About Kukichūō
Kukichūō is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 150,582 inhabitants. About 30.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 343.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,827/km² (ranked #119 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.5% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 31% (-1.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kukichūō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kukichūō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kukichūō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kukichūō recorded 674 births and 1,944 deaths (natural change -1,270), with 6,068 people moving in and 5,190 moving out (net migration +878).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kukichūō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 35 standard points in Kukichūō: residential land averages 67,611 yen/m² (median 55,900, highest 124,000), commercial land averages 124,433 yen/m², with an average change of -0.04 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kukichūō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kukichūō.
Train stations near Kukichūō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kukichūō population?
About 150,582 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kukichūō?
About 1,827 inhabitants/km² (area 82.4 km²).
Average rent in Kukichūō?
About 2,786 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kukichūō to Tokyo?
About 42 km in a straight line.