Climate
About Kumagaya
Kumagaya is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 194,415 inhabitants. About 29.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.8. The average taxable income is about 340.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,217/km² (ranked #162 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.6% and the city counts 12 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 8.8% (-2.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kumagaya to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kumagaya — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kumagaya — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kumagaya recorded 909 births and 2,582 deaths (natural change -1,673), with 7,496 people moving in and 7,491 moving out (net migration +5).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kumagaya — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 34 standard points in Kumagaya: residential land averages 62,765 yen/m² (median 66,800, highest 109,000), commercial land averages 129,833 yen/m², with an average change of +0.71 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kumagaya
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kumagaya.
Train stations near Kumagaya
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kumagaya population?
About 194,415 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kumagaya?
About 1,217 inhabitants/km² (area 159.8 km²).
Average rent in Kumagaya?
About 2,602 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kumagaya to Tokyo?
About 57 km in a straight line.