Climate
About Kikuchi
Kikuchi is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 46,416 inhabitants. About 34.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.0. The average taxable income is about 269.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 168/km² (ranked #402 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.0% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 6.3% (-3.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kikuchi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kikuchi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kikuchi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kikuchi recorded 260 births and 740 deaths (natural change -480), with 1,735 people moving in and 1,610 moving out (net migration +125).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kikuchi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Kikuchi: residential land averages 30,067 yen/m² (median 29,100, highest 37,000), commercial land averages 28,800 yen/m², with an average change of +1.09 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kikuchi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kikuchi.
Train stations near Kikuchi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kikuchi population?
About 46,416 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kikuchi?
About 168 inhabitants/km² (area 276.9 km²).
Average rent in Kikuchi?
About 1,856 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kikuchi to Tokyo?
About 869 km in a straight line.