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Kitakyushu

Fukuoka, Japan
Population939,029
PrefectureFukuoka
Over 6530.5 %
Density1,907 /km²
Avg. temp15.8 °C
To Tokyo834 km
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Annual avg 15.8°C Warmest 26.9°C Coldest 5.6°C Rainfall 1,802 mm

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.

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Kitakyushu — key statistics

Population939,0292020 census
Registered population905,6351 Jan 2026 · -0.87 % vs 2025
Aged 65+30.5 %
Median age50.3
Income / taxpayer334.7万 yen2023
Density1,907/km²
Area492.5km²
Home ownership45.4 %2018
Vacant homes16.0 %2018
Hospitals90facilities
Clinics937facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)203schools
Rent / tatami2,522yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.702021
Doctors3,562physicians
Dental clinics637facilities
High schools37schools
Kindergartens94schools
Libraries14libraries
Unemployment4.4 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 1,065,078 → 939,029

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

Kitakyushu — population dynamics & households

Births5,5142024 · 5.9‰
Deaths13,10014.0‰
Natural change-7,586-8.1‰
Moved in38,461
Moved out40,269
Net migration-1,808-1.9‰
Marriages3,6143.8‰
Households436,2452020 census
One-person households40.8 %

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).

Age structure 2020
0–14 12.2 %15–64 56 %65+ 31.8 %

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

Kitakyushu — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)17.3万 yen/m² · 331 points
Residential (median)11.0万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)149.0万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)108.1万 yen/m² · 138 points
Change vs previous year+5.13 %average of all points

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

Train stations near Kitakyushu

Closest railway stations.

Minamikokura Station2.4km
Kitagata Station2.6km
Keibajōmae Station2.6km
Moritsune Station2.7km
Jōno Station2.8km
Tokuriki Kōdanmae Station2.9km
Katano Station3.1km
Tokuriki-arashiyamaguchi Station3.3km
Kawaraguchi-mihagino Station3.7km
Shii Station3.8km
Ishida Station4.2km
Tanga Station4.2km
Kikugaoka Station4.4km
Heiwadōri Station4.5km

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.