Climate
About Kawanishi
Kawanishi is a city in Hyōgo, Japan, with a population of about 152,321 inhabitants. About 32.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.9. The average taxable income is about 365.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,852/km² (ranked #83 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 69.2% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 17.3% (-2.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kawanishi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kawanishi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kawanishi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kawanishi recorded 849 births and 1,896 deaths (natural change -1,047), with 4,688 people moving in and 4,927 moving out (net migration -239).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kawanishi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 40 standard points in Kawanishi: residential land averages 99,391 yen/m² (median 84,000, highest 253,000), commercial land averages 327,250 yen/m², with an average change of +2.63 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kawanishi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kawanishi.
Train stations near Kawanishi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kawanishi population?
About 152,321 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kawanishi?
About 2,852 inhabitants/km² (area 53.4 km²).
Average rent in Kawanishi?
About 2,884 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kawanishi to Tokyo?
About 401 km in a straight line.