About Kobayashi
Kobayashi is a city in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of about 43,670 inhabitants. About 37.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.9. The average taxable income is about 264.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 78/km² (ranked #477 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.3% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 17.2% (-5.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kobayashi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kobayashi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kobayashi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kobayashi recorded 232 births and 748 deaths (natural change -516), with 1,229 people moving in and 1,514 moving out (net migration -285).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kobayashi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Kobayashi: residential land averages 16,750 yen/m² (median 15,550, highest 21,300), commercial land averages 33,100 yen/m², with an average change of -0.82 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kobayashi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kobayashi.
Train stations near Kobayashi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kobayashi population?
About 43,670 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kobayashi?
About 78 inhabitants/km² (area 563.0 km²).
Average rent in Kobayashi?
About 1,593 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kobayashi to Tokyo?
About 904 km in a straight line.