Climate
About Kochi
Kochi is a city in Kochi, Japan, with a population of about 326,545 inhabitants. About 29.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.7. The average taxable income is about 328.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,057/km² (ranked #176 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.8% and the city counts 61 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 2.6% (-3.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kochi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kochi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kochi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kochi recorded 1,792 births and 4,295 deaths (natural change -2,503), with 7,584 people moving in and 9,294 moving out (net migration -1,710).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kochi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 68 standard points in Kochi: residential land averages 77,926 yen/m² (median 81,600, highest 166,000), commercial land averages 166,933 yen/m², with an average change of +0.23 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kochi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kochi.
Train stations near Kochi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kochi population?
About 326,545 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kochi?
About 1,057 inhabitants/km² (area 309.0 km²).
Average rent in Kochi?
About 2,541 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kochi to Tokyo?
About 612 km in a straight line.