Climate
About Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 939,029 inhabitants. About 30.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 334.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,907/km² (ranked #113 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 45.4% and the city counts 90 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 11.8% (-2.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kitakyushu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kitakyushu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kitakyushu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kitakyushu recorded 5,514 births and 13,100 deaths (natural change -7,586), with 38,461 people moving in and 40,269 moving out (net migration -1,808).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kitakyushu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 524 standard points in Kitakyushu: residential land averages 173,138 yen/m² (median 110,000, highest 1,490,000), commercial land averages 1,081,117 yen/m², with an average change of +5.13 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kitakyushu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kitakyushu.
Train stations near Kitakyushu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kitakyushu population?
About 939,029 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kitakyushu?
About 1,907 inhabitants/km² (area 492.5 km²).
Average rent in Kitakyushu?
About 2,522 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kitakyushu to Tokyo?
About 834 km in a straight line.