 19.3% (-0.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kumamoto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kumamoto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kumamoto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kumamoto recorded 5,345 births and 8,178 deaths (natural change -2,833), with 38,780 people moving in and 37,435 moving out (net migration +1,345).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kumamoto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 144 standard points in Kumamoto: residential land averages 84,967 yen/m² (median 76,800, highest 285,000), commercial land averages 438,924 yen/m², with an average change of +3.94 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kumamoto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kumamoto.
Train stations near Kumamoto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kumamoto population?
About 738,865 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kumamoto?
About 1,893 inhabitants/km² (area 390.3 km²).
Average rent in Kumamoto?
About 2,633 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kumamoto to Tokyo?
About 888 km in a straight line.