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Kitsuki

Oita, Japan
Population27,999
PrefectureOita
Over 6537.1 %
Density100 /km²
Avg. temp16.6 °C
To Tokyo782 km
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Annual avg 16.6°C Warmest 27.3°C Coldest 6.5°C Rainfall 1,826 mm

About Kitsuki

Kitsuki is a city in Oita, Japan, with a population of about 27,999 inhabitants. About 37.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.4. The average taxable income is about 257.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 100/km² (ranked #453 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.8% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 20.2% (-7.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kitsuki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kitsuki — key statistics

Population27,9992020 census
Registered population25,7711 Jan 2026 · -1.46 % vs 2025
Aged 65+37.1 %
Median age56.4
Income / taxpayer257.9万 yen2023
Density100/km²
Area280.1km²
Home ownership50.8 %2018
Vacant homes29.7 %2018
Hospitals3facilities
Clinics25facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)13schools
Rent / tatami1,879yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.342021
Doctors48physicians
Dental clinics7facilities
High schools1schools
Kindergartens7schools
Libraries3libraries
Unemployment4.0 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 35,066 → 27,999

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Kitsuki — population dynamics & households

Births1102024 · 3.9‰
Deaths50818.1‰
Natural change-398-14.2‰
Moved in776
Moved out960
Net migration-184-6.6‰
Marriages732.6‰
Households12,0282020 census
One-person households35.6 %

In 2024, Kitsuki recorded 110 births and 508 deaths (natural change -398), with 776 people moving in and 960 moving out (net migration -184).

Age structure 2020
0–14 11 %15–64 50.3 %65+ 38.7 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Kitsuki — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)2.8万 yen/m² · 3 points
Residential (median)2.2万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)4.2万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)3.6万 yen/m² · 1 points
Change vs previous year-1.14 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Kitsuki: residential land averages 27,967 yen/m² (median 22,400, highest 41,900), commercial land averages 36,300 yen/m², with an average change of -1.14 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Kitsuki

Closest railway stations.

Kitsuki Station3.8km
Kitsuki Station4.1km
Ōga Station5.7km
Hiji Station9.0km
Yōkoku Station9.9km
Nakayamaga Station10.9km
Bungo Toyooka Station12.6km
Tateishi Station14.8km
Kamegawa Station15.3km
Beppu Daigaku Station16.2km
Beppu Railway Station Station19.1km
Higashibeppu Station19.7km
Nishiōita Station19.8km
Nishiyashiki Station19.9km

Frequently asked questions

Kitsuki population?

About 27,999 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kitsuki?

About 100 inhabitants/km² (area 280.1 km²).

Average rent in Kitsuki?

About 1,879 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Kitsuki to Tokyo?

About 782 km in a straight line.