Climate
About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a city in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of about 1,538,262 inhabitants. About 19.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.7. The average taxable income is about 435.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 10,757/km² (ranked #8 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 41.7% and the city counts 39 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 47.8% (+4.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kawasaki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kawasaki — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kawasaki — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kawasaki recorded 10,995 births and 13,550 deaths (natural change -2,555), with 96,281 people moving in and 89,820 moving out (net migration +6,461).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kawasaki — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 999 standard points in Kawasaki: residential land averages 207,590 yen/m² (median 186,000, highest 905,000), commercial land averages 655,753 yen/m², with an average change of +4.25 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kawasaki
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kawasaki.
Train stations near Kawasaki
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kawasaki population?
About 1,538,262 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kawasaki?
About 10,757 inhabitants/km² (area 143.0 km²).
Average rent in Kawasaki?
About 4,940 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kawasaki to Tokyo?
About 19 km in a straight line.